Tennessee Nonprofit Network Earns Seal of excellence by Standards for Excellence
Tennessee Nonprofit Network earned the Seal of Excellence from the Standards for Excellence Institute® for successfully completing the rigorous accreditation program. The Institute is a national initiative dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance, management, and operations. Being an accredited nonprofit sets Tennessee Nonprofit Network apart as a top performer in the nonprofit field and allows all stakeholders to be confident in its program quality, its accountability and transparency, and its commitment to best practices.
“Earning accreditation from the Standards for Excellence Institute is a tremendous honor and a testament to the dedication of our entire team. This rigorous process validates our commitment to ethical practices, sound governance, and maximizing our impact. Accreditation assures our donors, volunteers, and the community we serve that we are operating at the highest level of excellence, ensuring their trust and continued support translates into real results for those who need it most, said Kevin Dean, President & CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network.
Being accredited demonstrates that Tennessee Nonprofit Network has met all the rigorous requirements that are included in the Standards for Excellence®. Tennessee Nonprofit Network went through a rigorous three-part application process, including a review by Standards for Excellence Institute® staff, a second review from an experienced team of peer reviewers, and a third and final review by the national Standards for Excellence® Council, which comprises professionals with extensive nonprofit experience, and specialized expertise in areas such as legal, finance, or human resources.
Tennessee Nonprofit Network is a tax exempt, charitable nonprofit whose mission is to build the momentum of the nonprofit sector in Tennessee to create equitable, measurable, and lasting change.
About the Standards for Excellence Institute®
The Standards for Excellence Institute® is an operating division of Maryland Nonprofits that serves nonprofits throughout the nation. The Institute is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance, management, and operations. It has a dozen state, regional and national partner organizations, and is supported by 266 Licensed Consultants and 100 volunteers with professional experience in nonprofit governance and administration. Since its inception, more than 200 individual nonprofit organizations have completed a rigorous application and review process to demonstrate adherence to the Standards for Excellence®: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector. www.standardsforexcellence.org.