Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
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Nonprofits are changing the world but who’s preparing their leaders?
For 75+ years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has equipped Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNPs) to lead with purpose and impact.
Learn more at nla1.org
For 75+ years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has equipped Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNPs) to lead with purpose and impact.
Learn more at nla1.org
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Nonprofits Change the World. We Prepare Their Leaders.
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#Nonprofits are changing the world. But who’s preparing their leaders? 🤔
Since 1948 (yes, we’re older than Color TV 📺), the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics) has equipped Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNPs) to lead with purpose and impact!
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Since 1948 (yes, we’re older than Color TV 📺), the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics) has equipped Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNPs) to lead with purpose and impact!
➡️ youtu.be/Gi0NYolxOq4?...
Elevate 2026 Early Bird pricing just opened! 🐦 Join us February 24–25, 2026 for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s 12th Annual Virtual Conference for Social Sector Leaders: ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Elevate 2026 Early Bird pricing just opened! 🐦 Join us February 24–25, 2026 for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s 12th Annual Virtual Conference for Social Sector Leaders: ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ
A HUGE thank you to our friend and author, Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professor at the University of Arizona and Nonprofit Consultant, for leading today's training on mindfulness! Missed it live? Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/-RRT41iq2mM
Leading with Intention: How Mindfulness Strengthens Nonprofit Leadership
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November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A HUGE thank you to our friend and author, Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professor at the University of Arizona and Nonprofit Consultant, for leading today's training on mindfulness! Missed it live? Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/-RRT41iq2mM
We’re proud to support Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and Military Spouses pursuing impact-driven careers in the #nonprofit sector!
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➡️ Questions? Join Nov. 14th's Open House: bit.ly/43XrEEz
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➡️ Service Verification: bit.ly/49E9yv0
➡️ Questions? Join Nov. 14th's Open House: bit.ly/43XrEEz
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November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We’re proud to support Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and Military Spouses pursuing impact-driven careers in the #nonprofit sector!
➡️ Service Verification: bit.ly/49E9yv0
➡️ Questions? Join Nov. 14th's Open House: bit.ly/43XrEEz
➡️ Learn More: lnkd.in/gEXTiTYs
➡️ Service Verification: bit.ly/49E9yv0
➡️ Questions? Join Nov. 14th's Open House: bit.ly/43XrEEz
➡️ Learn More: lnkd.in/gEXTiTYs
Join our friend, Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professor at the University of Arizona and Mindful Nonprofit Consultant, for a practical training on mindfulness!
➡️ Thursday, November 13th, 11AM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAIntention
➡️ Thursday, November 13th, 11AM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAIntention
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Join our friend, Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professor at the University of Arizona and Mindful Nonprofit Consultant, for a practical training on mindfulness!
➡️ Thursday, November 13th, 11AM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAIntention
➡️ Thursday, November 13th, 11AM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAIntention
Let's give a big welcome to our new sponsor: Sixfold Strategies! 🎉 Interested in supporting Elevate's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? Learn more: bit.ly/NLAElevate26
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Let's give a big welcome to our new sponsor: Sixfold Strategies! 🎉 Interested in supporting Elevate's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? Learn more: bit.ly/NLAElevate26
Excited to be supporting Neon One for another year of Generosity Xchange! Join us virtually October 15-16, for two days of bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies that show how technology and human connection work together to build stronger communities! bit.ly/46PBl8Q
October 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Excited to be supporting Neon One for another year of Generosity Xchange! Join us virtually October 15-16, for two days of bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies that show how technology and human connection work together to build stronger communities! bit.ly/46PBl8Q
Founded in 1948, NLA stands on the homelands of Indigenous Peoples, at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. These ancestral lands are home to the Osage, Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Shawnee, and Wyandot Nations.
Learn more about the Indigenous homelands where you live and work: native-land.ca
Learn more about the Indigenous homelands where you live and work: native-land.ca
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Founded in 1948, NLA stands on the homelands of Indigenous Peoples, at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. These ancestral lands are home to the Osage, Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Shawnee, and Wyandot Nations.
Learn more about the Indigenous homelands where you live and work: native-land.ca
Learn more about the Indigenous homelands where you live and work: native-land.ca
Join us next week at Neon One's Generosity Xchange October 15-16, for 2 days of bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies that show how technology and human connection work together to build stronger communities! Register For Free ➡️ bit.ly/46PBl8Q
October 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Join us next week at Neon One's Generosity Xchange October 15-16, for 2 days of bold ideas, real stories, and practical strategies that show how technology and human connection work together to build stronger communities! Register For Free ➡️ bit.ly/46PBl8Q
Our Director of Programs, Keely O'Sullivan Kurtz, MS, ACNP and Partnerships Manager, Erica Davis, CNP, EMBA are busy having a blast at the Nonprofit Innovation Optimization Summit in Kansas City! 🚀 Thank you for inviting us, NextAfter! #niosummit
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our Director of Programs, Keely O'Sullivan Kurtz, MS, ACNP and Partnerships Manager, Erica Davis, CNP, EMBA are busy having a blast at the Nonprofit Innovation Optimization Summit in Kansas City! 🚀 Thank you for inviting us, NextAfter! #niosummit
After 10 years of dedicated leadership, we announce the retirement of our President, Dr. Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, ACNP, effective December 31, 2025 🧡
Details on the position announcement can be found here: nla1.org/our-staff/ca...
