The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance  is a national student organization that prepares undergraduate and graduate students to become competent, well-rounded nonprofit professionals upon graduation through various activities, workshops and events.

Students in the Nonprofit Studies program have the option to earn their Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential through active membership in Georgia State University’s Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) chapter, which is affiliated with a national organization whose mission is to strengthen the social sector with a talented and prepared workforce.

In collaboration with the Public Management & Policy Department of the Andrew Young School, the Nonprofit Studies Program offers academic programs including minors, certificates and concentrations for undergraduate and graduate students.

The undergraduate minor and graduate certificate in Nonprofit Studies are open to all students at Georgia State University.