Leading EDGE Updates | May 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
Invite your interns to see what they missed at Career Day 2026 from our VP of Government Affairs and school faculty on navigating the nonprofit job market.
Student Spotlight
Congrats to all the Spring 2026 graduating seniors, including our Leading EDGE alums!
Schools in Action
The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University helps students build careers in government, nonprofit, and business.
Nonprofit Profile
Doctors Without Borders cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 75 countries.
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!
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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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