Details on the position announcement can be found here: nla1.org/our-staff/ca...
October 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
After 10 years of dedicated leadership, we announce the retirement of our President, Dr. Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, ACNP, effective December 31, 2025 🧡
Details on the position announcement can be found here: nla1.org/our-staff/ca...
Details on the position announcement can be found here: nla1.org/our-staff/ca...
Join us on October 28th for a powerful live panel hosted by the Association of CNPs Executive Committee as we dive into the many dimensions of #ethics in nonprofit leadership! bit.ly/EthicsOct25
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Join us on October 28th for a powerful live panel hosted by the Association of CNPs Executive Committee as we dive into the many dimensions of #ethics in nonprofit leadership! bit.ly/EthicsOct25
Connect with #nonprofit peers who care as deeply as you do! Explore the many sides of #ethics in nonprofit leadership hosted by our friends from the Association of CNPs Executive Committee. Expect a dynamic conversation on values, data, and decisions that shape our sector. bit.ly/EthicsOct25
September 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Connect with #nonprofit peers who care as deeply as you do! Explore the many sides of #ethics in nonprofit leadership hosted by our friends from the Association of CNPs Executive Committee. Expect a dynamic conversation on values, data, and decisions that shape our sector. bit.ly/EthicsOct25
A HUGE thank you to our friend, Shaylene Smith JD, CNP, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council for leading last week's powerful live webinar!
Together, we explored nonprofit advocacy learning what’s possible (and safe!) 🎥 Missed it live? Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/1EJC5khTM3c
Together, we explored nonprofit advocacy learning what’s possible (and safe!) 🎥 Missed it live? Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/1EJC5khTM3c
Storytelling as Advocacy A Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Influence
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September 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A HUGE thank you to our friend, Shaylene Smith JD, CNP, Executive Director of Blue River Arts Council for leading last week's powerful live webinar!
Together, we explored nonprofit advocacy learning what’s possible (and safe!) 🎥 Missed it live? Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/1EJC5khTM3c
Together, we explored nonprofit advocacy learning what’s possible (and safe!) 🎥 Missed it live? Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/1EJC5khTM3c
From shaping large-scale programs across Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois to building a culture of using data for impact, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), Amanda Kline, is ensuring every Girl Scout has the chance to thrive! 🌟 #youthdevelopment bit.ly/AmandaACNP
How Amanda Kline is Using Data to Transform the Girl Scout Experience
Written by: Miles B., Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance For a young Girl Scout, earning a new badge means trying something new! But the reality is, we know it represents so much more.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
From shaping large-scale programs across Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois to building a culture of using data for impact, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), Amanda Kline, is ensuring every Girl Scout has the chance to thrive! 🌟 #youthdevelopment bit.ly/AmandaACNP
Learn what’s permissible, what’s powerful, and how advocacy strengthens your mission ⤵️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
Join our friend, Shaylene Smith JD, CNP, Executive Director, Blue River Arts Council to learn what your nonprofit can safely do in the political realm and why #advocacy is one of the strongest tools to advance your mission.
➡️ Wednesday, September 17th, 12PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
➡️ Wednesday, September 17th, 12PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
September 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Learn what’s permissible, what’s powerful, and how advocacy strengthens your mission ⤵️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
Can you believe Elevate 2026 planning is already underway? Let's give a big welcome to our very first sponsor: University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work! 🎉 Interested in supporting or learning more about Elevate's 13th year? Learn more: bit.ly/Elevate26Spo...
September 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Can you believe Elevate 2026 planning is already underway? Let's give a big welcome to our very first sponsor: University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work! 🎉 Interested in supporting or learning more about Elevate's 13th year? Learn more: bit.ly/Elevate26Spo...
Did you know that major gifts account for 88% of #fundraising dollars but come from just 12% of donors? Read more ⬇️
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How to Create a Sustainable Major Giving Program: 3 Tips - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Major giving comprises a substantial portion of most nonprofits' fundraising revenue. Develop a strong major giving program in this guide.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did you know that major gifts account for 88% of #fundraising dollars but come from just 12% of donors? Read more ⬇️
nla1.org/major-giving...
nla1.org/major-giving...
Join our friend, Shaylene Smith JD, CNP, Executive Director, Blue River Arts Council to learn what your nonprofit can safely do in the political realm and why #advocacy is one of the strongest tools to advance your mission.
