Bridge to Excellence 2017

The Bridge to Excellence conference, hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee (CNEMT) in 2017, was a dynamic and inspiring event designed to empower nonprofit professionals. This one-day conference provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn, reflect, and explore strategies to strengthen their organizations and achieve new benchmarks of success. The goal was for participants to return to their organizations with fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and renewed energy to drive their missions forward.

Attendees walked away equipped with new skills in key areas such as fundraising, leadership, marketing, board development, and volunteer management. With a focus on transformational progress, the 2017 Bridge to Excellence conference challenged participants to think differently and engage with strategies that foster meaningful change. The event featured extraordinary speakers, including John Hope Bryant and Bill Stanczykiewicz, who inspired the audience with insights on philanthropy, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. These thought-provoking sessions provided nonprofit leaders with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate and shape the future of their organizations and communities.