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 48 State Organizationswho work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. Our Vision NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Our Mission NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. 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.”

“GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR went live as we introduced NAMI Sharing Hope and NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza. Aimed at the specific needs of Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities, these programs help NAMI grassroots leaders address racism, institutional bias, discrimination and other issues that stand in the way of better mental health care for these populations. Both programs - featuring new videos and facilitation guides - launched during Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in July. A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STEVE FUND helped NAMI expand mental health support for Black families and communities of color. More than 6,000 people viewed the virtual town hall discussion, where leaders examined structural inequities and the financial strain of the pandemic, sharing support options for people of color. FOCUSING ON YOUTH Facing the mental health crisis among children, teens and young adults. In the wake of the pandemic, young people in every community struggled to cope with unrelenting stress, fear, anxiety and loss. NAMI's new Youth and Young Adult Initiatives Task Force was created to focus on youth mental health and tackle the issue head on. NAMI JOINED PEDIATRIC EXPERTS in declaring a national emergency in youth mental health, taking a stand as a national partner in "Sound the Alarm for Kids," a broad-based campaign to demand more resources, services and support for young people in all communities. A LIVE-STREAMED PANEL DISCUSSION on COVID-19's impact on adolescent lives aired with NAMI support and partnership with Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Moderated by Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC-TV's "Nightline," this virtual conversation with top mental health experts drew more than 7,500 attendees. NAMI CEO DANIEL H. GILLISON, JR. took a leadership stand on children's mental health in meetings with top administration officials, where ideas for improving access to care for all young people were discussed. AN INSIGHTFUL NAMI POLL conducted by research firm Ipsos asked parents and other adults about the mental well-being of their youngest family members. 87% called for more mental health education in schools 70% said they support school mental health days 84% said they saw resilience in their kids during the pandemic 89% stated that their child's mental health matters more than academic achievement STRENGTHENING THE NAMI ALLIANCE Showing resilience that helps us rise together. In a year of relentless challenge and disruption, NAMI's alliance found innovative ways to learn, share resources and expand our nationwide capacities. BUILDING ON THE GLOBAL SUCCESS of our first-ever virtual conference in 2020, NAMICon 2021 welcomed more than 6,000 registrants from 46 states and 17 countries. Before the main session, NAMI field leaders, staff and volunteers enjoyed a Field Day with networking and programs planned exclusively for them. Our plenary session featured Michelle Williams, a Grammy Award-winning artist and author of "Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life - And Can Save Yours." THE 15TH ANNUAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE went virtual as the event's executive committee reshaped this yearly, four-day live event into two virtual meetings in January and December. Though members missed engaging with each other in person, the move enabled four times as many NAMI leaders to attend, benefiting from a broad exchange of best practices, resources and peer-led networking. AN ALLIANCE-WIDE SURVEY designed to identify strengths and areas of opportunity across our organization rolled out in pilot form in October and November. As the full Organizational Health Assessment Survey goes to NAMI State Organizations and selected Affiliates in 2022, we will gain a clearer picture of our capacities, resources and challenges - all leading to strategic investments that will build NAMI's collective impact countrywide. In 2021, NAMI distributed $3.5 MILLION i”

