This extremely hands-on Leadership Development Program is proven to position professionals
for long-term employment success.
How it Works
After completing the core requirements, students are awarded the CNP credential, which
gets uploaded to LinkedIn and other digital platforms. Throughout the program, students
receive career support and assistance connecting to nonprofit employers.
CNP Course Modules (approximately 12 months to complete)
The following courses makeup the curriculum required for the Certified Nonprofit Professional
(CNP). Each course starts with a one-day workshop at the WCU Biltmore Park Instructional
Site, and is followed by 4 weeks of online content with discussion boards, presentations,
and weekly assignments. There is approximately one week in between each course and
a holiday break after the fourth course.
Professionals interested in registering for the one-day workshop only, can do so during
the registration process. of the Nonprofit Sector as an introductory course to the
program.
It's also important to note that each module can be taken independently and do not
have to be taken in order. Once all are completed and the other requirements are met
(see below), then a certificate will be awarded. However, it is recommended that participants
take Management and Leadership of the Nonprofit Sector as an Introductory course to
the program. This programs will be offered in its entirety each year.
Nonprofit Marketing and Communications - September 21 to October 13, 2018
Cultural Competencies and Diversity - October 19 to November 10, 2018
Nonprofit Budgeting and Financial Management - November 9 to December 1, 2018 Holiday Break
Fundraising for Nonprofits - January 4 to January 26, 2019
Governance and Volunteer Management - February 1 to February 22, 2019
Designing Nonprofits for Long-term Sustainability - March 1 to March 23, 2019
Nonprofit Trends and Innovations - March 29 to April 26, 2019
7 NASBA CPEs available at the completion of this workshop (Specialized Knowledge and
Applications)
Fees
Tuition: $300 per course plus fees / $2,525 full tuition includes enrollment and credentialing
fees. The one-day workshop that kicks off each module can be taken without obtaining
the credentialing for $119. There is an additional $25 enrollment fee due at the beginning
of the program, and a $100 credentialing fee at the end of the program. The conference
fee is paid separately.
core requirements
Eight-course topics critical to successful nonprofit leadership
Professional experience (employment, service year or internship at a nonprofit)
Leadership and service activities (volunteer work at a nonprofit)
National conference (attendance at one Alliance Management Institute – virtual available)
or an approved conference through WCU
Bachelor’s degree (students without a degree must matriculate prior to the completion
of the CNP coursework.)
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is the only National Nonprofit Certificate & Credentialing program preparing
students for leadership in the nonprofit sector.
