🚨 Next six-month CNP cohort starts June 22nd!🚨 Join us on May 19th for an information session to see what the facilitator-led program is all about and get your questions answered directly by our Director of Programs and Program Coordinator! ➡️ bit.ly/CNPINFO-June

Thank you to everyone who engaged in today’s webinar, Strategic Volunteer Engagement: The Missing Link to Scaling Organizational Capacity presented by Nicole R Smith, CVA, Executive Director of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE)! Watch here: youtu.be/K9oiO72PuBM?...

What if #empathy at work isn’t about taking it all on? Our friend, Mandy Kutschied, Founder of Cup of Culture Consulting LLC, breaks down how nonprofit leaders can support their teams without burning out: nla1.org/empathetic-l...

We're heading to San Diego for Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ICON conference! #AFPICON If you want to learn more about the nationally recognized CNP credential, support our mission, or start a bigger conversation, come meet us at Booth 227.

Join our friend Adrian Jamieson, Executive Director and CEO of Community Action of Southern Indiana, for a practical training using the "Human Physics" model! ➡️ Tuesday, April 28th, 12PM CST ➡️ bit.ly/90-days-nla

In this week's newsletter, Shara Szott, CNP, sits down with our new President & CEO, Pherabe Kolb, to learn about her journey, leadership perspective, and vision for strengthening the nonprofit workforce at a pivotal moment for our sector. www.linkedin.com/pulse/meet-n...

🚨 Next six-month CNP cohort starts April 20th! 🚨 Join us on April 9th for an information session to see what the facilitator-led program is all about and get your questions answered directly by our Director of Programs and Program Coordinator! ➡️ bit.ly/CNP-April-Info

We’re pleased to share that Pherabe Kolb has been named incoming President & CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, effective April 6. With 13,000+ Certified Nonprofit Professionals worldwide, we look forward to continuing our mission and expanding our impact. Learn more: nla1.org/president/

Start your day with a little luck🍀As a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), your work is rooted in purpose and impact. Now bring that same spirit to your morning routine! Even our President, Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, ACNP, is enjoying her new Lucky CNP Mug! ➡️ www.bonfire.com/lucky-cnp/

Anyone else think the #nonprofit sector might have a hat problem...? 🤔

Whether you’re attending, speaking, volunteering, sponsoring, or serving on the planning committee, #Elevate2026 is stronger because of you. Check out the official social media toolkit 🎉https://socialpresskit.com/nonprofit-leadership-alliance

Some things never change.... just a lot more caffeine now 😅 How to make your #nonprofit career smoother, though? Easy, check out the #CertifiedNonprofitProfessional

Welcome to Elevate 2026's new sponsor: UMB Bank! 🎉 Want to learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? ➡️ ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

Welcome to Elevate 2026's new sponsor: monday.com 🎉 Want to learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? ➡️ ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

Welcome to Elevate 2026's new sponsor: The DeBruce Foundation 🎉 Want to learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? ➡️ ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

Give a big welcome to Elevate 2026's new sponsor: Pearl Impact Media 🎉 Want to learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? ➡️ ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

Feeling like you’re not growing where you are? 🌱 The #nonprofit sector has so many mission areas to explore! If one isn't sticking with you, maybe it's time to be replanted.

Nonprofits are changing the world... but who’s preparing their leaders? 🤔 The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has been since 1948! Our dedicated staff is OFFICIALLY BACK from a restful holiday break gearing up for the 12th Annual Elevate Conference this February 🧡 ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

Looking to Earn your Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) in 2026 through our facilitator led 6-month cohort? See 2026's Program Dates: nla1.org/cnp-professi... ➡️ January 26, 2026 - June 2026 ➡️ April 20, 2026 - September 2026 ➡️ June 22, 2026 - November 2026 ➡️ September 14, 2026 - February 2027

Let's give a big welcome to Elevate 2026's new sponsor: Leadership Potential 🎉 Want to learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's 12th Annual Virtual Conference? ➡️ ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

From strengthening national networks to supporting communities facing diaper and period insecurity, Amy Faugas, CNP, Chief of National Member Services at @diapernetwork.bsky.social is helping communities meet essential needs. ⤵️ #CNPsinAction bit.ly/Amy-Faugas-CNP

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to welcome Merrimack College as the newest institution to join the CNP Campus Partnership Program🎉 bit.ly/Merrimack-CNP

Let's give a big welcome to our new sponsor: Tucson Foundations! 🎉 Interested in supporting Elevate's 12th Annual Virtual Conference or just want to learn more? ➡️ ringcentr.al/4pjcbqJ

Whether you’ve been thinking about enrolling for a while or just got curious, 2026 is the perfect moment to sharpen your skills, strengthen your impact, and continue building stronger, more connected communities. www.linkedin.com/pulse/our-gi...

We’re kicking off #GivingTuesday with a little something for you... until December 8th, all CNP and Advanced CNP programs are 15% off 🎁 (That's a savings of $270 on the 6 month professional track!) ➡️ Use Promo Code: GIVINGTUES ➡️ nla1.org/cnp-professi...

Your expertise, curiosity, and generosity move the work forward and shape our community and sector. Thank you for investing in our Mission 🧡 nla1.org/donation/

Excited to share this week's edition of, "Letters From a CNP: Training and Tips from Certified Nonprofit Professionals"! ⬇ November's insights come straight from our friend, Travers J. Oliver, CNP, Head of Philanthropic Services, Founders Pledge www.linkedin.com/pulse/nonpro...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 ➡️ bit.ly/NLAPersonalB...