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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 27, 2025
Amid a whirlwind of shifting priorities and tight deadlines looming in 2025, Darcy Swan, CNP , does what she always does. She pauses to make space for people. Her team had been stretched thin. Last-minute changes piling up, and the pressure is on. But instead of rushing into action, she gathered everyone to regroup. Not to problem solve, but to take a breath.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 30, 2025
Ian Adair, MS, ACNP , four time nonprofit CEO and one of the first 50 professionals in the country to earn the Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) credential (a designation now held by hundreds in the United States), made the bold decision to move across the country for the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Seattle Police Foundation , a position that sits squarely at the intersection of trust, trauma, and transformation.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 18, 2025
For nonprofits, reputation isnt just important. Its everything. Trust is the foundation of donor relationships, volunteer engagement, and community impact. While many organizations focus on public relations and fundraising strategies, smaller, often overlooked factors can significantly shape how your nonprofit is perceived. A proactive approach to reputation management helps safeguard trust and ensure long-term credibility.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 16, 2025
Couldnt make it to the Nonprofit Leadership Alliances annual Elevate Conference on February 25-27 th , 2025? Now, you dont have to miss out! Elevate 2025 On Demand is officially live and ready for you to stream at your convenience. Elevate is a 3-day virtual nonprofit conference designed to help mission-driven professionals and organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 15, 2025
The most successful fundraisers put the fun in fundraising, which is why a-thons are so popular among schools and nonprofits. It doesnt matter if youre an elementary school teacher raising funds for an afterschool program or a nonprofit fundraising professional looking for new ways to power your missionanyone can organize a lucrative and engaging a-thon event!
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 3, 2025
While nonprofits can and should buck the overhead myth , theres still some logic in it. After all, what charitable organization doesnt want to minimize costs and devote more resources to its mission? Your fundraisers should strive to make this happen, even when it comes to gaining revenue for major projects. One short-term, low-cost fundraiser is a crowdfunding campaign.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 26, 2025
From door-to-door sales to tedious event planning, traditional fundraising can feel exhausting and time-consuming. While those methods work for some organizations, digital-first strategies can cut complicated logistics and open your fundraiser up to non-local supporters. Unlike traditional fundraising methods, an online store operates 24/7 with no hassle.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 19, 2025
The nonprofit sector is full of passion and pressure passion for changing the world for the better and pressure to tackle complex issues with limited resources. Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to burnout. In fact, half of the organizations surveyed by the National Council of Nonprofits reported workforce shortages due to burnout.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Its no secret that effective financial management is critical for nonprofits to thrive. However, many aspects of nonprofit finance can be confusing or difficult to navigate, from deciding how much of your budget to spend on overhead to choosing an accounting platform to organize your records. One of the most misunderstood elements of financial management is the nonprofit audit.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Hayley Freedman, MPH, CNP , has dedicated her life to uplifting communities and addressing global health inequities. From her early experience with AmeriCorps NCCC to her impactful work with the American Cancer Society, Hayley’s journey highlights the power of nonprofit work. Ive always led a life of service, she shared. My family was very service-oriented, and volunteering was always important to me.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 31, 2025
Kansas City is a city built on the shoulders of its nonprofit sector. With more than 12,569 registered 501(c)3 organizations and 117,196+ dedicated nonprofit workers, this sector drives meaningful change every single day. These professionals aren’t just strengthening our community, theyre impacting our local economy. Together, they annually contribute over $18.5 billion in revenue, employ thousands, and fuel social change that strengthens and uplifts our entire community ( Nonprofit Connec
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 10, 2025
The difference between a good year and a great one often comes down to the tools you use to power your work. While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. The right tools will empower them to fulfill their roles more efficiently and better serve your community. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 8, 2025
Before embarking on a capital campaign, you should feel confident in your organizations campaign plan. Knowing that your campaign goal is achievable and that you have the support of leading donors and other key stakeholders will set the tone for a successful campaign. Thats where a feasibility study comes into play. A feasibility study tests your preliminary goals and plans for an upcoming campaign through discussions with your organizations stakeholders.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort designed to raise a significant amount of money for a nonprofit within a set timeframe. These intensive campaigns enable your nonprofit to grow sustainably over time and are often dedicated to raising money for large-scale projects, such as building facilities, purchasing specific equipment, or creating an endowment.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent across society, its use growing especially quickly in the nonprofit sector. As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. If your nonprofit hasn’t yet incorporated AI into its work, there is no time like the present to get started!
