The Tennessee Nonprofit Network’s Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO (left), and Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research, join us to discuss nonprofit advocacy efforts in the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Kevin Dean Natalie Jones
President, CEO Director of Advocacy & Research
Only recently did a statewide nonprofit network exist in Tennessee to give consistent voice to the universal concerns of nonprofits working on behalf of the greater good, frequently with no seat at the table with the decision-makers, including government at every level.
The Planned Giving Council of Middle Tennessee is proud to present the President and CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network, Dr. Kevin Dean, for our November 6th meeting, the day following one of the most consequential elections in our country’s history. Joining Dr. Dean for this extraordinary and timely session will be Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research. While the election results may or may not be conclusive less than 24 hours after the polls have closed, Dr. Dean and Ms. Jones will share a snapshot of TNN’s advocacy plans that will impact nonprofit clients and patients now, as well as decades to come
Make sure to join us to hear more about the progress made by TNN in its short existence and the big opportunities all nonprofits in our state will want to factor into their futures.
EVENT DETAILS:
November 6th, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom link provided upon registration.
Program starts promptly at 11:30 a.m.
Kevin Dean, Ed.D
Kevin Dean is President & CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Kevin received his Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Memphis in 2002. In 2009, he completed his Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University. He received his doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University in 2021. He is a Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant, and he has received his Certificate of Board Education from BoardSource.
Kevin was named one of Memphis’ Top 40 Under 40 by Memphis Business Journal in 2011. He is the 2013 recipient of the Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Adult Literacy from ProLiteracy in Washington, DC. Kevin won the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award from the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence in 2015. Kevin was also the recipient of the 2015 Innovation Awards by Inside Memphis Business. In 2018, he was honored as an exceptional Bridge Builders alumni by BRIDGES, Inc. In 2021, he was named 150 for 150 by Christian Brothers University. In 2022, he was named one of the CEOs of the Year by Memphis Magazine.
Kevin is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Nonprofits. He also serves on the Advisory Council for the University of Memphis’ Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership as well as serving as a member of Independent Sector’s Public Policy Committee and the Federal Reserve Board of St. Louis’ Community Development Advisory Council.
Natalie Jones
Natalie Jones is the Director of Advocacy and Research at Tennessee Nonprofit Network. A native of Tennessee, Natalie has over twelve years of experience serving in and working with the nonprofit community. Driven by the belief that strong communities are built on effective, evidence-based policies, she brings a specific data-informed lens to her role and is passionate about identifying ways for nonprofits to measure and share their impact with others. Prior to her work at TNN, she served in multiple partnership-focused roles at Christian Brothers University and in various business development and policy roles at Youth Villages. While at Youth Villages, she developed an expertise in and passion for child welfare and Medicaid policy, government and agency relations, and nonprofit administration. Natalie received her Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Memphis, and earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work from Union University.