What do a ballot measure and your next fundraising email have in common? Our latest guest blog, written by Joseph Caroni, Head of Campaigns & Audiences, The Nature Conservancy in the Pacific, breaks down 5 lessons from a winning $10 billion ballot measure. nla1.org/policy-campa...

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5 lessons from a $10B policy campaign: how nonprofits can sharpen audience strategy, research, and message discipline.

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Are you looking to advance your career in the nonprofit sector and make a meaningful difference in your community? Join us on Friday, August 14th, to learn what the six-month facilitator-led Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Program is all about! bit.ly/CNP-Info-Sept

Proud to share the first edition of Working for Good, a newsletter dedicated to insights for and from the nonprofit workforce. This first edition digs into 250 years of American democracy and the sector that quietly shaped it. www.linkedin.com/pulse/americ...

America at 250: The People Who Quietly Shape Our Democracy

Written by: Pherabe Kolb, President & CEO, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Working from home in Washington, DC, this Summer was a front-row seat to the sights and sounds of America’s 250th anniversary c...

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Mondays always start off a bit slow... so we figured we'd give you a head start with making your to-do list 😉 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Development Needs Survey ➡️ bit.ly/NLA-Workforc...

Before you start your weekend, we have one small ask ⬇️ Our 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Development Needs Survey is live and the nonprofit sector needs your perspective. 10 to 15 minutes, fully confidential, and NLA will share the findings once it's complete: bit.ly/NLA-Workforc...

Nonprofit Workforce Development Needs

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective. This survey asks about your experience working in the nonprofit sector, your views on professional credentials, and your familiarity with ...

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A special thank you to today's presenter, Eddrick Martin, CEO and Lead Strategist for Elevated Momentum LLC! Watch the full session: youtu.be/Pj7j0W87rsw?...

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Who is taking care of the people taking care of everyone else? 🤔 Our latest guest blog, 'Compassion Fatigue Is Real. Nonprofit Leaders Cannot Ignore It', explores how leaders can build cultures where their teams feel seen, supported, and sustained in the work. nla1.org/compassion-f...

Compassion Fatigue Is Real. Nonprofit Leaders Cannot Ignore It - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Learn how nonprofit leaders can build cultures that protect their teams, prioritize development, and combat compassion fatigue.

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The 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Development Needs Survey is officially live! bit.ly/NLA-Workforc... The nonprofit sector is packed full of talented professionals, and we want to hear from as many of you as possible.

Join our friend Eddrick Martin on Thursday, July 23rd, for a practical session on how to build trust, communicate with clarity, and guide your board toward stronger engagement: bit.ly/Board-Leader...

From the nonprofit sector to the power grid, Debbie Roman, ACNP, NY Workforce Development Program Manager at National Grid, is building career pathways for communities across New York. bit.ly/DebbieRomanCNP

Debbie Roman Crossed an Ocean. Now She's Powering New York.

Written by: Miles Bilka, CNP, Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance There’s a particular kind of energy that lives in New York, a city with a kind of forward motion that doesn’t stop for an...

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Turns out there's a whole sector full of us 😅 So how do you actually build a career in it? Easy, check out the #CertifiedNonprofitProfessional

We talk a lot about the communities we serve. But what about the people doing the serving? 🤔 Our latest blog, explores how nonprofit leaders can shift from bandaid solutions to building organizations where people actually thrive. nla1.org/nonprofit-bu...

Beyond Burnout: Building Cultures of Wellbeing in the Social Sector - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Burnout in the nonprofit sector is a systems problem, not a people problem. Learn how to shift from bandaid solutions to building cultures.

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🚨 Six-month CNP cohort starts Monday, September 14th🚨 Join us on August 14th for an information session to see what the facilitator-led program is all about and get your questions answered directly by our Director of Programs! bit.ly/Information-...

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is out of office Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, and we're taking a moment to celebrate and enjoy some quality time with loved ones. But don't worry, we'll be back on Monday, July 6th.

You’ve probably seen the headlines: individual giving is down, donor retention is a struggle, and mistrust in the nonprofit sector is on the rise. But there’s a silver lining: Recurring giving is increasing! Join our friend Abby Jarvis, Head of Research at Neon One: bit.ly/FindYourBest...

