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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 Tiffani Mensch on November 18, 2020

ABN Executive Search Services

Learn more and get started by contacting Elle Benson, Director of Capacity Building, at (865) 313-2077 or ebenson@betternonprofits.org. Did you know that the Alliance for Better Nonprofits offers nonprofit executive search services? A change in leadership presents a significant opportunity to focus on the future direction of your organization. Because a nonprofit’s leadership needs are […]

By Tiffani Mensch on November 12, 2020

Meet the Board Innovation Summit Presenters

There are a lot of unanswered questions on the horizon for the nonprofit sector. Now is the time to equip your nonprofit board for success! Join the Alliance for Better Nonprofits, East Tennessee Foundation, and the United Ways of Greater Kingsport, Bristol TN/VA, and Greene County for our Board Innovation Summit – a virtual Zoom event featuring […]

By Tiffani Mensch on October 28, 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 Tiffani Mensch on September 24, 2020

4 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Strategic Plan

“ABN and our consultant were a breath of fresh air for our organization. Our consultant asked some good and thought-provoking questions about what we are doing now, where we want to be, and how we would get there. A lot of our board members have made very positive comments about working with ABN and I […]

By Tiffani Mensch on September 14, 2020

Storytelling Conference Sessions & Speakers

REGISTER TODAY! KEYNOTE: Storytelling Q&A | Ben Conard, Five North Chocolate Dedicated to great taste, consumer health, and sustainable sourcing, Ben Conard founded Five North Chocolate®, an award winning, Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® supporting cacao farmers around the world by creating deliciously nutritious, Fair Trade Certified chocolate snacks. For his work in the fair trade movement, Fairtrade […]

By Tiffani Mensch on July 08, 2020

Meet Storytelling Conference Keynote Ben Conard

Don’t miss our Q&A with conference keynote speaker Ben Conard! Dedicated to great taste, consumer health, and sustainable sourcing, Ben Conard founded Five North Chocolate®, an award winning, Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® supporting cacao farmers around the world by creating deliciously nutritious, Fair Trade Certified chocolate snacks. For his work in the fair trade movement, Fairtrade […]

By Tiffani Mensch on July 07, 2020

Meet Storytelling Conference Speaker Regina Bonds

Regina Bonds, also affectionately known as the Confidence Guru, is celebrated as one of the world’s most trusted voices to women, challenging them to use their confidence to improve, enhance, and, ultimately, elevate their lives. Regina has worked with women around the world to help them recognize their value, find their voice, and clarify their path […]

By Tiffani Mensch on July 07, 2020