Spotlight

ABN Member Spotlight: Mike Leventhal, Executive Director of Tennessee Men’s Health Network

For 14 years, Mike Leventhal has been working to bring about change in men’s health as the executive director of Tennessee Men’s Health Network (MHN). Mike handles MHN operations in Tennessee and works with staff members and volunteers to coordinate programs in the Southeast. With outreach to policy makers, media, and private and public foundations, Mike represents […]

By Tiffani Mensch on June 16, 2016

ABN Member Spotlight: ETTAC’s Public Awareness Coordinator, Louise McKown

Louise McKown has been bringing awareness about disability assistance to the East Tennessee community for the past 20 years. As the public awareness and system change advocate for the East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC), Louise educates the community and elected officials in state and local government on how assistive technology can help people with disabilities live […]

By Tiffani Mensch on April 27, 2016

ABN Member Spotlight: YWCA’s Kathy Mack

For Kathy Mack, her work at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center is more than just a job; it is an act of love. As director of the Phyllis Wheatley Center, she spends countless hours ensuring that the Center is well equipped to meet the needs of those it serves. “I always say there’s no other way to […]

By Tiffani Mensch on February 04, 2016

ABN Member Spotlight: Young-Williams Animal Center CEO Jeff Ashin

As CEO of Young-Williams Animal Center (YWAC), Jeff Ashin says his job starts with people. “I set the tone and culture of the organization, in conjunction with our board, and help guide it through the transition from a quasi-governmental agency to a true 501(c)(3) not-for-profit.” Jeff said mentoring his leadership team is a top priority. “I […]

By Tiffani Mensch on November 25, 2015

ABN Member Spotlight: Salvation Army Staffer Maria Down

The true mark of an amazing nonprofit employee is a heart for people and a conviction that they can make a difference. I had the pleasure of meeting Maria Down, the special events and volunteer manager at The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, and she perfectly embodied these characteristics. She began her work with nonprofits during […]

By Tiffani Mensch on November 24, 2015

ABN Board Spotlight: Don Parnell

Alliance for Better Nonprofit board member Don Parnell shares why he is helping create a nonprofit training and resource center in Knoxville and Upper East Tennessee: “East Tennesseans are known for their generosity of spirit and their willingness to help those who need help. The ABN initiative has, I believe, combined those characteristics into a mission to […]

By Tiffani Mensch on April 13, 2015

ABN Board Spotlight: Cathy Ackermann

Alliance for Better Nonprofit board member Cathy Ackermann shares why she is helping create a nonprofit training and resource center in Knoxville and Upper East Tennessee: “The Greater Knoxville area is blessed with a vibrant and diverse non-profit community. I am excited to be part of an organization whose mission is to assist them in being as […]

By Tiffani Mensch on April 09, 2015

ABN Partner Spotlight: Ben Landers

Ben Landers shares why United Way of Greater Knoxville is partnering with Alliance for Better Nonprofits: “Over 25 years ago, while working at the United Way in Nashville, I observed the increasing value of a program designed to improve the effectiveness of local nonprofits. Today, that program is a national model and participating nonprofits in our mid-state […]

By Tiffani Mensch on April 08, 2015