Our Mission:
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofits; our mission is to strengthen the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce.
General Background:
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics Inc.) was founded in 1948 by H. Roe Bartle and is now in partnership with over 33 colleges and universities and also proudly partners with 15 national nonprofit organizations.
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and is the only nonprofit organization to meet the need of educating and preparing students and professionals to be leaders in the nonprofit sector.
Through their work in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, along several other related requirements, students are able to earn a nationally recognized certificate in nonprofit leadership. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential/certificate, puts students a length ahead when it comes to beginning a career in the nonprofit sector after graduation.
“I would recommend Nonprofit Leadership Alliance to any college student who wanted to get into the service business; it is the best way to find out about opportunities to be of service and get a leg up towards a career.”
— Phil Hanson
Executive Vice President, Heart of America United Way
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CNP’s Are……
EXPERIENCED
Research indicates that CNP’s are seven times more likely to rise to director+ level than their non-CNP peers.
SUCCESFUL
90% of CNP’s from established alliance campuses find a nonprofit job in 6 months or less.
VERSATILE
Top skills listed among CNPs include fundraising, public speaking, community outreach, and event planning.
KNOWLEDGABLE
Hiring managers report that the learning curve for CNPs is reduced by as much as two years due to the practical experience that comes from intensive internships, service-learning activities, and research-based training.
LEADERS
More than one in four CNPs have a position of director or above at their current employer. Top job titles among CNP’s include executive director, founder, CEO, and president.
- YOU CAN earn a national credential
- YOU CAN distinguish yourself in your major/minor
- YOU CAN learn about important work of nonprofits in the Cedar Valley and nationwide
- YOU CAN gain field experience
- YOU CAN build a GREAT network
- YOU CAN build close relationships with highly motivated students
- YOU CAN be part of the best alliance organizations in the nation
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