Diversity is a fact.
Equity is a choice.
Inclusion is an action.
Belonging is an outcome.

– Arthur Chan

Diversity is a fact.
Equity is a choice.
Inclusion is an action.
Belonging is an outcome.

– Arthur Chan

As the organization in Kentucky dedicated to advancing and empowering Kentucky’s nonprofit sector and its leaders to strengthen our Commonwealth, KNN is committed to be a catalyst for transformation and a resource for nonprofit professionals and volunteers seeking to address equity and the impact it has on the work of nonprofits and those we serve.

KNN strives to engage nonprofits across Kentucky in strategies that will strengthen their ability to engage, serve, and welcome all – making space for greater client trust and engagement; larger employee, board and volunteer pools; better collaboration and decision-making; and stronger results.

To help all of us better understand the demographics of the sector, please claim and/or update your organization’s Candid/GuideStar Profile and earn the Gold Seal of Transparency by adding your organization’s demographic information. Help KNN understand the demographic makeup of nonprofits in Kentucky, so we can continue working together to create a more equitable sector. Click here to download a free recording to learn more. 

Monthly Let’s Talk Equity calls

Report: Racial Equity in KY’s Nonprofit Sector

Supplier Diversity Resources

Board Diversity Learning Lab

KNN hosts free Let’s Talk Equity calls via Zoom on the first Thursday of each month (2pm ET).

Join your nonprofit colleagues for discussions on issues impacting the sector’s ability to engage, serve, and welcome all. These FREE monthly calls are an important opportunity to connect with your colleagues facing similar challenges and opportunities, learn from one another’s experiences, share ideas and best practices, and more.