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The Alliance Blog
A Life Hack for Leaders
Written by: Mark W. Clark, MS, CNP Reading Time: 5 minutes There are scarce instances
Christian Brothers University and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announce National Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 10, 2023 CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org Christian Brothers
Using Data to Win Back Lapsed Donors: 4 Expert Tips
Written by: Gabrielle Perham, MBA Reading Time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits experience some level of
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Names March 1st: National CNP Day
KANSAS CITY, MO – March 1st 2023, marks the first inaugural National Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Day,
The Inspiring Legacy Behind the Kansas City Chiefs: The Story of H. Roe Bartle
Written by Miles Bilka, CNP Reading Time: 3 minutes Like many other Kansas City residents, we
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announces New Nonprofit Credential
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 18, 2023 CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org Nonprofit
4 Digital Marketing Tips for Social Impact Organizations
Written by: Javan Van Gronigen Reading Time: 5 minutes Social impact organizations often encounter the
How to Communicate Your Awesomeness by Strategically Using Your Authenticity
Written by: Kasey Hammock Reading Time: 3 minutes Leaders have a lot on their plates.
3 Steps to Create a Successful Monthly Giving Program
Your nonprofit relies on donations to power its day-to-day operations, from providing essential services to
5 Steps to Plan Incredible Virtual Auctions for Nonprofits
When just about all events were canceled in 2020, nonprofits were forced to get creative
A Guide to Form 990: FAQs and 3 Best Practices for Success
Written by: Mathew Tooker Reading Time: 7 minutes Your nonprofit had a successful year organizing
Running Your Fraternity’s Fundraising Events: A Mini Guide
There are a number of ways fraternities can approach fundraising projects, but by far one
Online Learning: Key Takeaways from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Educational Panel with NXUnite
eLearning provides nonprofit employees with educational resources and informative content, allowing them to continually develop
Elevate 2023: A Virtual Conference for Social Sector Leaders
Elevate 2023: A Virtual Conference for Social Sector Leaders Kansas City, Mo. – Social sector
Segmenting Donors for Communication: How Research Can Help
If you’re a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of forging a deep bond with
4 Strategies for Building Supporter Relationships
When you build strong relationships with your donors, you’re increasing the odds that they will
Lifelong Development as a Nonprofit Leader – The Value of Forum
Written by: Jenna McGuire Reading Time: 7 minutes In today’s world, we know that self-development
4 CNP Virtual Backgrounds
Written by: Miles Bilka, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you bored of using the
Developing Your Nonprofit Budget: 5 Steps for Success
Written by: Jon Osterburg Reading Time: 7 minutes The purpose of a nonprofit budget is
Crisis to Resilience: A CNP Story
Crisis to Resilience: A CNP Story Article reposted with permission from Reginald Davis, CNP, Strong
A Rewarding Nonprofit Internship: Tabby Robinson, CNP
Written by: Tabby Robinson, CNP Reading Time: 4 minutes An estimated 500,000 to 1 million
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Names Interim President for a Planned Leadership Transition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 7, 2022 CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org Nonprofit
Consistent Branding Across Channels: 4 Tips for Nonprofits
Written by: Ryan Felix Reading Time: 7 minutes Your nonprofit’s brand is your organization’s way
4 Tips for Your Next Nonprofit Outreach Campaign
Written by: Carl Diesing Reading Time: 7 minutes The nonprofit landscape is crowded; there are
A Rewarding Nonprofit Internship: Hannah Lazere, CNP
Written by: Hannah Lazere, CNP Reading Time: 4 minutes An estimated 500,000 to 1 million
Nonprofit Summer Reading List
For all those reading lovers out there, we present you the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance's Summer
Use the CNP to land your next job!
