Fundraising

Meet Our 2021 Fundraising Conference Presenters

Join us for our virtual 2021 Fundraising Conference on Tuesday, September 14! Learn about our session presenters below. NANCY BACON is a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked for over 25 years in the nonprofit sector. She works with nonprofits, associations, and networks to strengthen how nonprofits serve their communities. She has trained thousands of people […]

By Sam on July 08, 2021

ABN Expert Spotlight: Mary Walker

Mary Walker has had a diverse career in multiple industries: food ingredients, automotive, lodging, education, and most recently as the director of development for the Knoxville Museum of Art. She brings a numbers-oriented take to managing organizations and enjoys breaking it down for people who may not be used to looking at financial statements or […]

By Sam on March 15, 2021

ABN Expert Spotlight: Ross Jones

With a passion to see nonprofits fulfill their mission to bring about social good, Ross Jones understands that the mission of an organization is only as good as the culture that defines it and the leadership that guides it. Ross started his career in student ministry and for close to a decade, developed both local […]

By Sam on March 01, 2021

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

Hosting a Charitable Gaming Event? Read This First!

The Alliance for Better Nonprofits recently hosted Mr. Joe Roberts from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Division of Charitable Solicitations, Fantasy Sports and Gaming, who covered many topics relevant to nonprofit organizations planning to host a fundraising event. His presentation was extremely informative and we thought it would be a good idea to share some of the […]

By Sam on May 29, 2018

Tax Reform is Here: Time for Funding Spring Cleaning!

With flowers blooming and birds chirping, spring is a good time to open the windows, dust off the bookshelf, and clean out the clutter that has accumulated over the cold winter. This winter also brought us the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and for nonprofits, it’s a good time to reevaluate your funding strategy. […]

By Sam on May 07, 2018

Amputee Coalition Offers Helpful Guide

From Staff Reports Are you a nonprofit or healthcare professional that works with amputees? Are you or a loved one coping with the challenges of limb loss? Order the First Step/Reimbursement Guide Combo Pack from the Amputee Coalition. These two essential resource guides, packaged together, provide information on living well with limb loss and enable consumers to make […]

By Sam on August 18, 2015

Fundraising Event: Knoxville’s Must-Have Planning Tool

Stop! Don’t plan your next fundraiser until you visit EventCheck Knox, an online calendar tool for event planners in Knoxville. The website allows nonprofits to submit their date so other organizations can coordinate their efforts and avoid overlapping. Submitting an event only takes a few minutes and is free to use. Before you start, learn more about EventCheck, including […]

By Sam on July 20, 2015