Service Organization Track

Certified Nonprofit Professional

We partner with AmeriCorps to offer the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential as a benefit of membership.

Find a Purpose – Build a Career

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance knows the skills that hiring managers want to find. We are proud to partner with AmeriCorps to offer our nationally-recognized nonprofit management certification program. AmeriCorps VISTA, FEMA CORPS, NCCC, and alumni meet both the Volunteer Service and Professional Experience requirements through their year of service.

AmeriCorps NCCC Members in front of booth at conference
service organization
Woman volunteering outside

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. Test your knowledge by taking the CNP Sample Quiz.

volunteer service

Volunteer Service

professional experience

Professional Experience

nonprofit knowledge skills

Nonprofit Knowledge and Skills

leadership development

Leadership Development

general learning

Education

The CNP credential is available to all AmeriCorps members and Alumni!

AmeriCorps NCCC

AmeriCorps NCCC members serve directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges. AmeriCorps NCCC members and alumni meet both the Volunteer Service and Professional Experience requirements through their year of service. AmeriCorps NCCC members receive a discount for CNP enrollment.

The fee of $100 (traditionally $300) includes access to the independent study guide, student profile portal, a digital badge, and a blockchain certificate upon completion.

Looking for a partial scholarship opportunity? Apply Now! 

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps VISTA and FEMA CORPS members serve directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges. Both meet the Volunteer Service and Professional Experience requirements through their year of service.

The fee of $300 includes access to the independent study guide, student profile portal, a digital badge, and a blockchain certificate upon completion.

Looking for a partial scholarship opportunity? Apply Now! 

What can you expect?

CNP Central

Our portal for all things related to earning the CNP. This one-stop hub combines announcements, resources, discussion groups, blogs and your credential profile — all in one convenient location.

Mentor Match

Pair up with one of our CNPs working in the social sector. Ask questions you aren’t sure who to ask. Practice interview skills. Get advice on preparing your resume or building your LinkedIn profile. Our alumni are the most valuable asset of our entire network. Tap into their know-how.

ELEVATE

Our virtual conference for social sector leaders. We host the three-day conference on the Leaderosity platform every winter. Participants learn from national thought leaders, network with changemakers and access a wealth of digital resources.

Career L!FT

Also on CNP Central, all things related to building your career in the social sector are here. Get tips on writing a resume, completing your LinkedIn profile, finding a job, attending an interview and so much more.

Ariel Kaylor, CNP

Meet our CNP Program Manager!

Have some questions? Schedule a meeting with Ariel personally!


samba Mboup

“This is by far the most valuable certification I had in college. You get hands on experience during the certification process by working closely with actual nonprofit organizations.”

Samba Mboup, CNP

ashely baker

“The preparation I received for the nonprofit sector via my work to complete my CNP is unmatched by any class or lesson I have taken.”

Ashley Baker, CNP

Questions?

How can we help you?

Submit your question to Ariel, our CNP Programs Manager.