Leading EDGE Updates | May 2024
What is Leading EDGE?
The Nonprofit Alliance’s (TNPA) Leading EDGE is an internship program for college-aged job candidates who are interested in careers within the nonprofit sector!
Featured Professional
Meet Benjamin Freedman, President & CEO at Weiser Innovations, as he shares his nonprofit career journey.
Student Spotlight
Congrats to Leading EDGE alums, Timothy Azucena and Leah Woldemariam from cohort #2, for accepting full-time positions with two of our host employers! Take a look back at last summer to see what’s ahead for cohort #3 – just announced.
Schools in Action
The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland offers programming that prepares students to Do Good throughout their lives.
Nonprofit Profile
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, regardless of ability or disability.
Announcements & Resources Section
Read more about hosting and intern next summer or hiring micro-interns throughout the year, plus other ways to support Leading EDGE programs.
Partner with Us!
Leading EDGE sponsorship opportunities are now available for 2023-2025 through The Nonprofit Alliance Foundation. Read more to see how your organization can support our mission and demonstrate your corporate values.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Author: Shelby Truxon
Shelby Truxon is Vice President of Internship Experience at The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA).
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