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ABN Member Spotlight: Campbell Culture Coalition

How many times have you sat around a dinner table with a group of friends and said, “You know what this town really needs?” This is exactly how the Campbell Culture Coalition got its start. A group of individuals living in Campbell County, Tennessee, who care about their town’s history and culture, felt they needed to do something to promote its important past and preserve its future. Instead of letting this idea fade into the night, they took action.

By Eddie Crim on June 13, 2018

ABN Member Spotlight: Renovatus Recovery Community

Since the 1970s, research has shown the most effective addiction treatment addresses the multiple needs of the patient rather than focusing on addiction alone. Renovatus is a truly unique program, created by Pete and Beth Higgs, with the mission of providing a safe home, life skills training, and a community environment under Christian discipleship to ensure a successful recovery and transition into a new, healthy life.

By Eddie Crim on June 5, 2018

Hosting a Charitable Gaming Event? Read This First!

Many organizations may not realize they are hosting illegal events, and, if in violation, could face a fine as large as $5,000 per occurrence. Read more to learn key information that will help your organization remain compliant with state law.

By Eddie Crim on May 29, 2018

Tax Reform is Here: Time for Funding Spring Cleaning!

With flowers blooming and birds chirping, spring is a good time to open the windows, dust off the bookshelf, and clean out the clutter that has accumulated over the cold winter. This winter also brought us the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and for nonprofits, it’s a good time to reevaluate your funding strategy.

By Eddie Crim on May 7, 2018

ABN Member Spotlight: Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking

Most of us are aware that human trafficking still exists in the modern world, but you might be surprised to learn how prolific it is right here in East Tennessee. The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking is working to bring awareness to the community and dramatically change the lives of the people they serve.

By Eddie Crim on April 19, 2018

Meet the 2018 Board Excellence Conference Presenters

Read the full bios of the 2018 Board Excellence Conference presenters.

By Tiffani Mensch on April 9, 2018

ABN Member Spotlight: Random Acts of Flowers

The gift of a bouquet is a memorable one. They show gratitude, communicate friendship, and are most often an expression love — but they can also help people who are coping with difficult times. Flowers are the universal signal that someone else is thinking about you. Random Acts of Flowers was started by one man in a wheelchair, delivering his collection of flowers to those who he felt were in greater need of support and well-wishes.

By Eddie Crim on March 23, 2018

An Inside Look at the 2018 Board Excellence Conference

ABN announces the full agenda of session topics, descriptions, and speakers for the 3rd Annual Board Excellence Conference on May 1st, 2018.

By Global Administrator on March 15, 2018

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