Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

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

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...

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

YouTube video by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Storytelling as Advocacy A Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Influence

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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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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

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

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 ...

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

YouTube video by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Personal Branding: Crafting Your Unique Identity

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

Personal Branding: Crafting Your Unique Identity

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...

⚠️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

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance & Auburn Announce National Partnership

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/

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/

The Nonprofit Sector Is at a Crossroads. What’s your experience as a CNP? - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance The Race to Lead survey explores equity, leadership, and change in the nonprofit sector. CNPs share your voice today!

The nonprofit sector is at a crossroads... YOU can help shape its future! Join us in supporting @buildingmovement.bsky.social's Race to Lead 2025 survey and help drive a more inclusive, accountable sector.

nla1.org/race-to-lead...

Become a Certified Nonprofit Professional!

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...

Personal Branding: Crafting Your Unique Identity happening on August 26th

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...

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!

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...

YouTube video by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Nonprofits Change the World. We Prepare Their Leaders.

#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!

➡️ youtu.be/Gi0NYolxOq4?...

Embrace the Twists and Turns: How Unexpected Paths Lead to the Most Exciting Career Opportunities - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Alnierys Venegas, ACNP and Victoria Morneau share how embracing unexpected career twists led them to find meaningful work in the sector.

Your career path doesn’t have to be a straight line... 🎢 just ask Alnierys Venegas, ACNP, (Founder of iworknonprofit) and Victoria Morneau (Certified Career Strategist)! In our latest blog, they share how unexpected twists led to purpose-driven work in the nonprofit sector ➡️ nla1.org/career-twist...

Your career is your biggest opportunity to have a positive impact on the world!

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/

Meet Melanie Martin, CNP: The Woman Who Won’t Let St. Louis Go Hungry! Written by: Miles B., Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance On a recent visit to the St.

St. Louis won’t go hungry on Melanie Martin, MA, CNP’s watch! As Director of Community Engagement at the St. Louis Area Foodbank and a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), she’s working every single day to close the hunger gap. bit.ly/3IwR04p

YouTube video by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Focusing on the Participant's Experience to Radically Decentralize Power and Unleash Change

A BIG thank you to Daniel Pearson & Rebecca Findley of Unbound for leading yesterday's live session! 🍿

Decentering doesn’t mean disappearing... it means making space for community voices to lead your programs. youtu.be/-vECrRJWe5k

Why Timing Matters in Fundraising and How to Improve It - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance This guide explores how well-timed fundraising campaigns can boost donor engagement and what software tools can make getting your timing right simple.

Your message might be perfect... but is your timing? ⏰ Before you hit “send” on your next campaign, make sure you're not missing the most overlooked factor in fundraising! nla1.org/fundraising-...