Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee

10/09/2026

We’re grateful to Oracle for their support of the 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence presented by Amazon! Thank you for helping us shine a spotlight on the nonprofits, leaders, and organizations whose work is making a difference throughout Middle Tennessee.

10/08/2026

Thank you to Ingram for supporting the 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence presented by Amazon! Community support makes this annual celebration possible, and we’re grateful for their partnership as we recognize excellence and impact across Middle Tennessee’s nonprofit community.

10/07/2026

We’re proud to recognize Ascend Federal Credit Union as a sponsor of the 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence presented by Amazon! Thank you for joining us in celebrating the people and organizations working every day to make Middle Tennessee stronger.

10/06/2026

A special thank you to Gresham Smith for supporting the 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence presented by Amazon! Their sponsorship helps CNEMT celebrate the nonprofits, leaders, and organizations creating meaningful impact throughout Middle Tennessee. We’re grateful to have their support!

10/01/2026

Get Your Salute Tickets Before They’re Gone!

The 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence presented by Amazon is coming up, and tickets are limited! Join us on October 27 at Music City Center as we celebrate the incredible nonprofits, leaders, and organizations making a difference across Middle Tennessee.

Don’t wait to reserve your seats. Tickets are available now, but once they’re gone, they’re gone!

09/30/2026

🔸 New Premium Membership Model Opens October 1

CNEMT membership is growing in 2027 with a new model designed to give organizations more flexibility, greater access to professional development, and more ways to strengthen their teams and advance their missions.

Beginning October 1, organizations can choose between Basic and Premium Membership.

Basic Membership includes all core member benefits plus 40% off CNEMT programming, while the new Premium Membership includes CNEMT programming at no additional cost, providing team-wide access to professional development throughout the year.

Every membership also includes benefits such as:

• Free job postings
• GrantStation access
• Meeting space options
• Scholarship eligibility
• Member connections
• Exclusive partner benefits

New benefits for 2027 include BoardSource Affiliate Access, the Annual Compensation Study, Accordus support and 990 Team savings.

For organizations looking to make professional development a regular part of their team’s growth, Premium offers a simple, predictable way to access CNEMT learning opportunities throughout the year.

2027 membership opens October 1. Choose the membership level that best fits your team and make the most of everything CNEMT has to offer.

09/29/2026

Strengthen your organization’s approach to grant seeking from start to finish.

This certificate covers everything from funder research and program development to persuasive writing, applications, award management, and ethical practices.

Participants will leave with practical tools, templates, and strategies they can put to work immediately.

Register Today: https://www.cnemt.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=4770

09/24/2026

We’re proud to recognize the Dettwiller Foundation as the 2026 recipient of the Lewis Lavine President’s Award!

Join us as we celebrate the Dettwiller Foundation and its commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community at the 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence presented by Amazon on October 27.

🎟️ Tickets are available at CNEMT.org.

09/23/2026

Have a technology project your nonprofit has been putting off because you don’t have the time, budget, or technical expertise to tackle it?

Hack for the Community 2026 could help.

On November 12–13, Nashville Tech Builders and the Greater Nashville Technology Council will bring together developers, designers, data professionals, product experts, and other tech volunteers for a 36-hour event dedicated to solving real challenges for Middle Tennessee nonprofits.

Selected organizations will be paired with a team of volunteers who will spend the event building a solution around their specific need. Projects can range from websites and data tools to automations, custom applications, and other technology solutions that help nonprofits work more efficiently and expand their impact.

There is no cost to apply or participate, and your nonprofit keeps what the team builds.

Only a limited number of nonprofit projects will be selected for 2026, and applications close October 2.

Have a tech project that’s been sitting on your wish list? Now is the time to put it forward.

Nashville Tech Builders and the Greater Nashville Tech Council are looking for Middle Tennessee nonprofits with a technology problem worth solving. Applications close October 2, 2026.