KNN Website Event Calendar
Webinar: Mission-Driven Executive Transition Toolkit
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join KNN on September 9 as toolkit sponsors MG Coaching & Consulting and H2R Consulting walk through the Mission-Driven Executive Transition Toolkit, share practical insights from their work with nonprofits, and offer additional guidance & recommendations.
Free, National Webinar: Public Policy Doctrine Proposed Regulations
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, United Philanthropy Forum, and external counsel to discuss newly proposed regulations addressing racial nondiscrimination requirements for private schools.
KNN Member CEO/Executive Director Listening Session & Online Community
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The free zoom call is designed to provide a space to share concerns as public policy, funding, workforce concerns, and other issues are posing challenges and opportunities.
Different Ways to Present and Communicate Financial Statements
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This training will review (1) different ways to present financial information to communicate your story and (2) how to help stakeholders, including the board, management, and funders, understand the work and the financial picture of your organization.
Building and Cultivating Major Donors for Small- to Mid-Size Nonprofits Series
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This intermediate three-hour workshop is designed for intermediate grant professionals who want to move from good proposals to fundable ones.
Nonprofit Executive Exchange - Louisville
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Connect with colleagues. Exchange ideas and solutions. Learn from and support one another. Strengthen your leadership. Join us at the Nonprofit Executive Exchange.
Caring for Clients, Yourself, and Each Other: Practical De-escalation & Communication Tools for Direct Service Staff (Session 1)
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Participants will explore how to communicate clearly and compassionately, reduce escalation, and help people feel heard—even when the answer is “no,” “not yet,” or “I don’t know.”
Understanding and Calibrating Risk Appetite
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
KNN MEMBER EXCLUSIVE - Learn how to bring different perspectives together to build consensus on your nonprofit’s risk appetite.
Federal Grant Funding: Navigating Compliance
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
In this session, we will discuss how the changes impact a federal grant recipient and what an organization needs to know to stay in compliance.
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Nonpartisan Voter Engagement for Kentucky Nonprofits
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.
Stronger Partnerships, Smarter Protections: Contract Negotiation & Internal Controls for Nonprofits
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Level up your contract negotiation skills and walk away ready to secure agreements that truly work for you. Then dive into powerful internal controls that protect your team, prevent fraud, and strengthen the trust your mission depends on.
Introduction to Individual Donor Development
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
It sounds easier to go after that One Big Grant to get the resources for your mission, but institutional givers can change priorities and sometimes require a lot of program restrictions.
Caring for Clients, Yourself, and Each Other: Practical De-escalation & Communication Tools for Direct Service Staff (Session 2)
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Participants will explore how to communicate clearly and compassionately, reduce escalation, and help people feel heard—even when the answer is “no,” “not yet,” or “I don’t know.”
Lexington Nonprofit Coalition hosts: Meet the Candidates
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition for a meet and greet with your Urban County Councilmembers and Candidates. Candidates are invited to speak to priorities for improved city partnerships and engagement with nonprofits.
Closing the Gap: State Match Support for Federal Grants
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The GRANT program is an opportunity for Kentucky nonprofits and local governments to meet the match requirements for federal grants.
From Transparency to Trust: Engaging Staff in Finances
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Through collaborative budgeting, shared decision frameworks, and open discussion of trade-offs, we’ve built a culture of trust and adaptability that strengthens our organization’s resilience.
Nonprofit Executive Exchange - Lexington
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Connect with colleagues. Exchange ideas and solutions. Learn from and support one another. Strengthen your leadership. Join us at the Nonprofit Executive Exchange.
Small Nonprofits: Executing Impactful Events on a Limited Budget
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This training will review (1) different ways to present financial information to communicate your story and (2) how to help stakeholders, including the board, management, and funders, understand the work and the financial picture of your organization.
Two-Day Grant Writing Training: Bowling Green
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This training provides a practical, step by step foundation in grant writing designed for small, rural, and under resourced organizations, guiding participants through the full lifecycle of a competitive grant proposal from readiness to submission.
