Knox Network of Nonprofits is a collaboration between the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, the Knox County Foundation and a steering committee of volunteer professionals who seek to support and strengthen area nonprofits by:
- Providing training and professional development opportunities for nonprofit professionals and emerging organizations.
- Connecting nonprofit leaders with peer organizations to share resources, information, and professional insights.
- Creating a one-stop clearinghouse of online funding resources, books, and periodicals available at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
Knox Network of Nonprofit Events Knox Network of Nonprofits exists to bring people together! Our event format varies: sometimes we have panel discussions, sometimes we have round-table discussions in small groups and sometimes we have speakers.
Every KNN meeting includes:
Miss any of our previous events? Click here to see resources, handouts, and more!
Every KNN meeting includes:
- A “Funder Five” speaker from a local grant making agency, who gives a brief 5-minute overview of their organization’s funding priorities, history, and mission.
- Networking time so attendees can get to know peers and make connections.
- A few minutes for announcements including calls for volunteers and resources needed/available.
Miss any of our previous events? Click here to see resources, handouts, and more!
Knox Network of Nonprofits: Nonprofit Advocacy 201
Engaging in advocacy is an important step to help advance the mission of your organization. Advocacy helps nonprofits increase funding, raise awareness for underserved and vulnerable populations, and create change to allow individuals and communities to thrive.
Take a deeper dive into the world of Nonprofit Advocacy and what building an advocacy agenda could look like for your organization.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Knox Memorial Ballroom (112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon). RSVP by March 14, 2025.
This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register for this program, visit www.knoxcf.org, email Lisa Lloyd at [email protected] or call (740) 392-3270. Missed the first session? Reach out to Lisa ([email protected]) to receive a copy of the presentation.
Take a deeper dive into the world of Nonprofit Advocacy and what building an advocacy agenda could look like for your organization.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Knox Memorial Ballroom (112 E. High Street, Mount Vernon). RSVP by March 14, 2025.
This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register for this program, visit www.knoxcf.org, email Lisa Lloyd at [email protected] or call (740) 392-3270. Missed the first session? Reach out to Lisa ([email protected]) to receive a copy of the presentation.
Library Resources for Nonprofits
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Candid’s Foundation DirectoryCandid’s Foundation Directory delivers quality funding prospects. Since 90% of U.S. foundations do not have websites, the insights you need to find funders will not be discovered via standard search engines. You need up-to-date, in-depth information to reach the philanthropists that want to support your mission.
Visit the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County at 201 N. Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon to access CANDID Professional for free, during Library hours. |
Additional Online Resources
The links listed below are for reference and research only, and are not intended as an endorsement of or by the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Striving to stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through fundraising best practice.
Boardsource
BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. We provide nonprofit board resources to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact, and serve as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership. BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN)
CEN strives to engage and support all nonprofit professionals through continued learning and authentic community-building. Each of our programs is designed to foster an open space where everyone has a seat at the table and participants can explore opportunities to deepen their work and gain new resources.
The Library of Congress: The Nonprofit Sector in the United States: A Resource Guide
This is a list of professional organizations for nonprofits and nonprofit professionals. Many offer free resources on starting and running nonprofits, and include opportunities for membership and management training.
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
At the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, we change the world by making sure that nonprofit organizations have the talented workforce needed to fulfill their missions. Our programs develop individual leaders so that their organizations are stronger and more effective in turn. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential and Leaderosity, our core talent development programs, lift the quality of life in all communities by building social sector leaders ready for the challenges of today’s world.
Nonprofit Leadership Center
Developing and connecting nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizations and communities is what we’re here to do. As a nonprofit organization that exists to support other nonprofits, we offer professional development classes, certificate programs and customized learning experiences for nonprofit leaders — from new professionals to CEOs.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Striving to stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through fundraising best practice.
Boardsource
BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. We provide nonprofit board resources to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact, and serve as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership. BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN)
CEN strives to engage and support all nonprofit professionals through continued learning and authentic community-building. Each of our programs is designed to foster an open space where everyone has a seat at the table and participants can explore opportunities to deepen their work and gain new resources.
The Library of Congress: The Nonprofit Sector in the United States: A Resource Guide
This is a list of professional organizations for nonprofits and nonprofit professionals. Many offer free resources on starting and running nonprofits, and include opportunities for membership and management training.
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
At the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, we change the world by making sure that nonprofit organizations have the talented workforce needed to fulfill their missions. Our programs develop individual leaders so that their organizations are stronger and more effective in turn. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential and Leaderosity, our core talent development programs, lift the quality of life in all communities by building social sector leaders ready for the challenges of today’s world.
Nonprofit Leadership Center
Developing and connecting nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizations and communities is what we’re here to do. As a nonprofit organization that exists to support other nonprofits, we offer professional development classes, certificate programs and customized learning experiences for nonprofit leaders — from new professionals to CEOs.