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 communities and beyond. This initiative aligns with ACC’s commitment to providing students with valuable, career-enhancing opportunities.
Shaping the Future Through Nonprofit Leaders
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is dedicated to educating, preparing, and nurturing the next generation of compassionate, skilled nonprofit leaders. By identifying college students with a passion for service and encouraging their personal and professional growth, the Alliance develops individuals with the leadership ability to positively influence social change through the nonprofit sector.
Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D., CNP (President) shared, “By equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, we are not only investing in their professional growth but also in the betterment of communities across the nation. This partnership embodies our mission to empower the future leaders of the nonprofit sector to drive meaningful social change.”
About the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
For more than 75 years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has helped nonprofit professionals perform better in their jobs. 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. Learn more about our work at www.nla1.org or follow us on LinkedIn.
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