Excellence in Action
The Alliance is proud to offer Excellence In Action (EIA), our signature nonprofit management certification program taught by instructors with extensive nonprofit experience. Designed to meet the needs of today’s sector professionals, EIA curriculum provides innovative, practice-oriented content focused on developing knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for operating impactful nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.
Through a variety of instructional methods, EIA provides engaging peer-to-peer learning experiences focused on building a strong foundation in nonprofit management.
2024 EIA Dates
Extended Session
One, half business day a month for 3 months
Hybrid | 10AM-3PM
Day 1
Legal Accountability and Transparency*, Governance,
Leadership and Organizational Culture
Day 2
Planning and Operations, Financial Management,
Fundraising, and Evaluation
Day 3
Strategic Directions & Alliances, Civic Engagement,
Human Resources and Professional Development
and Volunteer Management
*Legal module qualifies for recertification
Q2 Extended Session*
SESSION ONE:
TUES | APR 30
Facilitator:
Karen Sock
Location:
Alliance Training Facility | Jackson, MS
SESSION TWO:
TUES | MAY 21
Facilitator:
Jan Eastman
Location:
Venue TBD | Starkville, MS
SESSION THREE:
TUES | JUN 25
Facilitator:
Sharon Griffin
Location:
Good Samaritan Health Services | Tupelo, MS
In-person attendance is preferred when location is local to the participant.
Virtual option available on all dates.
2-Day Boot Camp
Two, back-to-back business days
In Person Only | 9AM-4PM
Day 1
Legal Accountability and Transparency*, Governance,
Financial Management, Leadership and Organizational Culture,
Human Resources and Professional Development
Day 2
Planning and Operations, Fundraising, Evaluation,
Strategic Directions & Alliances, Civic Engagement
and Volunteer Management
*Legal module qualifies for recertification
Q2 Boot Camp
JUN | 13 & 14
Facilitators:
Michael Goss & Amanda Fontaine
Location:
Alliance Training Facility | Jackson, MS
Recertification
EIA certification is valid for three years. After three years, Legal Accountability and Transparency is the only module required for recertification.
2024 Recertification Dates
Q2
JUN 13
Day 1 of Q2 Boot Camp
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Payment
Upon receipt of your application we will contact you
and send a custom payment link.
Recertification:
$100
Individual Certification:
$500
Organizational Certification*:
$2,000 | 3 Team Members
+$750 | One Additional Team Member
+$500 | Per Additional Team Member
*Includes a Peer-Review Site Visit
Additional Resources
Key Features
Guest Speakers & Trainers
Experts and leaders from a variety of nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors.
Comprehensive Instructional Approach
Whole Group Instruction | Cohort Model | Peer-Review Site Visit
Proven Quality
400+ Participants
150+ Certified Organizations
140+ Certified Individuals
75% Increase in Board Member Satisfaction
Here is what our participants have shared about why they chose the EIA Nonprofit Management Certificate:
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Technologically relevant and innovative curriculum that provides members with a strong foundation in nonprofit management
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EIA Nonprofit Management Certificate provides increased marketability in the industry
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Ability to enable strategic change within their organizations
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Participants enhance network through an expanded leadership cohort of peers and support
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Gain an awareness of emerging trends in the nonprofit sector
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Knowledgeable and accessible instructors
Additional advantages
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A robust network of established experts and course colleagues that share best practices and offer guidance and support.
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All Instructors have extensive nonprofit experience and work in the nonprofit sector.
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An interactive, adult-learning environment
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Immediate and accessible knowledge and tools that strengthen necessary skills, improve efficiency and provide the ability to implement best practices of high-impact nonprofit organizations.