Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Inc. - GuideStar Profile

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Inc. - GuideStar Profile
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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Inc.
Our World. Only Better.
Kansas City, MO
Mission
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance strengthens the social sector with a talented, prepared workforce.
Ruling year
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1951
President
Dorothy Norris-Tirrell, Ph.D., CNP
Main address
1800 Wyandotte Ste 204
Kansas City, MO 64108-1953 USA
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Physical Address
1800 Wyandotte Ste 204
Kansas City, MO 64108-1953
Payment Address
1800 Wyandotte Ste 204
Kansas City, MO 64108-1953
Donation Payable
Legal name of organization: Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
EIN for payable organization: 44-0546869
Formerly known as
American Humanics, Inc.
EIN
44-0546869
NTEE code
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Nonprofit Management (S50)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Every day, countless nonprofit organizations strive to address pressing social issues, but many face a critical shortage of effective leaders. This leadership gap can prevent these organizations from reaching their full potential and inhibits the progress we so desperately need.
Our programs
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success,
and who do the programs serve?
Leaderosity
The Leaderosity platform enables the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance to credential and upskill thousands of nonprofit professionals and emerging leaders each year—bringing these research-based trainings to scale across the entire U.S. Particularly as the nonprofit sector works to build its capacity in response to the pandemic in a now rapidly expanding digital learning space, the NLA is well-positioned to meet the sector’s growing professional development needs through a variety of online offerings. Specific programs on Leaderosity include the following: (1) CNP Workforce Program – This program offers individuals already working in the nonprofit sector or those looking to switch careers into the sector the opportunity to earn the industry-recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional credential through an asynchronous 6-month online leadership development program. CNP Workforce students master skills and knowledge in management and leadership, program design, budget and financial management, marketing and communications, resource development, and trends and innovations. Students receive guidance and feedback from NLA professional facilitators through five hands-on projects. They also take exams throughout the program to demonstrate mastery of content. Beyond a credential, CNP graduates also benefit from the Association of CNPs (a national network of 11,000+ nonprofit leaders) and access to CNP-only continuing education resources and job opportunities. (2) Leaderosity Learning Library (L3) – In order to meet the sector’s need for on-demand trainings, we offer a wide range of online courses available via a subscription model for both individual professionals seeking to advance their career and to nonprofit organizations that want to make these trainings available to all of their employees. Training topics include logic models and program design, needs assessments, equity and cultural competency, crisis communications, ethical leadership for social impact, and more. (3) ELEVATE – Launched in 2018, the NLA hosts an annual 3-day virtual conference for social sector leaders focused on advancing equity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector that has proven to help participants build cultural competency on the personal, organizational, and community levels. (4) Custom Trainings and Digital Badges – The NLA partners with nonprofit organizations to design custom trainings and/or move their existing training materials online on the Leaderosity platform, enabling them to more efficiently, cost-effectively train staff and volunteers. Additionally, the NLA offers targeted digital badges (e-certificates) to all learners who successfully complete assessed coursework on specific skills areas or specific issue areas. We track assessment completion through Credly (a digital badge platform).
Population(s) Served
Adults
Ethnic and racial groups
Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential
For more than seven decades, the Alliance’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (or CNP) Program has been offered on college campuses across the U.S., providing students with the training and skills needed to launch successful nonprofit careers. Beyond just coursework, the students participate in extensive career and employability services, including peer coaching, leadership assessment, and internship and job matching. The only nationally-recognized credential in nonprofit management, the outcomes for the CNP Program speak for themselves. A 2014 study by LinkedIn found that the Alliance’s Certified Nonprofit Professionals are seven times more likely to rise to a nonprofit leadership position than their non-CNP peers. Due to this success, the Alliance created a fully virtual version of this leadership development program -- available to anyone interested in launching a nonprofit career. The completely online model offers all of the same benefits of the in-person program, but as a scalable solution that removes many of the barriers to participation.
Population(s) Served
Students
Veterans
Ethnic and racial groups
Adults
Where we work
Global
Affiliations & memberships
National Human Services Assembly (formerly National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations) - Member
2004
Chamber of Commerce
2010
Nonprofit Connect of Greater Kansas City
2011
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Our results
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
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Number of unique website visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Related Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2023, we had over 139k unique visitors to our website. Our website has many resources for nonprofit organizations and professionals to leverage.
Number of people trained
This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Related Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Number of conference attendees
This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Related Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Goals & Strategy
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Every day, countless nonprofit organizations strive to address pressing social issues, but many face a critical shortage of effective leaders. This leadership gap can prevent these organizations from reaching their full potential and inhibits the progress we so desperately need.
We aim to bridge this gap by nurturing a diverse and talented pool of nonprofit leaders. We invest in comprehensive leadership development programs that equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and unwavering passion required to lead and drive meaningful change. Your support will enable us to reach even more aspiring leaders, empowering them with the tools they need to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Through our rigorous certification programs, such as the nationally-recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, we elevate the professionalism of the sector. By setting high standards for excellence and ethical practice, we empower leaders to inspire trust, gain support, and effectively navigate the complex challenges they face.
How we listen
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
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We shared information about our current feedback practices.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Board of directors
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
Highest paid employees
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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Inc.
Board of directors
as of

02/10/2026
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
ACNP Robert Ashcraft
DIRECTOR
Alejandro Perilla
Debbie Espinosa
FIND Food Bank
Don Lindner
Jacky Alling
Jeanette Gass
Jennifer Wade-Berg
DIRECTOR
Julianne Gassman
SECRETARY
Tom Holcomb
TREASURER
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?
yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ?
yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?
yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?
no
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability
Race & ethnicity
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Disability
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