Empowering Leaders, Transforming Communities

A mission 75 years in the making.

We strengthen the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce.

Building leaders

to change the world.

To celebrate our diamond anniversary, we’ll honor the past 75 years and lay the foundation for the next 75. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been faithful since 1948 or 2023. The past has shaped who we are, but the future is where we are going.

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Certified Nonprofit Professional’s (CNP) are making an impact around the globe. See their work and share your own story through our CNP Impact Map.

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Our Rich History

A Visionary Leader, An Idea Ahead of its Time

H. Roe Bartle

On November 19, 1948, H. Roe Bartle convened a group of seasoned Scouting professionals to launch the American Humanics Foundation with the mission of recruiting and training college students to serve the nonprofit sector.

Although the true origin of the word remains uncertain, the term “Humanics” has come to describe the education of the whole person – mind, body and spirit.

Missouri Valley College

American Humanics celebrated its first college partnership program, graduating 41 future nonprofit leaders in 1952.

As the number of campus partners grew, so did opportunities for student networking and co-curricular learning. In January 1973, the inaugural American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI) was held at the Schiff Boy Scout Reservation in Mendham, New Jersey.

A Mission Unaltered

Rebranding

In March 2012, the American Humanics Board of Directors moved to change the name of the organization to Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, making the relationship between the name and mission unmistakable.

In the same year, the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential was introduced. The CNP designation is the only national nonprofit management credential in the country today.

A New Era

To reach the needs of a growing nonprofit sector workforce, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance acquired Leaderosity, a digital platform, and implemented an online program to prepare in-career professionals to earn their CNP credential.

A Commitment to D.E.I.J.

Cultural competence has long been an important CNP competency. Today the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are integrated in all of our work including CNP courses, Leaderosity courses and certificates, webinars, and ELEVATE.

Today's CNPs...

Passionate, Prepared, and Professional

The Alliance remains the only national organization dedicated to this cause, consistently on the leading edge of the nonprofit management and education movement. For 75 years the torch of passion and leadership has been successfully passed from generation to generation.

CNPs are leading nonprofit programs, agencies, and governing boards throughout the world. The future, we believe, is in very capable hands.

National CNP Day: March 1st

To celebrate their outstanding achievements in society, March 1st 2023, marks National Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the hardworking and dedicated professionals who make a difference in our communities through their work in the nonprofit sector!

AMI Through the Years

Take a nostalgic journey through the collection of memories our CNP students have created at the Alliance Management Institute (formerly known as American Humanics Institute). Your support and generosity make these moments possible, and together, we’ll continue to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

Our network of Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNP) is over 12,000 strong

We trained more than 4,000 nonprofit staff and volunteers last year alone

Independent research shows that CNPs stay in the sector 50% longer and are 7x more likely to rise to a leadership position

Alliance 2023 Impact Report

Why we do what we do.

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Thank You, Donors!

Donors

Don Munce

Tamara Strickland

Ryan Munce

Dorothy Norris-Tirrell

Muriel Howard

Jimmie Stark

Errol Copilevitz

Will Conway

Al Lambert

Julianne Gassman

Bob Reeg

Linda K. Cooper

Kristey Andrews

Tina Peevyhouse

Ariel Kaylor

James Osanyinbi

Bob Kendrick

Joe King

Tom Holcomb

Lee Sherman

Richard Rossi

Constantine (Deno) Curris

Kathryn Snead

Shara Szott

Alanna Beare

Robert Ashcraft

Angela Lamb

Valerie Joffrion

Brenda Ford

Darrin Smith

Maria Loscerbo

Olivia Henry

Jeanette Gass

Grant Gooding

Susan Tomlinson Schmidt

Debbie Espinosa

Nikki Stork

Erica Davis

Emmanuel Escobal

Miles Bilka

Drenda Tomlinson

David Byrd

Nicholas Traxler

Wendy Bolyard

Tanyika Jordan

Arnold Thomas Bigger

Jim Payne

Ashley Stepniak

Wally Bloss

Joanna Smith

John Bearrie

Paul Louie

Tonya Joly

Jennifer Lohse

Lindsey Bray

Eugene Moses

Keely O’Sullivan Kurtz

Barb Perez

Theresa Ricke-Kiely

Emily Kasa

Gabriel Britman

Kirbi Tucker

Krzysztof Litewka

Ouida Jones

Rebecca Herrera

Jennifer A Wade-Berg

Frank Salizzoni

Jeff Brasher

Angela Keas

Kevin Reed

Kim Holmes

Steven Mandurano

Andrea R Haring

Steve Monsen

Scott Mosher

Amanda Baker-Schull

Craig Gilje

Erica Gould

Allison LaPlatt

Allison Walz

Anurag Mittal

Emily Glascock

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FAQ

Why donate to the Alliance?

We know you agree: leadership matters! By providing nonprofits with leadership development experiences on par with the corporate sector, the Alliance is revolutionizing the nonprofit sector’s approach to its greatest challenge: retaining and developing talent. We train more than 15,000 staff and volunteer leaders each year—and that number continues to climb. Read our whitepaper to learn more about why leadership matters.

Where does the money go?

The work we are doing is critical to the quality of life of everyone on this planet; and we cannot do it alone. Donations cover the gap between our fees for service and our operating expenses. They also allow us to offer scholarships to social good leaders who want to do more good.

Is the Alliance a 501(c)(3) organization?

Yes! The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization that has operated as a charitable organization since we started in 1948. Our Federal tax identification number is 44-0546869.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You should consult your financial planner or tax adviser to determine the exact tax advantages of any gift you are considering.