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The Herb Society of Nashville (HSN) is now accepting proposals for their 2026 Community Outreach Grant, awarding up to $10,000 to support gardens that promote nutrition, wellness, and education across our region.

Eligible applicants include schools, communities, care facilities, and nonprofits serving Middle Tennessee.

📅 Deadline: January 12, 2026 (by noon)
💻 Apply here: http://bit.ly/4oxkNtM

Let’s help more green spaces grow! 🌱

Nonprofits across sectors are feeling the strain more than ever, tangled up in funding cuts, donor slowdowns, and rising safety concerns—often leaving teams stretched thin, just when they’re needed most. Imagine if the solution was surprisingly simple: fewer burdensome grant reports and more thoughtful, flexible ways to share progress.

By rethinking reporting—from lengthy forms to check-ins via phone, focus groups, or more streamlined documentation—the average time spent drops dramatically. That means more energy shifted from paperwork back into mission-driven work. It’s a small shift with potentially profound impact.

Burnout Rates Across Nonprofits Are Rising—but Flexible Reporting Could Help - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Burnout in the nonprofit sector is, and will continue to be, an ongoing issue. But advocates see flexible, relationship-centered grant reporting as a solution to burnout and a step toward more equitable philanthropy.

GivingMatters believes that thriving nonprofits are essential to building a strong, resilient community. That's why we're excited to share the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee's calendar of events—packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

Explore the upcoming workshops and networking events built for organizations doing good across Middle Tennessee.

The nationally recognized LeadingUp program is back this summer with a virtual series designed to strengthen and support the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Management, this award-winning leadership development program equips emerging professionals with the tools, confidence, and connections needed to grow in their careers and lead with impact. Open to nonprofit staff across Tennessee, LeadingUp is a unique opportunity to build community, sharpen leadership skills, and invest in the future of the sector.

National Award-Winning Program, LeadingUp, Returns to Memphis to Strengthen the Next Set of Nonprofit Leaders! - Tennessee Nonprofit Network Are you ready for the next step in your nonprofit career? Are you a nonprofit leader looking to nurture your organization’s emerging talent? Then read on… Tennessee Nonprofit Network, in partnership with the Institute for Leadership Development (ILD) at Christian Brothers University (CBU), has e...

The Nashville Diaper Connection is on a mission to ensure no baby in our community goes without this basic necessity. This incredible nonprofit has distributed thousands of diapers to families in need, helping alleviate a significant financial burden for parents.

Diapers, often overlooked as a critical expense, are not covered by government assistance programs, leaving many families to struggle with this essential item. The Nashville Diaper Connection is stepping up to fill that gap, delivering everything from newborn to pull-up sizes and supporting the health and well-being of Nashville’s youngest residents.

Nashville nonprofit gives away thousands of diapers to families in need They began partnering with four local groups, distributing 19,000 diapers their first year. Today, they have over 50 partners and distribute 4.5 million diapers annually. In total, they have given …