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According to a study by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA), there is a significant leadership gap in current and prospective nonprofit employees. In order to address this gap, the NLA is strengthening the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce. As students at ASU, this allows us to put theory into practice, bringing resources into our local community and contributing to the future of the field though the longest standing and most impactful nonprofit educational program in the country.
What is the NLASA?
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association (NLASA) is a group of students actively pursuing their Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) certification, formerly known as American Humanics. The CNP is a nationally recognized academic program sponsored by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Students who graduate as Certified Nonprofit Professionals demonstrate a mastery in the marketing, management, & development of nonprofits and represent the top tier of nonprofit professionals.
The NLASA aims to:
Provide its members with tools that would enable them to attain managerial and executive positions in the nonprofit sphere. Present opportunities to actively address real world issues facing nonprofit organizations through case studies and group collaboration. Facilitate the creation of lasting relationships with nonprofit organizations, peers, and leaders. Alumni from the ASU Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association currently hold positions at organizations such as: Make A Wish, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Club, Iron Man, the YMCA, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and Foundations of various educational institutions.
What is AMI?
The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the largest national conference designed to prepare college students for a career in the the nonprofit field. The conference serves as a capstone experience for individuals receiving the CNP and is attended by upperclassmen, graduate students, and professionals dedicated to building and improving the future of nonprofit organizations. Students who attend AMI will have the unique opportunity of experiencing educational workshops, networking opportunities, and career development activities.
Invest In Us, Invest in the Future of the Nonprofit Sector
Attending AMI is a learning experience that begins long before the conference starts. Aspiring Certified Nonprofit Professionals (CNPs) actively participate in a fundraising campaign to attend AMI, using knowledge and skills attained from their coursework. This year, 23 students will attend AMI 2017 in Denver, Colorado from January 3 – 5. The cost of attendance is $1,522 per student. Our goal is to raise $35,000 for this year’s campaign.
Bettering our world, by first bettering the organizations who serve it.
A gift of this amount could cover the cost of ground transportation for one student.
A gift of this amount could cover the cost of one hotel stay for an NLASA student.
A gift of this amount could cover the registration fee for one student to attend the AMI conference.
A gift of this amount could cover the cost of the entire AMI experience for one student.