Written by: Jeanette Gass, CAP, CNP, CVEP, DES Reading Time: 4 minutes At the December 2021
A Rewarding Nonprofit Internship: Corey Phelps, CNP
Written by: Corey Phelps, CNP Reading Time: 4 minutes An estimated 500,000 to 1 million
Planning Successful Product Fundraisers: A Guide
Written by: Debbie Salat Reading Time: 4 minutes In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic,
The Importance of Staff Development
Written by: Amanda Onochie, CNP Reading Time: 4 minutes If you've found yourself searching for
Inspirational Quotes for Nonprofit Professionals
Nonprofit Professionals make a critical and irreplaceable contribution to our communities. Thank you to
Volunteer Management: Systems & Sets
Written by: Amanda Onochie, CNP Reading Time: 4 minutes Powering through our 3rd year of
The Difference between Coaching and Mentoring
Written by: Miles Bilka Reading Time: 3 minutes The Difference between Coaching and Mentoring
Volunteer Appreciation: 5 Tips for Your Organization
Written by: Shreya Tragad Reading Time: 5 minutes Your nonprofit’s volunteers are the core of
5 Tools Your Nonprofit Will Need in 2022
Written by: Lomesh Shah Reading Time: 5 minutes Every nonprofit needs to be
Born This Way Foundation: Be There Certificate
Born This Way Foundation was co-founded in 2011 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia
At Independent Sector’s Upswell, Changemakers Focus on Building a Healthy and Just Nation
Written by Rashidah McCoy, MS Reading Time: 3 minutes Launched in 2017, Upswell has been
Mobile Giving: 3 Ways to Utilize It for Your Nonprofit
Written by John Killoran Reading Time: 3 minutes Mobile devices have become such an everyday
Not Another Pizza Party: How to Incentivize Your Employees to Give Graciously
Written by Caroline Vives-Vietri, MPA, MNM, CNP, CGSP Reading Time: 2 minutes How can you incentivize
Optimizing the Donor Journey with Your Website: 4 Steps
Written by Anne Stefanyk and Allison Manley Reading Time: 4 minutes In today’s fundraising landscape,
One Step in a Path to Social Change: Allyship
Written by Miles Bilka, CNP Reading Time: 4 minutes Many of you are probably familiar
The Art of the A-Thon: A How-To Guide for A Memorable Fundraising Event
A-thon events are taking the fundraising space by storm. It doesn’t matter if you’re an
Keeping Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers Engaged: 4 Tips
Written by: Jacob Spencer Reading Time: 2 minutes What is peer to peer fundraising? From
Forever Tied Together
Written by Erica Davis, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Like many other Kansas City residents,
Coaching as a Leadership Tool
Written by Alliance President, Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes July 1, 2014.
Your Nonprofit Grants Manager Is Leaving: What Comes Next?
Employee churn can always be minimized, but it’s a fact of life at any organization.
Prioritizing Attendee Comfort: 4 Tips for In-Person Events
After a year and a half of remote work and virtual events, many are
Part 4: Meet the Alliance’s Fantastic Four
Part 4: Meet the Alliance's Fantastic Four Welcome to part four of the “Fantastic Four”
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Facebook Challenges
As a rising nonprofit leader, you’re well aware of the importance of diversifying your organization’s
Engaging College-Aged Adults to Volunteer
Written by Jared Baldwin, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to volunteerism, college-aged
Part 3: Meet the Alliance’s Fantastic Four
Part 3: Meet the Alliance's Fantastic Four Welcome to part three of the “Fantastic Four”
Part 2: Meet the Alliance’s Fantastic Four
Part 2: Meet the Alliance's Fantastic Four Welcome to part two of the “Fantastic Four”
Part 1: Meet the Alliance’s Fantastic Four
Part 1: Meet the Alliance's Fantastic Four Have you ever wondered what nonprofit superheroes have
The Moral Obligation to Become a Data-Driven Nonprofit
The one thing most nonprofits aren’t doing is something we have a moral obligation to
Reflect and Rebuild: Elevate 2022
Reflect and Rebuild at Elevate 2022: A Virtual Conference for Social Sector Leaders Did someone forward you this
Peer-to-Peer vs. Crowdfunding: 5 Key Differences
At first glance, peer-to-peer fundraising and crowdfunding do not seem all that different. In fact,
Understanding Your Registration Form Data: 5 Tips
The answers provided on registration forms for your nonprofit’s events, newsletter subscriptions, and other offerings
The Growth of Social Justice Funding and the Risk of Movement Capture
Article reposted with permission from Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Since 2017, millions of
Using Jazz for Nonprofit Leadership Effectiveness
Written by Brian Fraser, Lead Provocateur, Jazzthink Consulting I’m fascinated by the problems and possibilities
What’s Fair? Exploring social justice in America.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2021 For more information, contact Miles Bilka, CNP miles@nla1.org P:
How the Career Development Award Impacted My Life
Written by Ariel Kaylor, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes With unpaid internships being a common
Designing Your Nonprofit’s Website: Where to Start
Designing Your Nonprofit’s Website: Where to Start As a nonprofit professional, you know how important
Busting the Overhead Myth
Written by Tyler Adams, MNLM CNP Reading Time: 4 Minutes 30 Seconds How can nonprofits
Inspire Your Volunteers: 4 Tips for Advocacy Leaders
Passionate volunteers power your advocacy campaigns. Between contacting their elected officials, attending your events, and
How Losing My Job Saved My Life
Written by Alyssa Turcsak, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes I firmly believe vulnerability fosters a deeper
4 Virtual Fundraising Event Planning Best Practices
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your nonprofits’ team members have likely been out of the
What I Learned From Interviewing Tequilla Lopez, CDP
Written by Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D., CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes At the opening keynote session
Are You Ready to Return to the Office?