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
2025 is the year your nonprofit organization needs to take its future seriously. The world is changing, and the social sector must lead the charge. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Elevate Conference is your opportunity to come together, spark new ideas, and cultivate the connected communities needed to drive meaningful change. Elevate 2025 is a call to action for nonprofit professionals to think boldly about their organizations and act with purpose.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Carly St. Onge, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), has spent nearly 12 years cultivating her expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management, specifically in healthcare. From her early days selling cookie dough in her neighborhood to her current role as Chief Development Officer at Logan Health Children’s in Kalispell, Montana, Carly’s career journey has been one defined by passion, persistence, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and their families.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
What motivates someone to dedicate their career to both clinical social work and the nonprofit sector? To find out, we interviewed Chicago local, Keenen Stevenson , Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional ( ACNP ), and the CEO of Innovative Strategies, LLC. His Certified Nonprofit Professional ( CNP ) credential, earned in 2012, and the recent achievement of the ACNP in 2024, have been crucial steps in driving his personal mission of transforming his community through policy change, youth e
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 5, 2024
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become increasingly popular. It not only offers flexibility for your team but also allows you to easily scale up your organization by hiring people who are the best fit for your nonprofit—regardless of their geographic location. However, remote work comes with its own challenges. Despite the growth of online fundraising and other nonprofit software solutions that allow you to execute your tasks from anywhere, communicating with different
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Kansas City, MO. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to welcome a new campus partnership with Alvin Community College (ACC) to bring the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential to ACC students at a discounted rate. Through this partnership, ACC students will have a unique opportunity to earn the nation’s only nationally recognized nonprofit credential, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change in their com
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Impact measurement, or impact measurement and management (IMM), is a new focus area in the nonprofit community. However, the principles behind it have been around forever. Every organization wants to understand just how effective it is at delivering its promised mission to the community it serves. Doing so is key to improving your programs and services, strengthening your relationships with supporters, and growing your organization’s operations over time.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 4, 2024
When Sara Frost, CNP, Ph.D. first joined AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), she was unsure of what her future held. With a bachelor’s degree in theater, she hadn’t envisioned herself pursuing education further or even working in the nonprofit sector. “I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she shared. “AmeriCorps was a really nice bridging point that actually launched the rest of my educational career.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 1, 2024
There are a lot of elements that go into organizing a successful nonprofit event. You’ve likely waded through articles about event marketing and promotion, soliciting corporate partnerships , and top tech tools to help you tackle your event with ease. However, to host a truly impactful gathering for your nonprofit, it’s worth it to go back to the basics and focus on the attendee experience.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
According to recent volunteer statistics , volunteers represent a significant one-third of the nonprofit workforce. Whether they’re helping at events, staffing programs, or serving on a board of directors, volunteers are key players in the success of every organization — making volunteer management an essential skill for any nonprofit professional. But volunteer management isn’t just about recruiting volunteers and telling them what to do.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In the heart of Dayton Ohio’s nonprofit sector, you can find Rebecca Cantrell, MA ABS, MPA, ACNP ( Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional ). This exclusive interview gives us a peek into her inspiring career journey and the profound impact one individual can have on their community as the Greene County Director for the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 28, 2024
Research predicts that member-based organizations will experience an uptick in new membership this year, building upon a trend that’s already been in motion for years. It’s up to your association to harness this momentum by not only reaching out to potential new members but also creating marketing materials that keep your existing members engaged. Behind any great marketing strategy is an effective plan.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 21, 2024
Kansas City, Mo. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to announce our newest Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Campus Partner : Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Through this partnership, Virginia Tech students gain a preferred track to earning the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential at a significantly reduced rate.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 20, 2024
When you think of overhead, you may let out a sigh. Nonprofit professionals know the implications of overhead and may be nervous to disclose just how much they spend on these operational expenses. However, we’re here to explain the importance of nonprofit overhead and debunk prominent overhead myths. This way, you can feel more at ease when discussing overhead and confidently portray why these costs are necessary to donors, board members, and other stakeholders.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 14, 2024
In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). His life’s work revolves around empowering youth, fostering leadership, and driving social change. With over a decade of experience in educational program development, his story serves as a powerful reminder that CNP’s are beyond equipped to create a global impact.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 6, 2024
As an organization that impacts many lives and communities, your nonprofit has a responsibility to form a team that can efficiently and effectively serve its beneficiaries and stakeholders. However, you can only cultivate a diverse and skilled team by making the recruitment process accessible to all, regardless of their abilities or background. A key stage for many hiring processes is the interview stage, making it a good place to start revamping your overall hiring approach.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 31, 2024
Jeanette Gass, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) , has been a reoccurring donor since 2021 after receiving her CNP credential in 2019, actively supporting the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s mission through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts on the Association of CNPs Executive Committee. What drives someone to give so much of their time, energy, and resources to a nonprofit cause?
