The University of Southern Indiana in coordination with GROW and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance are excited to announce that USI will be offering a microcredential leading to the awarding of the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential.
The CNP credential focuses emphasizes learning about and demonstrating the skills and experience needed to be successful in leading nonprofit organizations. The CNP program emphasizes learning in six areas: managing nonprofit organizations, developing sustainable programs, nonprofit budgeting and finance, nonprofit marketing and communication, fundraising and resource development, and innovation in the nonprofit sector.
The Certified Nonprofit Professional credential is awarded by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and is nationally recognized. As a nationally recognized credential, the credential builds trust with employers and donors that professionals have the skills they need. Interested students register for the 1-course Certified Nonprofit Professional Microcredential at USI. The course is taught fully online by experts in the field so students can work fulltime while completing the microcredential in 7 weeks. After taking the course, passing the national exam and meeting other work and volunteer requirements, students are awarded both the USI Microcredential and the national certification.
Dr. Trent Engbers, Professor of Political Science and Public Administration and the Director of the Masters of Public Administration Program, shared details about the CNP Program.
What is the Certified Nonprofit Professional Program?
The CNP credential is a nationally recognized credential in nonprofit management that communicates to employers that you have the skill and expertise to be successful in leading and working with nonprofit organizations.
What will I learn in completing the microcredential?
The CNP program emphasizes learning in six areas: managing nonprofit organizations, developing sustainable programs, nonprofit budgeting and finance, nonprofit marketing and communication, fundraising and resource development, and innovation in the nonprofit sector.
How do I earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential?
The Certified Nonprofit Professional credential is awarded by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. The University of Southern Indiana is working with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance to offer a course leading to the awarding of the national credential. Interested students register for the 1-course online Certified Nonprofit Professional Microcredential at USI. After taking the course, passing the national exam and meeting other work and volunteer requirements, students are awarded both the USI Microcredential and the national certification.
Why should I earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional microcredential?
Our communities need strong nonprofit leaders to make a difference. The learning that takes place in the program leads to more effective and impactful leaders. It also gives graduates access to a credential that means something to employers and funders and opens doors to a successful nonprofit career.
How do I apply?
To apply for the USI Certified Nonprofit Professional program, complete the application for graduate studies found at https://www.usi.edu/graduatestudies/admission-to-graduate-programs. The program begins in October, so applicants are encouraged to apply by October 10th to ensure space in the course.