Written by David LeFebvre, CNP, CFRE Reading Time: 2 minutes As I returned to the
8 Essential Nonprofit Management Skills and Development Tips
As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best
A Founder Like No Other
Written by Miles Bilka, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Happy Birthday to our founder, H. Roe
Lobbying: come on in, the water’s fine!
Written by Keely O’Sullivan Kurtz, MS, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Nonprofit professionals are resource gatherers,
The Evolution of a Program
Written by Katie Rossman, MPA, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Now more than ever it is
Turning Passion into Purpose
Written by Katie Rossman, MPA, CNPReading Time: 2 minutes Growing up, I spent a lot of
What do 320 billion coffee cups look like?
Written by Keely O'Sullivan Kurtz, MS, CNPReading Time: 2 minutes Would 320 billion Starbucks cups
What is a Changemaker?
Written by Miles BilkaReading Time: 2 minutes What is a changemaker? You’ve been seeing the word
Identifying & Understanding Implicit Bias
Written by Miles Bilka Reading Time: 2 minutes In present society, we are often faced with
So, you want to stand out from the crowd?
Written by Katie Rossman, MPA, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Congratulations, you are a CNP! You
We Have a Pit Bull Problem.
Written by Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes When I was first getting into
What the CNP Means to Me
Written by Ariel Kaylor, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes Justice. Equity. Service. Love. These are the
We Mean Business – Nonprofit Employees with a Business Degree
Written by Miles Bilka,CNP Reading Time: 1 minutes 30 secs Since I was a kid,
What’s the Tea with Elevate?!
Written by Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, CNP Reading Time: 1 min 32 secs We’ve emailed you
Virtual Communications: Work From Home Tips for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations have felt the immense impact of the pandemic on almost every facet of
Training Your Nonprofit Team to Use Direct Mail Appeals
Training Your Nonprofit Team to Use Direct Mail Appeals Although technology has forever altered the
Don’t worry. You can always go to flight school.
Written by Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, CNP Reading Time: 2 minutes We teach people how
Nonprofit Courses | Professional Training for Social Good
Check out how nonprofit courses can help with training and development at your organization.
Learning Management System for Nonprofits: A Complete Guide
Education is a key element of the services that organizations provide to their communities. Learn how a learning management system for nonprofits can help.
Can I Change the World?
Written by Alondra AyalaAugust 12, 2020 | 3 min. read The decision to pursue a career in
What Does Inclusion Really Mean?
Written by David LeFebvreAugust 5, 2020 | 4 min. read In our world, we talk about
What Did You Learn Today?
Written by Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D. July 29, 2020 | 4 min. read Every day brings possibilities
Maybe You Won’t Get Invited Back
When my sons were little and I was dropping them off at a friend's house,
Welcome to Remote Working
Remote working can become a breeding ground for worries … Managers worrying that they don’t have a sense of what their staff members are doing. Employees worrying that their managers think they are doing laundry instead of working. Everyone worrying about the disruption and chaos that has become their new normal. (Not to mention those of us worrying about not having enough toilet paper!)
Moving In-Person Trainings to a Virtual Space
Questions and Considerations We have already signed a contract with a venue. How do we
A College Student’s Guide to the Coronavirus
Move to Virtual Meetings If your school has not limited contact and/or gone to a
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and Alpha Phi Omega announce Strategic partnership, Resulting in pipeline of nonprofit leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2019 For more information, contact Christa Beall Diefenbach Christa@NLA1.org M:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Learn about leading inclusively, overcoming your bias and seeing diversity grow, how to equitably hire and recruit, develop DEI partners and Allies through inclusion, and so much more.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership Credentials
As the community needs served by nonprofit organizations become more complex, it is critical now
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance to co-host the Career Fair & Expo at the 2019 Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference
The Career Fair & Expo will provide opportunities for students and young professionals to connect
Hear what Independent Sector had to say about AMI 2019
Two Independent Sector ambassadors attended AMI 2019 in Orlando, and here's what they had to