Kevin Dean, Ed.D.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Kevin Dean is President & CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network. His previous positions…
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A Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Avoiding the Dehumanization Trap in the Midst of Inflammatory Discourse During an Election Year
A Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Avoiding the Dehumanization Trap in the Midst of Inflammatory Discourse During an Election Year
By Kevin Dean, Ed.D.
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🎉RFP Announcement: Know of a community foundation doing amazing work to connect donors with impactful local nonprofits? Thrilled to launch a Request…
🎉RFP Announcement: Know of a community foundation doing amazing work to connect donors with impactful local nonprofits? Thrilled to launch a Request…
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Catch me on October 3 at the Tennessee Nonprofit Conference! cc: Tennessee Nonprofit Network
Catch me on October 3 at the Tennessee Nonprofit Conference! cc: Tennessee Nonprofit Network
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I’m honored for the opportunity to facilitate a discussion about creating cultures of organizational well-being and belonging with Angela Webster…
I’m honored for the opportunity to facilitate a discussion about creating cultures of organizational well-being and belonging with Angela Webster…
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Engaging Black Philanthropists in Donor-Advised Funds
Vanderbilt University
This quality improvement project captures the voices of current and prospective Black donors of Community Foundation of Greater Memphis to provide insights into their perceptions of the foundation’s donor-advised funds while providing recommendations for better serving Black philanthropists in the Memphis area. Using Identity-Based Motivation as a theoretical framework, the project viewed donor-advised funds through the lens of identity-congruence for Black philanthropists. Seven findings and…
This quality improvement project captures the voices of current and prospective Black donors of Community Foundation of Greater Memphis to provide insights into their perceptions of the foundation’s donor-advised funds while providing recommendations for better serving Black philanthropists in the Memphis area. Using Identity-Based Motivation as a theoretical framework, the project viewed donor-advised funds through the lens of identity-congruence for Black philanthropists. Seven findings and seven recommendations are presented to help the foundation better engage Black donors.
Honors & Awards
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2022 CEO of the Year
Memphis Magazine
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Exceptional Bridge Builders Alumni Award
BRIDGES, Inc.
Bridge Builders 30th Anniversary & Alumni Awards
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Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award
Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence
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2014 Innovation Awards
Memphis Business Quarterly
In conjunction with the Fogelman College of Business & Economics, The University of Memphis, MBQ: Inside Memphis Business awarded the 2014 MBQ Innovation Awards. The award is "for real trendsetters in our community." The MBQ Innovation Awards will celebrate persons, inventions, products, processes, and/or concepts that have affected significant improvement in any Mid-South business or not-for-profit organization. We are additionally interested in social innovators and innovators in a civic or…
In conjunction with the Fogelman College of Business & Economics, The University of Memphis, MBQ: Inside Memphis Business awarded the 2014 MBQ Innovation Awards. The award is "for real trendsetters in our community." The MBQ Innovation Awards will celebrate persons, inventions, products, processes, and/or concepts that have affected significant improvement in any Mid-South business or not-for-profit organization. We are additionally interested in social innovators and innovators in a civic or public arena.
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Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Literacy
ProLiteracy
Kevin Dean, executive director of Literacy Mid-South, was recently recognized at the U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy, where he was presented with the Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Adult Literacy.
“We are pleased to honor Kevin Dean at the U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy as a leader in the adult literacy field, recognized for his innovative strategies that have made Literacy Mid-South a vibrant and sustainable organization deeply engaged…Kevin Dean, executive director of Literacy Mid-South, was recently recognized at the U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy, where he was presented with the Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Adult Literacy.
“We are pleased to honor Kevin Dean at the U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy as a leader in the adult literacy field, recognized for his innovative strategies that have made Literacy Mid-South a vibrant and sustainable organization deeply engaged in its community,” said Kevin Morgan, president and chief executive officer of ProLiteracy. “Kevin and the other award recipients at USCAL represent the determination and spirit of so many who work in adult literacy to impact the lives of adult learners, and we are grateful for their dedication.”
Dean was recognized for working tirelessly since 2011 to significantly improve the organization’s reputation and financial well-being and for launching several successful new programs, partnerships and events.
“I am honored to be recognized by an organization I hold in such high regard,” Dean said. “There’s no doubt the accomplishments we’ve achieved for Literacy Mid-South over the past few years couldn’t have been completed without the dedication of our entire staff. I accept this award for each of them.”
Whitney Harmon, Literacy Mid-South board chair, nominated Dean for the award.
“Kevin would be the first to tell you that his goal is to put Literacy Mid-South out of business,” Harmon said. “I believe that this statement speaks volumes about his dedication to those he seeks to serve and about his tireless efforts at Literacy Mid-South to lead every single person in the Mid-South to the ability to read.” -
Top 40 Under 40
Memphis Business Journal
Memphis Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40 Awards salutes the Mid-South's best and brightest men and women under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to our community through their business, professional, civic and personal endeavors.
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Memphis Power Players
Memphis Business Quarterly
Organizations
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National Council of Nonprofits
Board Member
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Tennessee Literacy Coalition
Board Member
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Directors of Nonprofits in Agencies
Vice President
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Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Strategy Consultant
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National Disaster Advisory Council
Member
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That’s me, about to take my first steps into the student and faculty orientation for the Master’s in Public Service Management program at Cumberland…
That’s me, about to take my first steps into the student and faculty orientation for the Master’s in Public Service Management program at Cumberland…
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Say what?! You all, I've been nominated to be recognized as an honoree for the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals 2024! 🔥 This year's Black…
Say what?! You all, I've been nominated to be recognized as an honoree for the BPM Global 100 Leading Black Professionals 2024! 🔥 This year's Black…
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One East Tennessee (Knoxville) Member Benefits and Information Session completed ✔️! Great job, Dorian! #GoTeam #TNN #nonprofits
One East Tennessee (Knoxville) Member Benefits and Information Session completed ✔️! Great job, Dorian! #GoTeam #TNN #nonprofits
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Just wrapped up an awesome Community Advisory Council meeting at the cozy @Mahalo Coffee in Knoxville! ☕️ After a great meet up, I took a refreshing…
Just wrapped up an awesome Community Advisory Council meeting at the cozy @Mahalo Coffee in Knoxville! ☕️ After a great meet up, I took a refreshing…
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🚀 Exciting News from KIPP Jacksonville! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ali Jaffery as our inaugural Chief Advancement Officer!…
🚀 Exciting News from KIPP Jacksonville! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ali Jaffery as our inaugural Chief Advancement Officer!…
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#AFPMemphisFundraisingConference Loved facilitating my "Shifting the Mindset: A Top-Down Strategy for Developing a Fundraising Culture” session…
#AFPMemphisFundraisingConference Loved facilitating my "Shifting the Mindset: A Top-Down Strategy for Developing a Fundraising Culture” session…
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🎉Thank you, Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration for spotlighting me! #nonprofits #volunteermanagement #service
🎉Thank you, Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration for spotlighting me! #nonprofits #volunteermanagement #service
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A fill your cup kind of day! 🙌 Thank you to the Kentucky Nonprofit Network board members who joined us at Louisville Nonprofit Coalition events…
A fill your cup kind of day! 🙌 Thank you to the Kentucky Nonprofit Network board members who joined us at Louisville Nonprofit Coalition events…
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It's a great day to be alive and to be in #Tennessee! Thanks to Bank of America and RSM US LLP for co-hosting an engaging day of networking…
It's a great day to be alive and to be in #Tennessee! Thanks to Bank of America and RSM US LLP for co-hosting an engaging day of networking…
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