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Redistricting Knox County

Read to learn more about the redistricting efforts currently underway in Knox County and how you can get involved.

By Sam on October 01, 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

2021 Executive Director Mentorship Program

ABN’s 2021 Executive Director Mentorship Program matches experienced executive directors with those newer to the field, with the goal of helping their protégés become more effective leaders in their nonprofit and the community. The program starts in February and mentors and protégés will meet once a month over the course of 10 months. To apply, […]

By Sam on November 18, 2020

Tennessee Mid-Level Manager Professional Development Needs: Recommendations for Executive Directors

By Dr. Kristi Forman Mid-level managers in nonprofit organizations need both management and leadership skills to be effective in their roles. However, there is evidence that there are deficits in both types of skills within the nonprofit sector. Understanding the current management competencies possessed and the deficient competencies were critical information for nonprofit executives to use when […]

By Sam on September 24, 2020

Member Spotlight: Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR)

Last week, I got the chance to visit Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR)’s Lenoir City location, and the time I spent there was so inspiring! I was taken through the facility and straight to see the miniature horses and donkeys. As the animals were grazing for lunch, the staff shared how the animals are taken into […]

By Sam on September 16, 2019

Move Over, Dogs: Mini Horses Make Great Service Animals, Too!

It’s no secret animals and humans have always had a special bond. For instance, consider dogs and their use within therapeutic interventions and emotional support, or dogs trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Many of us are aware when there is a service dog in the vicinity – not because they are […]

By Sam on September 16, 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