Nami National

“The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, the two Vice-Presidents, the Secretary, the Treasurer, who shall be members of the Board of Directors, and the Chief Executive Officer ex officio, non-voting. The President shall act as Chairman and the Secretary as Secretary of the Committee. In the interim between the meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall have and shall exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors save and except only the powers to fill vacancies in the Board of Directors, and to remove officers elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors on the Committee shall constitute a quorum. All actions shall require a majority vote of the regular members present. The Committee shall keep minutes of all of its meetings and transactions, and such minutes shall be reported at each meeting of the Board of Directors for approval and ratification by the Board of Directors of actions taken by the Executive Committee.”

“NAMI is a member organization. NAMI membership takes three forms: (1) individual members, who belong to local affiliates and whose enrollment determines their respective affiliate's voting power, (2) affiliates, the local NAMI presence and major voting unit within the organization, and (3) state organizations, which each have a vote and serve to support and coordinate the affiliates within their respective states. The affiliates and state organizations vote to elect the NAMI national board of directors and to amend the NAMI bylaws.”

“The annual meeting of the members of NAMI shall be held in the summer unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors, on such dates and at such place as the Board of Directors shall designate. Voting members representing 20% of the voting power of the membership shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the members. Voting members shall designate delegates to vote at the annual meeting. Voting members may be represented by written proxy. The delegates shall act by majority vote at any meeting of the voting members at which a quorum is present, except as may be specifically provided to the contrary elsewhere in the Bylaws. Voting may be conducted by absentee ballot, or onsite. All affiliates and state organizations in good standing are eligible to vote. Those delegates whose affiliate or state organization is in good standing but who did not meet the credentialing deadlines may seek to vote on site. Every effort will be made to make this possible, assuming verification of the individual's role and identity can be confirmed.”

“Revisions or amendments may be proposed by any voting member, or by any Director. Any such proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing by United States Postal Service, either by registered mail, certified mail, Express Mail or Priority Mail, or any other USPS service offering Return Receipts or Signature Confirmation to a Bylaws Committee not less than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the next annual meeting. Each voting member shall receive all proposed revisions or amendments to the Bylaws not less than thirty (30) days prior to the next annual meeting. A two-thirds majority of the voting power of the membership voting shall be required to amend the Bylaws.”

“The entire board receives a copy of the return and meets to review, discuss and approve the return for filing.”

“Any employee of NAMI who believes they may have a conflict of interest must indicate those conflicts in writing and send them to the Chief Financial Officer's confidential attention for resolution. The NAMI board monitors potential conflicts of interest by requiring an annual disclosure statement from each member which must be reviewed and updated quarterly, based on updated vendor and donor information, prior to each board meeting. Board members discuss their disclosures quarterly and determine what recusal or other action may be appropriate and under what circumstances. This process is codified in the board's operating policies and procedures manual.”

“The salary for the Chief Executive Officer is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. Salary decisions for all employees are made using comparability data for similar positions in comparable organizations.”

“NAMI makes its Form 1023 available upon request. NAMI makes available a public disclosure copy of its Federal Form 990 on its website and upon request.”

“NAMI makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, strategic plan and audited financial statements available for view online.”

“The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that once was not available for many who needed it. Our Vision NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Our Values HOPE We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us. INCLUSION We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. EMPOWERMENT We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission. COMPASSION We practice respect, kindness and empathy. FAIRNESS We fight for equity and justice. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At NAMI, we believe a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization (or Alliance) is one where all employees, volunteers and members - regardless of gender, race, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, education, disability, veteran status or other dimension of diversity - feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and to providing equal opportunity for employment, participation and advancement in all programs and worksites.”

