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Certified Nonprofit Professional

The Certified Nonprofit Professional credential is the only nationally recognized credential in nonprofit management that provides learning and real world experience. Our program means you will perform better in your job and be seven times (7x) more likely to be a leader where you work.

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Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Sample Quiz

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First Name

Last Name

Email

All 501(c)(3) recognized organizations, except religious institutions, are required to file annually with the IRS.

True

False

Which of the following solicitation methods is the most effective?

Letter from a peer

Face-to-Face meeting

Social media request

Special event ask

Some researchers refer to the evolving focus of nonprofit organizations on social enterprise activities as the Fourth Sector. What differentiates this type of organization?

No distinctions; social enterprise is a new word for the same activity

Requires contractual partnerships with public agencies

Moves away from a mission focus to be more responsive to donor needs

Access to new types of resources such as socially focused private investment capital

The value of systems thinking as a tool for innovation highlights the importance of

Environmental changes rather than institutions

Projects and programs rather than people

Understanding context as specific and unique to solving problems

Recreating what has worked in other locations

All nonprofit programs must be self-sustaining in order to be effective.

True

False

A key component of effective program design includes an explanatory if/then statement which outlines problems and solutions, referred to as:

Theory of Change

Needs Assessment

Case Statement

Program Rationale

The private inurement doctrine:

Defines the volunteer board of directors as the legal authority of the nonprofit.

Ensures that volunteer leaders do not receive a personal financial benefit from their decisions as board members

Allows the IRS to offer tax-exemption to nonprofit organizations

Prohibits clients from suing nonprofit organizations

Internal controls are the checks and balances within an organization intended to protect against misappropriation of a nonprofit's resources.

True

False

Following the tragedies of September 11, 2001, many US citizens were suddenly treated differently because of their religion or their appearance. This is an example of

Disparate treatment

Disparate Impact

Diversity

Stereotyping

Market segmentation is best used when all of an organization's stakeholders are very similar.

True

False

If you are human, leave this field blank.

CNP Competencies and Learning Topics

Since 1948, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has focused its certification on the competencies required for the success of nonprofit managers and leaders. While the list has evolved over the years, competencies remain at the center of the knowledge, skills, and abilities recognized by the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential.

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What does it take to earn a CNP?

When you earn your CNP, you will be part of a global network of professionals leading teams that make our world better. Every person who wears a CNP badge meets five requirements. Hover over each icon to learn more.

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