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ABN Expert Spotlight: Larsen Jay

Larsen Jay has made Knoxville home for nearly 30 years and has a diverse background in business, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Larsen’s civic engagement in Knoxville has had a lasting impact on our community. He is the founder of Random Acts of Flowers, and has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including The Joy of Music School, […]

By Tiffani Mensch on May 03, 2021

ABN Expert Spotlight: Shawn Stutz

Shawn Stutz is the Executive Director of FOCUS Ministries, a prison and reentry nonprofit serving Knoxville and East Tennessee. Shawn has served as a nonprofit leader in the Knoxville area for seven years, following 16 years of pastoring churches in Tennessee, Georgia, and California. He has a great passion for people, nonprofit work, and cycling. Shawn loves […]

By Tiffani Mensch on April 08, 2021

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 Tiffani Mensch on October 19, 2017

10 Steps for Taking Your Resume from Bland to Bold!

Our resumes are the first impression a potential employer or connection may have of us. However, when a situation requiring a resume presents itself, most people struggle to decide how to format their resume, what information to include, and how to word their experiences in a way that showcases their skills and talents. Following just […]

By Tiffani Mensch on September 14, 2017

ABN Member Spotlight: Nicole Chandler, Executive Director of The Change Center

Nicole Chandler, Executive Director of The Change Center, is dedicated to hearing the community’s voice. The Change Center is a safe, strategically located, center-city partnership facility that provides relational, recreational, leadership development, and job initiatives for teens and young adults. Set to open in the fall of 2017, the center grew out of the need for […]

By Tiffani Mensch on June 23, 2016

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 Tiffani Mensch on May 19, 2016

ABN Member Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN Mentor Heath Trentham

For Heath Trentham, a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee and Partner Services Coordinator at the Vol Network, every day of work is an opportunity to make a difference in the community. “First and foremost, it’s human nature to help your fellow man. My entire life I was raised to help and […]

By Tiffani Mensch on April 08, 2016

Meet Megan Powers, ABN’s New Administrative Manager

Alliance for Better Nonprofits welcomes Megan Powers, our new Administrative Manager! Before joining the ABN team, Megan was the administrative assistant and logistics coordinator at Central Distributing Company for two and a half years. She has served as a volunteer with Young Life for 4 years, and is currently the Team Leader at Karns High […]

By Tiffani Mensch on August 07, 2015