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Come Together — and Get on EventCheck Knox

From the latest In Any Event blog post by Maria Cornelius: “This, too, shall pass.” Those encouraging words come from Jerry Askew, the president of the Alliance for Better Nonprofits, which helps organizations in East Tennessee stay strong and sustainable. Nonprofits have been battered by COVID-19 because of the postponement or cancellation of primary fundraisers, many of […]

By Sam on May 07, 2020

The Road to Self-Care

Self-care. Why do we as professionals need self-care, and how do we implement it? Why do I need self-care? In order to understand what self-care is and how to begin, we must first become aware of how self-care affects our daily lives, specifically within the professional setting. According to Jay Miller (2019), “Self-care affects a myriad […]

By Sam on January 27, 2020

Meet Jasmine, Our New Office Administrator!

We are so excited to welcome Jasmine Harper to the Alliance for Better Nonprofits! Jasmine has taken over our office administrator position and is an enthusiastic and knowlegeable addition to our team. Say hello next time you call the ABN office! Jasmine earned her BA in technical communications from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and soon after became […]

By Sam on December 20, 2019

4 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Strategic Plan

Overwhelmed by the strategic planning process? Don’t be! ABN is here to walk you through the steps. Whether you’re still on the fence about going down the strategic planning road or you’re ready to get started, we’re here to help. To begin, contact Director of Capacity Building Elle Benson at ebenson@betternonprofits.org or (865) 313-2077. When […]

By Sam on December 09, 2019

UPDATE: Changes Ahead for White Collar Employees

Important message from ABN Trainer/Consultant Jennifer Rittenhouse, SHRM: A few years ago, there was news about the salary threshold being raised to $47,476 [see original blog post below]. It was approved and set to be implemented…and at the last minute it was pulled. Many organizations had already made adjustments, but others had not. The 2019 revision […]

By Sam on October 01, 2019

Move Over, Dogs: Mini Horses Make Great Service Animals, Too!

It’s no secret animals and humans have always had a special bond. For instance, consider dogs and their use within therapeutic interventions and emotional support, or dogs trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Many of us are aware when there is a service dog in the vicinity – not because they are […]

By Sam on September 16, 2019

Member Spotlight: Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR)

Last week, I got the chance to visit Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR)’s Lenoir City location, and the time I spent there was so inspiring! I was taken through the facility and straight to see the miniature horses and donkeys. As the animals were grazing for lunch, the staff shared how the animals are taken into […]

By Sam on September 16, 2019

Meet Our New Intern!

Emily Fatheree is currently an Advanced Standing Student in the University of Tennessee’s Master of Science in Social Work and Veterinary Social Work programs. She enjoys advocating for and with a variety of populations, and is passionate about informing others on important issues experienced by humans and animals around the globe. Her hobbies include spending time traveling […]

By Sam on September 04, 2019