It is the fastest growing sector in the United States and includes many hard working individuals and organizations, providing human, arts, education, religious and public services. The Kentucky Association of Nonprofit Organizations serves as a statewide agent for the nonprofit community, organzing and convening nonprofit leaders to provide information, services and technical assistance. KANO provides advocacy on issues of importance to nonprofits which strengthens the voice of the nonprofit community. KANO is made up of diverse organizations representing many types of activities from all over the state. It is governed by a nine member Board elected by the association's membership.
Nonprofits have a lot in common.
Kentucky's nonprofit community may have different missions, different organizational structures and different management philosophies. But they do share a lot of common features. On a daily basis, leaders in nonprofit organizations are called upon to deal with many diverse and complicated issues. One voice can bring nonprofits together. The Kentucky Association of Nonprofit Organizations works with nonprofits to develop a sense of common purpose, a shared vision and an increasing effectiveness and impact on communities and individuals throughout Kentucky.