ABN Blog

ABN Announces Statewide Partnership

Over the last two years, the Alliance for Better Nonprofits (ABN) has been cultivating relationships with our peer organizations in other Tennessee cities to offer more opportunities for our members. We’re excited to share news of our first statewide partnership initiative: Effective immediately, ABN members can enjoy the benefits of membership at three Tennessee nonprofit […]

By Sam on August 02, 2019

ABN Member Spotlight: Historic Ramsey House

The Historic Ramsey House, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, is a treasure of a bygone era that has been faithfully preserved for the remembrance of past generations and their service to the East Tennessee region. The Historic Ramsey House’s stated mission reflects this drive: The purpose and mission of the Historic Ramsey House is to preserve the structure […]

By Sam on July 29, 2019

ABN Member Spotlight: Stepping Out, Inc.

Stepping Out, Inc., a 501(c )(3) organization based in Morristown, Tennessee, describes their daily work and organizational mission as “Guiding people to a better life by providing people with the skills necessary to overcome difficulties that are negatively impacting lives and improve overall levels of functioning in such a way that enhances community, family, and […]

By Sam on June 19, 2019

Is Nonprofit Involvement Useful for Corporate Professionals?

Many corporate professionals feel as though they don’t have meaningful connection with social issues in the world around them. They may also feel disconnected from their community because of the nature of their work and demanding schedules. Those in the corporate environment may simply not know where to begin engaging in helpful community service. Nonprofit […]

By Sam on June 10, 2019

Welcome Sam Amick!

Samantha (Sam) Amick was born and raised in Knoxville but briefly lived in Boston while getting her degree in film and television at Boston University. Sam has worked in a variety of media industries – in a photography studio, at TV news station WBIR Channel 10, and for community radio station WDVX. Most recently, Sam worked […]

By Sam on May 20, 2019

Meet Our Keynote: Michael Graber

Don’t have your conference ticket yet? Register HERE. Michael Graber is the founder and managing partner of the Southern Growth Studio, an innovation + strategy boutique in Memphis. Michael has years of experience working in the trenches advising more than 200 top companies and nonprofits, including Cardinal Health, Arrow, FedEx, ServiceMaster, Mars PetCare, Jack Nicklaus, Hunter Fan, […]

By Sam on April 23, 2019

What to Expect When You’re a Nonprofit Intern

Even before starting college, I was constantly reminded of the importance of having an internship because many employers look for real-life experience when hiring after graduation. Having always worked at for-profit companies, I did not know what to expect when beginning my internship at Alliance for Better Nonprofits (ABN), a nonprofit organization that provides training, […]

By Sam on March 27, 2019

Welcome, Annie!

We are pleased to announce Annie Brown as ABN’s new administrative assistant. Annie grew up in Blount County and attended Maryville College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in writing and communications. Before joining the team at the Alliance for Better Nonprofits (ABN), she gained over three years of experience as administrative assistant and communications liaison for […]

By Sam on March 12, 2019