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.
Bringing a 4-Day, 32-Hour Workweek to Your Organization
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Responding to crisis levels of overwork, disconnection, and burnout, organizations and their employees are exploring new approaches to work that can better support engagement and retention.
Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wherever you are on your advocacy journey, join us and learn about how advocacy can further your organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Louisville Nonprofit Coalition hosts: Meet the Candidates
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join the Louisville Nonprofit Coalition for a meet and greet with your Metro Council candidates. Candidates are invited to share their vision on city partnerships and engagement with nonprofit organizations.
Show Me the Story (Not the Spreadsheet)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In this session, we’ll explore how to transform complex financial information into engaging visual stories that help staff and board members truly understand your organization’s financial model and health.
Building a Stronger Behavioral Health Network Together - Interest Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Level up your contract negotiation skills and walk away ready to secure agreements that truly work for you. Then dive into powerful internal controls that protect your team, prevent fraud, and strengthen the trust your mission depends on.
KNN Member Orientation
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Make the most of your KNN membership! Do you know what your benefits are or how to access members-only resources? Did you know KNN’s resources and services are available to everyone affiliated with your organization? Join us for our Member ...
Kentucky Nonprofit Risk Management Summit 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join nonprofit leaders from across Kentucky for a day focused on practical strategies to navigate risk with confidence.
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Kentucky Medicaid Changes: What Nonprofits Need to Know
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.
Intermediate Individual Donor Development
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We covered some important first steps in a robust individual donor plan for your nonprofits in our “Introduction to Individual Donor Development” (not required to attend first, but recommended) - now let's dig a little deeper.
Developing Annual Sustainability
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Join KNN for Developing Annual Sustainability, an interactive three-day fundraising training from The Fund Raising School at the nationally recognized Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Two-Day Grant Writing Training: Ft. Wright
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This training provides a practical, step by step foundation in grant writing designed for small, rural, and under resourced organizations, guiding participants through the full lifecycle of a competitive grant proposal from readiness to submission.
Practical Internal Controls for Nonprofits with Pinion: Internal Controls Fundamentals & Fraud Awareness
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Establish a foundation and shared understanding of internal controls and why they are critical for protecting organizations, employees, volunteers, and boards — not just for audits, but for sustainability and trust.
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Local Government in KY - How It Works and How to Engage
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.
Practical Internal Controls for Nonprofits with Pinion: Building Practical Internal Controls for Small & Growing Nonprofits
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
This session is more applied and focuses on implementation, showing organizations how to design reasonable, scalable controls based on their size and capacity.
Saying Hard Things: Adopting a Coaching Mindset
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In this practical, highly interactive *three-part series, participants will learn how adopting a coaching mindset can transform difficult conversations into opportunities for greater clarity, ownership, and development.
Escape the Grind: Nonprofit CEO Retreat
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
You deserve a moment to step away, recharge, and connect with peers who truly get it!
Using AI to Strengthen Your Funding Requests
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Level up your contract negotiation skills and walk away ready to secure agreements that truly work for you. Then dive into powerful internal controls that protect your team, prevent fraud, and strengthen the trust your mission depends on.
Crisis Communications
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
KNN MEMBER EXCLUSIVE - Learn how to develop a strong crisis communications strategy before you need it—and get tips for how to adapt it when risky situations unfold quickly.
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Navigating Kentucky’s Opioid Abatement Data
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.
Two-Day Grant Writing Training: Paducah
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This training provides a practical, step by step foundation in grant writing designed for small, rural, and under resourced organizations, guiding participants through the full lifecycle of a competitive grant proposal from readiness to submission.
Seeing Around Corners: Financial Forecasting for Nonprofit Leaders
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Participants will explore how to communicate clearly and compassionately, reduce escalation, and help people feel heard—even when the answer is “no,” “not yet,” or “I don’t know.”
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.
KNN Virtual Town Hall Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
KNN’s Virtual Town Hall Meetings bring Kentucky nonprofits together to share current information and resources.