Leading EDGE Updates | February 2026
What is Leading EDGE?
The Nonprofit Alliance’s (TNPA) Leading EDGE is an internship program for college-age job candidates who are interested in careers within the nonprofit sector!
Featured Professionals
Hear from guest blogger, Sarah Rodgers with NNE Marketing, on how her career journey into the nonprofit sector began with painting sets at a community theatre.
Student Volunteering
Encourage your student interns to join World Food Program USA’s Zero Hunger Generation to take real action on global hunger.
Schools in Action
See how American University’s School of Public Affairs conducts research that contributes to the theoretical and empirical understanding of key issues related to nonprofits.
Nonprofit Profile
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal’s mission is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”
Announcements & Resources Section
Explore all the ways Leading EDGE can help you engage with the next generation of nonprofit professionals by hosting interns, speaking at events, becoming a mentor, and more!
Partner with Us!
Leading EDGE sponsorship opportunities are available 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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