The Lexington Nonprofit Coalition (LNC) is a local alliance of KNN members committed to a stronger, more unified and collaborative nonprofit sector serving the Lexington community.
The Coalition officially launched in late 2020. The work of the Coalition was essential to creating a unified voice that better educated the Mayor’s office and the Urban County Council on the work and economic impact of nonprofits, including successfully lobbying the Urban County Council in 2020 to restore the proposed elimination of funding of the city’s partnerships with nonprofits. The Coalition also facilitated nonpartisan engagement in the 2022 and 2024 general elections. There is still much work to be done and so many partnership opportunities ahead!
What does the work of LNC look like?
Ready to join your local colleagues?
If you are a nonprofit based in or providing significant services in Lexington, we urge you to join the Coalition! Click here to check out the impact of the Coalition’s members.
KNN membership is required of LNC members. LNC is sustained by monthly or annual member investments. Ready to learn more? Contact Ashleigh Dunsmoor for a call, coffee/tea chat, or Zoom – email her here, call 859-963-3203 ext 5, or click the button below!
Why a Lexington Nonprofit Coalition? Why now? Hear from some members:
“The Hearing and Speech Center is a member of the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition because they are a voice for all Lexington nonprofits. Even with our differences in scope, we can come together over shared concerns and having that space has been useful for collaboration. I love the frequent and helpful advocacy communication provided to coalition members as well.”
“We are a member of the coalition because it builds a stronger nonprofit community. It’s also been a wise investment for us and helped us initiate our own local advocacy.”
“The coalition is value added to my work. Meetings are always very informative and we receive helpful information via email. As the Executive Director of a statewide organization, I appreciate that issues and information are always put into the perspective of the bigger picture as well.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass
Commonwealth Center for Fathers & Families
Community Ventures Corporation
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass
Kentucky Center for Grieving Children & Families
Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes
Lexington Habitat for Humanity
Lexington Leadership Foundation
Lexington Public Library Foundation
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, Zandale Clinic
Nursing Home Ombusdman Agency of the Bluegrass
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass
Salvation Army, Central Kentucky Area Services
Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass
Connect with the LNC!
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Join us at an upcoming event:
Amplify Your Mission: The Power of Nonprofit Advocacy
Wednesday, July 23
9:00-12:00pm ET
Location: Bluegrass Care Navigators
FREE & open to all
Advocacy is not only legal for 501(c)(3) nonprofits—it’s essential to advancing your mission and those you serve. In this Kentucky Nonprofit Network workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently engage policymakers, build relationships, and use simple strategies and tools to make your voice heard.
Kentucky Nonprofit Risk Management Summit
Wednesday, August 27
9:00am-4:30pm ET
Location: Hilton Lexington/Downtown
KNN Members: $180 for one registrant / $115 per registrant if you register at least two participants
Potential Members: $230
Join nonprofit leaders from across Kentucky for a day focused on practical strategies to navigate risk with confidence. The summit opens with a dynamic keynote led by Melanie Lockwood Herman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, exploring the top risks facing nonprofits today, common barriers to addressing them, and clear steps for turning concern into proactive planning and action. Afternoon breakout sessions dive deeper into risk considerations for HR, finance, IT, and other aspects of nonprofit management.
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