➡️ Wednesday, September 17th, 12PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
➡️ Wednesday, September 17th, 12PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
September 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join our friend, Shaylene Smith JD, CNP, Executive Director, Blue River Arts Council to learn what your nonprofit can safely do in the political realm and why #advocacy is one of the strongest tools to advance your mission.
➡️ Wednesday, September 17th, 12PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
➡️ Wednesday, September 17th, 12PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Advocacy
Building Movement Project is building the largest dataset on race and leadership in the sector with the Race to Lead Survey. It’s anonymous, and your experiences help build a national portrait of where we are, what's working, and what still needs to change. ➡️ Take the survey: bit.ly/RTL2025-NLA
August 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Building Movement Project is building the largest dataset on race and leadership in the sector with the Race to Lead Survey. It’s anonymous, and your experiences help build a national portrait of where we are, what's working, and what still needs to change. ➡️ Take the survey: bit.ly/RTL2025-NLA
What does it take to build a city? Certified Nonprofit Professional, Chandler DeWees, CNP is proving it’s more than construction. From building community spaces to serving on local #nonprofit boards, he's shaping the future of #CedarRapids, Iowa! bit.ly/ChandlerCNP
Chandler DeWees, CNP, is Building Partnerships from the Ground Up!
Written by: Miles B., Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance In a world where professionals often choose between careers that build profit and those that build community, Chandler DeWees is ...
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August 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What does it take to build a city? Certified Nonprofit Professional, Chandler DeWees, CNP is proving it’s more than construction. From building community spaces to serving on local #nonprofit boards, he's shaping the future of #CedarRapids, Iowa! bit.ly/ChandlerCNP
A HUGE thank you to our friend and today's presenter, Kristy Ryan, MPA, ACNP, SHRM-SCP, Chief Operating Officer, Move For Hunger! Together, we took a fresh look at our resumes, CVs, and bios, recrafted them, and walked away ready to tell our stories with confidence! 😎 youtu.be/oqPC9RG8gWI
Personal Branding: Crafting Your Unique Identity
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August 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A HUGE thank you to our friend and today's presenter, Kristy Ryan, MPA, ACNP, SHRM-SCP, Chief Operating Officer, Move For Hunger! Together, we took a fresh look at our resumes, CVs, and bios, recrafted them, and walked away ready to tell our stories with confidence! 😎 youtu.be/oqPC9RG8gWI
Exciting news! NLA and the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential have been featured in Valiant CEO Magazine’s “The Evolution of Efficiency: Intelligent Solutions for Modern Business Challenges” 📑 bit.ly/NLAValiantCEO
August 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Exciting news! NLA and the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential have been featured in Valiant CEO Magazine’s “The Evolution of Efficiency: Intelligent Solutions for Modern Business Challenges” 📑 bit.ly/NLAValiantCEO
Your story is more than a job title - learn how to tell it! 🖋️ Join our friend, Kristy Ryan, MPA, ACNP, SHRM-SCP, Chief Operating Officer at @moveforhunger.bsky.social, for a free webinar to help you craft a bio that actually connects!
➡️ Tuesday, August 26th at 2 PM CST
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➡️ Tuesday, August 26th at 2 PM CST
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August 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Your story is more than a job title - learn how to tell it! 🖋️ Join our friend, Kristy Ryan, MPA, ACNP, SHRM-SCP, Chief Operating Officer at @moveforhunger.bsky.social, for a free webinar to help you craft a bio that actually connects!
➡️ Tuesday, August 26th at 2 PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAPersonalB...
➡️ Tuesday, August 26th at 2 PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAPersonalB...
⚠️Help show lawmakers why nonprofits matter! Visit nonprofitsgetitdone.org ⚠️
When we support funding for nonprofits, we’re supporting health, emergency services, food assistance, and so much more that communities across the nation rely on. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NonprofitDay
When we support funding for nonprofits, we’re supporting health, emergency services, food assistance, and so much more that communities across the nation rely on. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NonprofitDay
August 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
⚠️Help show lawmakers why nonprofits matter! Visit nonprofitsgetitdone.org ⚠️
When we support funding for nonprofits, we’re supporting health, emergency services, food assistance, and so much more that communities across the nation rely on. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NonprofitDay
When we support funding for nonprofits, we’re supporting health, emergency services, food assistance, and so much more that communities across the nation rely on. #NonprofitsGetItDone #NonprofitDay
Exciting news! The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance welcomes Auburn University as the newest university to join its Campus Partnership Program.
This new partnership provides AU students with a discounted track to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential! 🎓 🤝 nla1.org/auburn-cnp/
This new partnership provides AU students with a discounted track to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential! 🎓 🤝 nla1.org/auburn-cnp/
August 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Exciting news! The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance welcomes Auburn University as the newest university to join its Campus Partnership Program.
This new partnership provides AU students with a discounted track to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential! 🎓 🤝 nla1.org/auburn-cnp/
This new partnership provides AU students with a discounted track to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential! 🎓 🤝 nla1.org/auburn-cnp/