This week's edition of, "Letters From a CNP: Training and Tips from Certified Nonprofit Professionals" comes straight from the desk of Melvin Craig III, CNP, Executive & Operations Coordinator, Illinois Joining Forces ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/four-d...

The Four-Day Workweek Might Be the Reset the Nonprofit Sector Needs

Written by: Melvin Craig III, CNP, Executive & Operations Coordinator, Illinois Joining Forces Nonprofits are built on mission. But too often, they run on burnout.

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Feeling like you’re not growing where you are? 🌱 The #nonprofit sector has so many mission areas to explore! If one isn't sticking with you, maybe it's time to be replanted.

We're so grateful to our alumni who joined yesterday's live town hall with new President & CEO, Pherabe Kolb ⬇️ The next 2 - 5 years are critical for the #nonprofit sector and we want you to be part of it. Stay tuned!

With decades of leadership across philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, Jacky Alling has focused her work on strengthening organizations and the communities they serve, something the Alliance has long been committed to. Join us in officially welcoming Jacky as the new Chair of the Board!

What if being “data-rich” isn’t enough? From Data-Rich to Decision-Ready, explores how nonprofit leaders can move beyond collecting #metrics to actually using them to drive action and impact. A big thank you to Kelly-Ann Walker, MPA for sharing her insights: nla1.org/nonprofit-me...

From Data-Rich to Decision-Ready: How Nonprofit Leaders Turn Metrics into Action - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Turn nonprofit metrics into meaningful action. Learn how leaders move from data-rich dashboards to confident, mission-driven decisions.

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Your board of directors can be your biggest asset... or your biggest challenge. Join our friend Eddrick Martin, for a practical conversation on leading your board with confidence, clarity, and purpose. ➡️ bit.ly/Board-Leader...

Thank you @nla1-org.bsky.social for allowing me the opportunity to facilitate a discussion on the burnout crisis happening in the #nonprofit sector today. I look forward to working with the ACNP community on how we can better support the mental health and wellbeing of our organizations!

The six-month facilitator-led Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) June Cohort will be here SOON! This is your chance to strengthen your skills, make a real difference in your community, and earn the recognition you deserve. ➡️ nla1.org/cnp-professi...

Ever wish you had a network of #socialimpact movers and shakers dedicated to changing the world? When you earn your Certified Nonprofit Professional credential, you join more than 13K+ #changemakers making an impact every day in communities across the world. ➡️ nla1.org/cnp-professi...

Managing one boss is hard enough… so how do you lead an entire board of directors effectively? Join our friend Eddrick Martin, CEO at Elevated Momentum Consulting LLC, for a practical session on how to strengthen board relationships while confidently leading. ➡️ bit.ly/Board-Leader...

Thank you to everyone who engaged in last week’s lively webinar, Crafting Your Nonprofit's Video Strategy! And a special thank you to Matt Pearl, former TV news reporter and founder of Pearl Impact Media for sharing such valuable insights. Watch here: youtu.be/UbiEOT2KIbU?...

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Are you looking to advance your career in the nonprofit sector and make a meaningful difference in your community? The six-month facilitator-led Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort is here to help make that happen! Join the information session on June 9th: bit.ly/CNPINFOJUNE

Happy #PrideMonth to those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and everyone in between. You are loved, valid, and supported. The fight for equality and justice is deeply intersectional, and there is still work to do. This month, we encourage you to explore what meaningful allyship looks like in action!

🚨 Next six-month CNP cohort starts June 22nd!🚨 Join us on June 9th for an information session to see what the facilitator-led program is all about and get your questions answered directly by our Director of Programs and Program Coordinator! ➡️ bit.ly/CNPINFOJUNE

Thank you to everyone who engaged in today’s webinar, Strategic Volunteer Engagement: The Missing Link to Scaling Organizational Capacity presented by Nicole R Smith, CVA, Executive Director of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE)! Watch here: youtu.be/K9oiO72PuBM?...

Strategic Volunteer Engagement The Missing Link to Scaling Organizational Capacity

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