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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
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 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
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 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
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 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
October 14, 2025 at 8:11 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
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 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
October 6, 2025 at 9:37 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
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 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...
October 1, 2025 at 4:49 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
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 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
September 24, 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...
September 10, 2025 at 5:21 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
September 2, 2025 at 4:53 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
August 28, 2025 at 11:28 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
August 20, 2025 at 4:48 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...
August 19, 2025 at 5:38 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
August 15, 2025 at 6:07 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/
August 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
National Nonprofit Day is the perfect time to invest in yourself! 🎉

Now through August 18, get 15% off any Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) or Advanced CNP (ACNP) program ➡️ nla1.org/cnp/
August 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The six-month facilitator-led Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) September Cohort will be here SOON! This is your chance to strengthen your skills, make a real difference in your community, and take your #nonprofit career to the next level. Learn More ➡️ nla1.org/cnp-professi...
August 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Join Kristy Ryan, MPA, ACNP, SHRM-SCP, Chief Operating Officer at @moveforhunger.bsky.social and one of our Advanced CNPs, for a free webinar that will help you define your personal brand and craft a bio that actually connects!

➡️ Tuesday, August 26th at 12 PM CST
➡️ bit.ly/NLAPersonalB...
July 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We’re proud to recognize Laura Brown, ACNP 🎉 #ACNPsinAction

As Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Laura brings over 20 years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management, and nonprofit leadership!
July 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy National #HireAVeteran Day! 😁 We're proud to support Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and Military Spouses as they transition into careers in the #nonprofit sector.

As a small thank you for your service, we offer a year-round military discount ($200 Savings)! bit.ly/CNPMilitaryD...
July 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential is here to turn your passion into a purpose driven career!

Undergraduate or Graduate Student? Save big with discounted program fees! Start building your #nonprofit career today ✅ nla1.org/cnp/
July 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Spoiler alert: Your programs are not the center of the universe. 🤯

Join Daniel Pearson (Chief International Program Officer) and Rebecca Findley (VP of Program Development) from Unbound to learn how to decenter our programs and recenter shared values!

📅 Wednesday, July 16th
➡️ bit.ly/3TjPrcd
July 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM