Internships

Meet Well-Being Cohort Leader Angie Hamstead

The 2021 Well-Being Cohort will be held on six Fridays from 9-10am starting July 9 to August 13. Learn more and register HERE. Angie Hamstead founded The Hozho Project in 2015. She is passionate about the creative process of designing and facilitating retreats and workshops, where her talents and passions intersect for the good of others. This avenue of personal and […]

By Sam on June 25, 2021

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

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

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

Meet Courtney Leo, ABN’s New Administrative Assistant

Courtney Leo, a Knoxville native, is passionate about helping nonprofits make the maximum impact in their communities. She graduated from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where she earned an MBA. Prior to joining ABN, Courtney worked as an Administrative Assistant and on the Athletic Operations team at Southeastern University. She also worked with several local […]

By Sam on October 19, 2017

Three Ways Internships Can Shape Your Career

Not having at least one internship on your resume is the professional equivalent of wearing jeans to your first job interview. With entry-level jobs requiring more and more experience, internships are a great way to begin working towards your dream career. So why should you take on an internship, especially an internship with a nonprofit, […]

By Sam on May 19, 2016

What to Do Before Your Intern Starts

By Danielle Benson There is nothing quite like the energy and enthusiasm that an intern brings to an organization. They know the latest and greatest things (beyond top pop songs) and they can help to modernize processes. I have personally supervised over fifteen interns in my career, and I’ve made plenty of mistakes. I got […]

By Sam on August 14, 2015