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The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to officially announce a new campus partnership with Auburn University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (PNPS) program to bring the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential to AU students at a discounted rate. Guided by Peter C. Weber, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, and Auburn’s dedicated CNP Campus Director, students will be equipped to drive meaningful change in their local community and be
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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement
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Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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