Nonprofit Resources
KNN creates and curates tools, reports, and resources to help you and your nonprofit thrive.
KNN Members: Click here to login to the Member Information Center to access more free resources, helpful links, and samples and templates of important documents!
These tools provide Kentucky-specific information on the legal requirements for operating a nonprofit organization, as well as information on recognized nonprofit management best practices.
This 4-page checklist is designed to help nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations stay organized and up-to-date with essential annual filing requirements, regulatory obligations, and other key tasks critical to maintaining compliance and advancing organizational excellence.
Every other year, KNN releases a new More Than Charity report to increase understanding of the economic importance of Kentucky’s nonprofit sector, as well as it current challenges. The 2024 report highlights that over 162,000 jobs in Kentucky are at nonprofit employers, making the nonprofit sector the fourth largest private sector employer in the Commonwealth.
KNN proudly releases our second, updated KY Nonprofit Compensation Report! The need for comparable salary and benefits information is a top request of our members, and we are delighted to offer this resource as the most current and comprehensive study of salary and benefit data statewide. KNN members save 50%!
KNN is committed to be a catalyst for transformation and a resource for nonprofit professionals and volunteers seeking to address racial equity and the impact it has on the work of nonprofits and those we serve. The goal of this work is to help organizations build on the core strengths of diversity, equity, and inclusion, making space for greater client trust and engagement; larger employee, board and volunteer pools; better collaboration and decision-making; and stronger results.
Check out our library of past webinar recordings. Many are free! If there is a fee, KNN members get a discount. *Hint: Search by topic using the search bar at the top.
Our resources are designed to provide you with questions to consider before attempting to start a nonprofit, filings you’ll need to complete at the federal, state, and local levels, and the standard policies and procedures that a new nonprofit will want to have in place to maintain compliance with state and federal laws.
If you’ve formed a nonprofit, you’ll want to know the filings required to maintain your nonprofit corporation and federal tax-exempt status. This information serves as a general guide to what it takes to maintain compliance for your 501(c) nonprofit, although it may not be exhaustive or applicable to all nonprofits.
Annual charitable solicitation registration required for most nonprofits. Visit our resource page to learn more about registration with the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (and other states, if required).
This virtual course is designed to equip nonprofit and board leaders with the tools they need to better diversify their organization’s board of directors. The Board Diversity Learning Lab lays out a roadmap for success based on research and data.
The KY Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide will help you learn how your organization can make a lasting impact on the future of our communities. The Guide includes information on nonpartisanship, where to find state and local election information, voter registration drive tips, tips on engaging candidates, and more.
