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CNP Exam – Eligibility Application
CNP Exam – Eligibility Application
CNP Exam & Study Guide
Step 1 of 3 - Eligibility Requirements
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We are so happy you are pursuing the Certified Nonprofit Professional Credential. We’re eager for you to join the network of over 11,000 CNPs all working together to strengthen the social sector.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, you must meet the following four requirements. Please be prepared to provide evidence of your education, professional nonprofit work experience, volunteer leadership & service experience, and conference attendance. Note: You will need to upload each file individually. If you need additional time to complete the application, you may save and continue later. Your submission will be reviewed after you complete this eligibility application, including your supporting documentation. You will receive access to the CNP Exam and Study Guide within three business days. If you have any questions about satisfying these requirements, please contact
Alondra Ayala, CNP.
Requirement 1: Education and nonprofit paid professional experience
Which of the following best describes your education and professional experience?
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A bachelor's degree, plus 3 or more years of paid professional nonprofit experience.
A graduate degree, plus 2 or more years of paid professional nonprofit experience.
A graduate degree with nonprofit specific coursework/internship, plus 1 or more years of paid professional nonprofit experience.
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Enter the approximate number of years of nonprofit organization experience.
Current Employer
Current Position Title
Requirement 2: Nonprofit volunteer leadership & service experience
Which of the following best describes your volunteer leadership and service experience?
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One year of service on a volunteer board of directors.
One year of service in a volunteer leadership role.
Long-term volunteer commitment (6 plus months of regular activity at the same organization.)
Other
Other, please describe.
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Requirement 3: Attendance at national nonprofit conference within the last 24 months
Attendance at a national or regional professional nonprofit conference is a requirement to obtain your CNP credential. 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 sector. You may also attend Elevate, a virtual conference for social sector leaders, hosted annually by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
How do you plan to meet the national conference attendance requirement?
I plan to attend
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Elevate, a virtual conference by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.. The next conference will be held February 24, 2021.
A multi-day national or regional nonprofit conference not hosted by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
I already attended a national or regional nonprofit conference within the last 24 months.
Name of conference
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Date of conference
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Conference website
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Location of conference
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Enter the city and state.
Requirement 4: Pass the national CNP Exam
After you have been approved to take the CNP Exam, within three days of submission, you will receive an email with further instructions and a unique link that will direct you to the CNP Study Guide and Exam. You will have access to the CNP Study Guide and Exam link for 90 days.
Required Documents
Please provide evidence of your education, professional nonprofit work experience, volunteer leadership and service experience, and conference attendance. Note: You will need to upload each file individually. If you need more time to complete the application, you may save and continue later. If files are too big, you may send them to alondra@nla1.org.
Please upload the following documents.
1. Upload a copy of your academic transcript/diploma.
2. Upload job resume.
3. Upload a receipt or certificate of completion from a recently attended national conference, if applicable.
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