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Nonprofits Change the World.

We Prepare Their Leaders.

Working together

to build a better nonprofit sector.

At the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, we change the world by making sure that nonprofit organizations have the talented workforce needed to fulfill their missions. Our programs develop individual leaders so that their organizations are stronger and more effective in turn. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential and Leaderosity, our core talent development programs, lift the quality of life in all communities by building social sector leaders ready for the challenges of today’s world.

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What we offer

Programs and Services

Our signature programs and services offer a range of opportunities to build skills and develop leadership throughout your career. Tap into the top quality offering that is right for you.

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Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)

The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) is a nationally recognized credential designed to give you the skills and knowledge to perform better at your job. No matter where you are in your career, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has a CNP track for you to earn the CNP.

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Leaderosity: Train Your Team!

As a nonprofit ourselves, we understand that resources can be limited, but we believe that cost should not be a barrier to the skills and knowledge needed to drive real impact! That’s why we offer custom cost-effective training solutions that are designed specifically for nonprofit staff, volunteers, clients, and board members.

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Elevate: Annual Virtual Conference

A three-day conference experience designed to inspire your thinking and action around how you can: embrace change, promote wellness, cultivate a sense of connectivity, and lead the social sector’s charge into the future.

Making a difference

Impact by the numbers

Our work is grounded in the way we can shape the nonprofit sector and build a better future. We achieve our mission by reaching an impactful number of leaders annually.

Credentials

13,015+

Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credentials awarded

Prepared Workforce

77 Years

of strengthening the social sector with a talented, prepared workforce

Leaderosity114,378 +

nonprofit professionals trained in professional development activities since 2020

Read Our Impact Report!
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News and Information

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Blog

Ethics: The Unspoken Edge Nonprofits Need

February 11, 2026|

Written by Priya Balachandran, CNP, Events Co-Chair, Association of CNPs Executive Committee and Senior Researcher and Development Analyst, Northern Illinois Food Bank "If it's not handled

About Our Founder, H. Roe Bartle

H. Roe Bartle Speaking H. Roe Bartle was a national figure with a reputation as a businessman, philanthropist, politician and nonprofit executive. Bartle became the Scout Executive for the Kansas City Area Council and served in that role for 27 years until his retirement in 1955. For nearly 30 years, the Chief, as he was often called, led the Kansas City Area Council, now the Heart of America Council of the Boy Scouts of America. From 1948-1950, Bartle also served as interim president for Missouri Valley College. During this period he realized his vision for preparing talent for the nonprofit workforce. The first American Humanics students graduated from Missouri Valley College in 1952. Also having served two terms as Mayor of Kansas City (1955-1963), it is no coincidence that the Kansas City Chiefs have their name.

Making an Impact Since 1948

Meet the leaders who have experienced the power of our programs!

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