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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

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

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

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

ABN Member Spotlight: Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble

Dance, dance, dance. For over 30 years, this is what Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble (TCDE) has been devoted to. Dancers Studio, home of TCDE, is a well-established school of dance that prides itself on being the longest continuously-operating dance school in Knoxville. Dancers Studio and TCDE were both founded by modern dance pioneer Dr. Dorothy Floyd, a […]

By Sam on December 03, 2018