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 23, 2024
While many associations struggled with declining membership and retention rates due to the pandemic, these numbers have bounced back strongly as of 2023. However, did you know that the associations reporting increased membership are more likely to have ongoing communication plans to engage members? These organizations are likely using digital communications and engagement strategies, such as regular emails, opportunities to earn professional credentials , and more.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 15, 2024
In today’s fundraising landscape, your nonprofit’s website is more important than ever for facilitating the donor journey. Why? It’s simple—online giving rose from almost 8% of total giving in 2022 to over 12% in 2023 for the average nonprofit. As your online fundraising hub, your website is a critical tool for engaging and retaining donors in the digital realm.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 10, 2024
Although technology has transformed communication, there’s still something special about receiving a letter in the mail. The anticipation of opening an envelope addressed to you creates a unique connection. For nonprofits, direct mail appeals remain crucial—it allows you to engage supporters personally and earn their backing for fundraisers and other initiatives.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 2, 2024
Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents. 1.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 18, 2024
For nonprofits, annual reports play an important role in maintaining both financial transparency and donor trust. As the name implies, most organizations create and publish these reports once a year, making them a staple that any nonprofit professional could benefit from brushing up on. To help you develop or improve your own impact reporting skills, this guide will explore the annual report creation process step by step.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 12, 2024
Pledge fundraising campaigns are a dynamic way to inspire donors to commit to future gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. In these campaigns, donors promise to contribute a specified amount based on the completion of certain actions, such as achieving a goal in a charity run. Typically, they pledge to fulfill their donation when a certain action is completed, such as running a specific number of miles in a fun run.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 12, 2024
You’ve almost certainly encountered them, but if you’re new to grant seeking, matching grants can be a bit anxiety-inducing. Between determining cost share, finding cash or in-kind contributions to cover it, and developing a bigger-picture strategy, these grants bring some baggage. But are they anything to be scared of or avoid? No! Matching grants are extremely common, especially for federal and other government funding opportunities.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 9, 2024
Imagine you’re an individual looking to get involved with a charitable cause for the first time. As you look at different organizations and missions, you start feeling a little overwhelmed. There are hundreds of worthwhile nonprofits to choose from that cater to several of your interests, from environmental conservation to children’s welfare. How will you choose who to support?
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 6, 2024
In the nonprofit sector, Tracy Kamen, a passionate Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), is creating a positive impact around the world. In this exclusive interview with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Tracy shares her story and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career making a difference. Get ready to be inspired by Tracy’s unique journey—a journey that’s all about impact!
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 5, 2024
In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success. In this blog post, we explore strategies for bridging generational and knowledge divides in nonprofit teams and harnessing the collective wisdom and expertise of all employees. 1.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 3, 2024
Nonprofit organizations are pivotal in driving social change, tackling systemic issues, and supporting marginalized groups. To foster sustainable and equitable progress, it’s crucial to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of nonprofit operations. This article explores the importance of DEI initiatives in nonprofits, the benefits of embracing such measures, and the challenges and opportunities they present.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 31, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to share the commencement of the April CNP Cohort for the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track program. This group of dedicated nonprofit leaders have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. A Cohort of Changemakers The April Cohort, comprising of 33 professionals, brings together a group committed to making a positive impact on society.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 29, 2024
Nonprofit organizations often operate on shoestring budgets, with every dollar being stretched to its limit to fulfill the organization’s mission. Yet the lifeblood of any nonprofit is its people – the passionate volunteers and hard-working staff who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to making a positive impact. Recognizing and rewarding your nonprofit staff is crucial for boosting morale, fostering a sense of appreciation, and retaining top talent.
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