The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Nashville

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS IS TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EYE HEALTH AND VISION CARE, TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSION OF OPTOMETRY THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, AND TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EYE HEALTH AND VISION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION

MISSION:

INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES IMPACTING THE WORLD'S OCEANS AND TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OCEAN CONSERVATION INITIATIVES THROUGH BENEFIT CONCERTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EVENTS.

MISSION:

THE TENNESSEE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, IT SHALL SUPPORT POLICIES THAT FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THE GENERAL BUSINESS CLIMATE IN TENNESSEE. IT IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF BUSINESS LEADERS THAT REPRESENT A CROSS-SECTION OF BUSINESS INTERESTS ACROSS TENNESSEE. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SUPPORT POLICIES THAT FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THE GENERAL BUSINESS CLIMATE IN TENNESSEE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO MAKE MIDDLE TENNESSEE A PLACE WHERE ARTISTS AND ARTISANS THRIVE AND WHERE THE ARTS AND ARTISANSHIP ARE VALUED.

MISSION:

INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE COMMUNITY AND BUILD CONFIDENCE - ENCOURAGING THEM THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.

MISSION:

MILLIONS OF CONVERSATIONS TRANSCENDS DIVIDES BY UNITING AMERICANS AROUND COMMON VALUES FOR A SHARED FUTURE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A HOUSING APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR LOW-INCOME TENANTS AND ALL ACTIVITIES ARE REGULATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

CONNECTS AREA MUSICIANS WITH OLDER ADULTS THROUGH LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS. INTERACTIVE AND DESIGNED TO ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE SENIORS. PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLBEING, REDUCING ISOLATION AND ENRICHING LIVES.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER PARENTS OF LATE-TALKING CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION AND INFORMATION AND THE REALIZATION THAT THEY ARE EXTREMELY CAPABLE AND NOT ALONE.

MISSION:

THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF DRUG COURT PROFESSIONALS (TADCP) IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CRIME, AND RECIDIVISM IN TENNESSEE BY PROMOTING, ADVOCATING, AND SUPPORTING RECOVERY COURTS AND INDIVIDUAL TADCP MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTES POSITIVE CHANGE IN CRIMINAL AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFORMING OFFENDERS INTO POSITIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ASSIST THEM IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ON VEHICLE LEASING AND FINANCING AND TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE INFORMATION TO DEALERS FOR THEM TO ASSIST CONSUMERS.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY TO TELL THEIR STORIES THROUGH THE PROCESS OF SONGWRITING IN CREATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SETTINGS.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO INSURE THERE EXISTS A CONDUCIVE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN TENNESSEE.

MISSION:

CIVIC TN IS A NONPARTISAN, STATEWIDE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE THAT ENVISIONS A FUTURE WHERE UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, SINGLE WOMEN, AND YOUNG PEOPLE - THE RISING AMERICAN ELECTORATE - HAVE A GREATER VOICE AND INFLUENCE IN SHAPING STATE POLICY AND CHOOSING LEADERS WHO AFFECT THEIR LIVES. CIVIC TN HAS BUILT A BROAD-BASED COALITION DEDICATED TO BRINGING PEOPLE BACK INTO THE POLITICAL PROCESS.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WORK THAT IS MEANINGFUL AND AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY IN WHICH TO LIVE.