“BUILDING BETTER LIVES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NAMI offers several initiatives to support young people on their mental health journeys, including NAMI ON CAMPUS. NAMI On Campus clubs are student-led, student-run mental health clubs on high school and college campuses that raise awareness, educate the campus, advocate for improved mental health services, and support their peers. In 2024, 358 schools offered NAMI On Campus Clubs. NAMI provided financial support to 20 local NAMIs to support their NAMI On Campus clubs helping them recruit more members and provide outreach to their campus. The NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine was launched in 2024 and had a banner inaugural year. Nearly 21,000 young people reached out, and there were 2,335 downloads of the NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine Resource Directory. For the first time ever, NAMI offered a COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE for young adult mental health leaders in 2024. Led by NAMI's Next Gen young adult advisory board, 51 participants between the ages of 16-25 from 21 states, built community, developed skills, and expanded their toolkits by participating in five educational sessions on topics such as mental health research and advocacy, youth peer support, and crisis response resources. BUILDING BETTER LIVES THROUGH CONNECTION AND AWARENESS The NAMI SHARING HOPE OUTREACH SERIES consists of three community discussions that build trust and mental health awareness in culturally appropriate ways. Through this series, we offer NAMI Sharing Hope for the Black/African ancestry community, NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza for the Hispanic/Latino community, NAMI Chai and Chat for the South Asian community, and NAMI Maniwala for the Filipino community. Our most recent NAMI Sharing Hope series participant survey showed that 77% of those who chose to respond to the survey agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "After this conversation, I'm more willing to seek care from a therapist, doctor, or mental health counselor." In 2024, NAMI trained 269 facilitators for our Sharing Hope outreach series and 89 local NAMIs offered at least one of the programs. One of the newer Sharing Hope series offerings is NAMI Chai and Chat, which launched in 2024. With more than 100 participants ranging from 18 to 85 years old, the initiative has provided a much-needed forum for addressing mental health challenges within the South Asian community. One place where NAMI meets people is through faith communities. NAMI FAITHNET is NAMI's interfaith resource network of NAMI advocates, friends, clergy, and congregations across various faiths, all committed to creating supportive and inclusive faith communities for individuals affected by mental illness. Through FaithNet, NAMI provides faith leaders and communities with essential education, resources, and guidance to foster compassionate environments, while also connecting them to local resources. As part of NAMI FaithNet, NAMI offers Pathways to Hope, an annual conference, which was attended by more than 4,000 people in 2024. During the year, NAMI also developed a new FaithNet toolkit for local NAMIs to use to engage local faith leaders and members of faith communities. This important work to support people on their mental health journeys through their faith communities has helped thousands. Un 2024, the NAMI Board of Directors created a NAMI FaithNet Board of Directors Advisory Council to guide and strengthen NAMI FaithNet. One way NAMI National helps build better communities is by supporting our 49 NAMI State Organizations and more than 650 local NAMI Affiliates. We provide local NAMIs with tools and support, including our new Volunteer Recruitment and Management Course, which aims to assist local NAMIs in developing strategies for recruiting and managing volunteers, drawing on best practices from the Alliance. We also launched the Alliance Relations Learning Lab in July 2024. This new, monthly online workshop provides an opportunity for NAMI leaders to share resources and dive”

