Virtual Event Recordings

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The Facts About Charitable Nonprofits, Federal Funding & Why It Matters to You: An Impact Report on What’s at Risk for Kentuckians

Learn how you can take advantage of large group insurance rates while being an employer of choice.

Is your nonprofit facing the possibility of laying off staff or reducing hours due to recent announcements from D.C.? Our partners at First Nonprofit share about alternatives to layoffs, ways to reduce claim liability, and strategies to save valuable staff time and money on unemployment and HR.

KNN's lobbyists, Bart Baldwin and Mandy Marler, join us to share a recap of the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, including updates on legislation affecting charitable nonprofits.

Dr. Sheila A. Schuster, a licensed psychologist and Executive Director of the Advocacy Action Network, discusses the importance of equity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly in the context of mental wellness.

Watch for a federal update from Jessica Mendieta, Policy Associate at the National Council of Nonprofits, for the latest news from Washington, DC - including updates on executive orders, legal challenges, the federal budget, and tax reform.

Jessie Ferguson, Director of Prison and Justice Initiatives at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, shares her expertise on the challenges and opportunities surrounding workforce reentry for individuals impacted by incarceration and other barriers.

If your organization or key staff are new to KY Gives Day or you want a quick refresher from last year, this is your opportunity to learn everything you need to know about #KYGives25 - including what it is, how it works, and what to expect.

Watch for an update on legislation of interest to nonprofits moving through this short session of the Kentucky General Assembly, including KNN’s legislative priority - prompt payment and grants/contracts reform.

Join Asia Hadley and Anna Koob from Candid as we explore critical insights from their State of Diversity in the U.S. Nonprofit Sector report. This session highlights key demographic findings on the state of diversity in the social sector.

Tiffany Gourley Carter, General Counsel with the National Council of Nonprofits, joins us for a review of the White House’s Executive Orders (EO). In this recording, we review what EOs are, the EOs impacting nonprofits, what’s next with EOs, and more.

On this specially called Virtual Town Hall Meeting, the KNN team reviews the latest news on the federal executive order pausing federal grants and loans.

Learn about/review core nonprofit governance principles, legal requirements, and recommended practices for effective boards. We review the roles and responsibilities of boards and are joined by a panel of board members sharing their experiences in building more effective and impactful nonprofit boards of directors.

Get all of the details you need for a successful KY Nonprofit Day at the Capitol (February 11). We also give you advocacy tips to help you strategize and advocate successfully at the local, state, and federal levels in 2025.

KNN CEO, Danielle Clore, outlines KNN's 2025 legislative priority — contracting reform legislation. David Thompson and Tiffany Gourley Carter of the National Council of Nonprofits also join to share a look at what's ahead in Washington, D.C., in 2025 with an emphasis on the role of Kentucky's federal delegation.

Learn about key issues during this short legislative session and ways to prepare and engage. A panel of KNN members also shares more on their legislative priorities that are of interest to nonprofits and the communities we serve.

Chris Evans, Executive Director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, and Jessie Halladay, Deputy Director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, walk us through the new application process and answer questions. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2025.

Organizations across the country are reexamining their DEI efforts, while simultaneously reaffirming their commitments to such initiatives. Explore ways to communicate your organization’s renewed commitment to equity.

Volunteers are an invaluable resource to any nonprofit and play a crucial role in the furtherance of its mission and vision. In this discussion, we take a look at ways to foster in equity in volunteerism.