Certified Nonprofit Compliance & Transparency Specialist – CNCTS®
Ensure Integrity. Build Trust. Strengthen Organizational Accountability.
Unlock your potential with the Certified Nonprofit Compliance & Transparency Specialist (CNCTS®) credential from AGILE HRP. This globally recognized certification is designed to equip nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and expertise needed to ensure compliance with regulations and promote transparency within their organizations. Lead efforts to build a culture of trust, accountability, and ethical practice in your nonprofit.
Why CNCTS®?
Empower Your Nonprofit. Foster Accountability. Ensure Long-Term Integrity.
The CNCTS® certification is essential for professionals in nonprofit governance, compliance, and risk management. Whether you’re a compliance officer, board member, or nonprofit executive, this certification provides you with the tools and strategies needed to ensure your nonprofit is adhering to legal standards, fostering transparency, and building trust with stakeholders.
What You’ll Learn
By earning the CNCTS®, you will:
Master Compliance Standards
Understand and apply nonprofit-specific regulatory requirements, including IRS 990, GAAP, and state-specific compliance laws.
Develop Transparent Reporting Practices
Learn how to develop and manage transparent financial and operational reporting processes that promote trust and accountability.
Navigate Nonprofit Governance
Gain deep knowledge of nonprofit governance structures and best practices for ensuring effective leadership, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
Identify and Mitigate Risks
Develop strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance-related risks and prevent violations.
Lead Ethics & Compliance Initiatives
Learn how to lead organizational efforts to promote ethical behavior, compliance, and transparency across all levels of the organization.
Ensure Data Privacy & Security
Understand and implement data privacy laws and regulations, ensuring the protection of sensitive donor and organizational data.
Engage with Stakeholders
Build trust and enhance relationships with donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders through clear, transparent communication and reporting.
About the Course/Certification
Certified Nonprofit Compliance & Transparency Specialist – CNCTS®
AGILE HRP® (Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence)
Certification Description
The CNCTS® certification validates your expertise in nonprofit compliance, governance, and transparency practices. This globally recognized credential is designed for professionals who want to ensure their organizations meet legal requirements and maintain ethical, transparent operations. Whether you’re a compliance officer, nonprofit leader, or board member, CNCTS® provides you with the knowledge to create and maintain a strong culture of accountability and integrity.
Learning Outcomes
Participants who earn the CNCTS® will be able to:
- Apply nonprofit-specific compliance regulations and ensure organizational adherence to legal standards.
- Develop and manage transparent financial reporting systems that promote trust and accountability.
- Implement and lead ethical compliance programs across the organization.
- Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks and violations.
- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
- Understand and apply data protection and privacy laws relevant to nonprofit organizations.
- Engage with stakeholders in a transparent manner, ensuring effective communication and trust-building.
Testing Outcomes
The CNCTS® assessment measures the following skills and competencies:
- Compliance Strategy: Ability to develop and implement compliance frameworks and processes.
- Transparency & Reporting: Proficiency in creating clear, transparent financial and operational reports.
- Risk Management & Mitigation: Understanding of risk identification and the ability to develop mitigation strategies.
- Governance & Ethical Practices: Ability to apply nonprofit governance standards and ensure ethical conduct at all organizational levels.
- Data Privacy & Security: Knowledge of data protection laws and best practices in securing sensitive information.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate compliance and transparency efforts effectively with stakeholders.
CNCTS® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 5-day Training
- Time
5-Day Training
- Fees
$1,300
- Address
- Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence® (AGILE-HRP)®
- Texas address
- 6820 S Stemmons Fwy Ste 115 Corinth, TX 76210
- +1 (469)290-2157
- [email protected]
Gleb Mikulich –AGILE-HRP® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including: o SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) o Additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
- Time
5-Day Training
- Fees
$1,300
- Address
- Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence® (AGILE-HRP)®
- Texas address
- 6820 S Stemmons Fwy Ste 115 Corinth, TX 76210
- +1 (469)290-2157
- [email protected]
Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination
Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.
- Time
5-Day Training
- Fees
$1,300
- Address
- Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence® (AGILE-HRP)®
- Texas address
- 6820 S Stemmons Fwy Ste 115 Corinth, TX 76210
- +1 (469)290-2157
- [email protected]
James Raussen –AGILE-HRP® Executive Trainer, Key Speaker & Strategic Advisor
James Raussen is a distinguished Executive Trainer and Global Strategic Advisor with Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence® (AGILE-HRP)®. With a dynamic career that bridges public leadership and private-sector transformation, James brings over two decades of expertise in government innovation, international consulting, fiscal strategy, and executive development.
- $2B Budget Oversight & Operational Leadership As former Managing Deputy Comptroller for the City of Chicago, the third-largest city in the U.S., James managed over $2 billion in operational activities within a $7B municipal budget. His leadership encompassed intergovernmental initiatives, NATO Summit planning, and citywide fiscal modernization.
- Global Executive Consultant James has led high-impact strategic engagements for global brands, including Unilever, Heineken, and Thales, as well as public sector clients in Vietnam, Brunei, and Saudi Arabia through SEA Solutions. His work focuses on procurement reform, policy advisory, and risk-managed expansion in international markets.
- Public Sector Innovator As Director of Oregon’s $1.6B educator benefits program, James spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of procurement, vendor management, and executive processes—enhancing efficiency and governance for over 150,000 members.
- Recognized U.S. Policymaker Elected as an Ohio State Representative, James served as Vice Chair of the Health & Insurance Committees. He was nationally honored as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” and named “Rookie Legislator of the Year” for his leadership in bipartisan policy reform and public accountability.
- Executive Leadership Trainer & Cross-Cultural Coach At AGILE-HRP®, James designs and delivers advanced executive training programs in leadership, procurement ethics, cross-cultural strategy, and risk management. He empowers multinational executives, procurement professionals, and SMEs to lead with clarity and resilience in complex, global environments. James Raussen continues to be a sought-after voice in public-private collaboration, policy transformation, and supply chain governance, bringing exceptional value to AGILE-HRP® global training network.
James Raussen continues to be a sought-after voice in public-private collaboration, policy transformation, and supply chain governance, bringing exceptional value to AGILE-HRP® global training network.