“One of the main ways NAMI builds better lives through connection and awareness is through our NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS and our NAMI EDUCATION PROGRAMS. In 2024: -36,000 NAMI support groups and education programs were offered in 49 states -117,000 people attended a NAMI support group -1,500 people were trained to be program coordinators and leaders to facilitate NAMI support groups and education programs -92% of NAMI support group participants reported that NAMI support groups provided information and resources to manage crisis situations related to mental illness -89% of support group participants reported the group helped them have hope for the future. -95% of participants agreed that the support group was helpful for them. -36,000 NAMI support groups and education programs were offered in 49 states -117,000 people attended a NAMI support group -1,500 people were trained to be program coordinators and leaders to facilitate NAMI support groups and education programs -92% of NAMI support group participants reported that NAMI support groups provided information and resources to manage crisis situations related to mental illness -89% of support group participants reported the group helped them have hope for the future. -95% of participants agreed that the support group was helpful for them. In 2024, NAMI trained 60 new NAMI Support Group leaders who self-identify as someone from a diverse community. Of these, 12 program leaders are enrolled members of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation) in North Dakota. NAMI formed a partnership with the MHA Nation this year to bring NAMI Support Groups to their community. The NAMI PROVIDER program continued to grow in 2024 with NAMI Alaska, NAMI Flathead (MT), and NAMI Bozeman (MT) adding the program to their communities. This presentation program for healthcare providers, administrative staff, operational staff and students working directly with people affected by mental illness, equips participants with a deeper understanding of mental illness and the confidence to serve individuals and families in a collaborative manner. This year, NAMI offered 48 NAMI Provider presentations across the country, which reached 1,200 participants. NAMI BASICS is an educational program for parents, caregivers, and other family members who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. In 2024, the asynchronous, online version, NAMI Basics OnDemand, underwent an evaluative study to inform and enhance the online program. Overall, the program received very strong scores on several key metrics, such as relevance, helpfulness, pacing, and clarity of instructions. The full program obtained a stellar 74 Net Promoter Score with 81% indicating that they are very likely to recommend this program, and 72% saying that they are very likely to use NAMI Basics OnDemand. As a result of the survey responses, NAMI Basics OnDemand was updated, and the program now has a new look and updated technology. NAMI HELPLINE PUTS HOPE AND RESOURCES IN PEOPLE'S HANDS NAMI has supported hundreds of thousands of people through our NAMI HELPLINE. In 2024, 737,627 people received guidance and hope through the NAMI HelpLine, the NAMI HelpLine Online Knowledge Center, and the NAMI HelpLine website. The NAMI HelpLine is committed to providing each person with the best possible information, resources, and support. To help meet this goal, in 2024 the NAMI HelpLine achieved accreditation with the International Council for Helplines. People contact the NAMI HelpLine for many reasons. The most common concerns that drove help seekers to connect were emotional support (48%), treatment (23%), mental health crisis (6%), housing (6%), learning more about NAMI (5%), advocacy (4%), services (4%), and legal (4%). We also track the top challenges faced by help-seekers. For 2024, they were depression (21%), anxiety (18%), bipolar disorder (18%), schizophrenia (17%), PTSD trauma (10%), psychosis (6%), substance”

“BUILDING BETTER LIVES BY BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES In 2024, nearly 60,000 advocacy actions were taken by NAMI's advocates, reaching every Senator and 433 of 435 members of the House of Representatives. NAMI was the most mentioned mental health organization by members of Congress in 2024 (33% of ALL mentions of mental health organizations are of NAMI). 2024 marked the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. NAMI continued to push for greater awareness of 988 and crisis response resources, releasing new polling in July that found most Americans remain unfamiliar with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. To continue to drive awareness and resources for 988, NAMI participated in the first-ever #988Day with SAMHSA to build awareness of the 988 Lifeline on September 8; participated in the White House's Day of Action around 988, including bringing members of NAMI Next Gen and NAMI leadership to the White House to discuss ideas to reach veterans, youth and other at-risk communities with 988; and held a Reimagine Crisis Partner Summit and Congressional Briefing, featuring Senate staff, SAMHSA leadership, and a panel of lived experience perspectives. As a result of NAMI's multi-year campaign of advocacy and education, in October, the Federal Communications Commission finalized rules requiring all calls to 988 to be routed to the nearest 988 call center, helping them better connect to crisis resources in their community. This change will better help people access local, lifesaving crisis support, while protecting callers' privacy, furthering the goal to help every person in crisis get the local help they need to get well and stay well. More than 55% of the comments on the proposed georouting rules were from NAMI advocates. NAMI's ability to drive change and build better lives comes from our presence in communities across the country and our grassroots advocates who highlight lived experience. On December 4, 93 NAMI Executive Directors from across the nation and several members of NAMI's Board of Directors visited their representatives on Capitol Hill to advocate for key mental health policy priorities. Thanks to more than 130 meetings, NAMI picked up new cosponsors for our priority legislation and recruited new members for the Senate and House mental health caucuses.”

“NAMI's Finance and Audit Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountant. This process is consistent with previous years.”