The Certified Nonprofit Credential (CNP) takes your experience and tangibly shows your commitment and expertise in the nonprofit sector. By earning the CNP, you’ll join a network of more than 11,000 CNPs around the world and access CNP-only continuing education resources and job opportunities.
The CNP Exam is for working professionals with nonprofit experience. Traditionally, it takes 3 to 6 months to earn the credential, but if you meet the requirements, you can apply to access the CNP Study Guide and to take the exam.
How to earn the credential |
Meet the requirements? You’re an excellent candidate for the CNP Exam & Study Guide! Here’s how it works:
Requirements |
Education and Experience
To be eligible for the exam, individuals must meet education and experience requirements through one of the following combinations:
Volunteer Leadership Experience
All those who earn the CNP credential are required to document that they have participated in at least one volunteer leadership/service activity during the past five years. Below are the activities that meet this requirement.
National Conference Participation
All CNPs are required to attend a national conference within the past 24 months. The multi-day conference should provide CNP competency-related professional development, opportunities to network with peers and subject matter experts, and coverage of national issues of importance to the social sector. If you have not attended a conference that meets this requirement, you may attend the virtual conference, Elevate.
What you get with the CNP Credential |
After successful completion of all the requirements, you will have:
Receive a digital badge and the option to print an e-certificate of the CNP credential. The badge may be shared on LinkedIn and other social media. The Alliance’s Digital Recognition Program is powered by Acclaim.