“NAMI CALLED FOR CHANGE when 988 goes live in July 2022. Local communities must be ready to support people and families in crisis who dial the new nationwide three-digit number for mental health and suicide crises. NAMI led the national call for the attention, vision and funding it will take to make 988 and the full continuum of crisis care a life-changing reality in every part of the country. MORE THAN 68,000 ADVOCACY ACTIONS brought NAMI voices directly to policymakers, elevating the need to invest in mental health crisis services. Advocates pointed to policy solutions and investments required for effective mental health crisis response at the community level. A GROUNDBREAKING VIRTUAL EVENT united NAMI with 40 partner organizations for "REIMAGINE: A Week of Action to Reimagine our National Response to People in Crisis." The momentum-building event, made possible with support from lululemon, drew 7,600+ registrants, all seeking to drive collective action to ensure a mental health response to a mental health crisis. A NEW NAMI WEBINAR SERIES, Help Not Handcuffs, outlined ways to improve emergency response outcomes nationwide. The four-part series, part of NAMI's popular Ask the Expert webinars, drew 10,500+ people across 50 states, 24 countries and territories representing 150+ NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates. A NEW POLL REVEALED BROAD SUPPORT for building a robust mental health crisis response system at the community level. NAMI partnered with research firm Ipsos to survey more than 2,000 adults across the U.S., who expressed overwhelming support for federal and local action that will get people and families in crisis the resources they need. A POWERFUL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN called on NAMI volunteers and advocates to take action during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September. "Together for Mental Health Awareness" will continue in 2022, with emphasis on creating clear standards of care for people in crisis and ways to elevate their stories. NAMI PROVIDED EXPERT CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY before the House Appropriations Committee focused on funding crisis services, confirming our leadership in the push to transform the way we respond to mental health emergencies. ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE Calling for decisive action in Congress and our communities. NAMI advocates took a stand on the issues that matter most, seeking crisis resources and sustained action on long-term mental health priorities. EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR MENTAL HEALTH became a top priority as NAMI pushed for enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, federal COVID-19 relief legislation adopted in March. Thanks to NAMI's advocacy, this law included never before seen investments to address crisis-level pressures on our mental health system, including $1.5 billion more for the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant - funding that states can use to fill dangerous gaps in programs and services. WORKING WITH CONGRESS AND THE WHITE HOUSE, NAMI addressed top policy priorities aimed at broader investment in mental health. The result: More funding for mobile crisis teams, suicide prevention, broader mental health screening, mental health services in schools, mental health support for health care professionals and first responders, and much more. CRIMINAL JUSTICE BY THE NUMBERS, a new one-page infographic, drew on NAMI's robust knowledge base to offer clarity and perspective for advocates working on justice diversion efforts at the state level. TOP HONORS FOR NAMI ADVOCACY came at the October conference of Women in Government Relations, when we received an Excellence in Advocacy Award recognizing NAMI's work on a federal campaign that used personal stories to show how COVID-19 has harmed the nation's mental health. WITH 330+ MENTIONS IN CONGRESS, NAMI was cited by federal legislators more often than any other mental health organization in 2021”

“ENGAGING WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS held at NAMICon, our annual convention, reached thousands with virtual discussions on topics surrounding mental health equity, fairness, discrimination and more. Session topics included: Anti-Semitism Advocating with Black Voices Anti-Asian Racism and Mental Health Culturally Competent Education to Address Disparities Mental Health Conversations in LGBTQIA and Black Communities OUR NAMI ASK THE EXPERT SERIES hosted "Promoting Mental Health Equity in Black Churches," an insightful session where leaders discussed the role that faith-based organizations play in advancing mental well-being and equity in Black communities. REAL-WORLD TOOLS FOR KIDS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS arrived right on time as NAMI delivered new online resources in August and September. These included an updated Kids, Teens and Young Adult journey section on NAMI.org, a Back-to-School Wellness Guide, and practical advice for students and parents looking for local support, crisis resources and suggestions for opening healing conversations. NEW TRAINING GRANTS helped NAMI Affiliates prepare local leaders who present community-based NAMI programs in Spanish. In total, 34 grants were awarded, with Affiliates reserving 30% of training seats for leaders in other states - maximizing our effort to serve more Spanish-speaking groups nationwide. NAMI SMARTS FOR ADVOCACY went virtual for the first time, preparing 44 new teachers from 19 NAMI State Organizations in a single online session. Together, they will expand the reach of our nationwide advocacy training program, which prepares grassroots advocates for success with policymakers. A ONE-TO-MANY APPROACH helped us train dozens of NAMI trainers in 2021 - the leaders who prepare local presenters of our community-based education programs. We followed a new approach that paired independent coursework with a 12-hour, live-taught, virtual training weekend for 44 trainers, who will expand the presenter base for NAMI Connection, NAMI Family Support Group and NAMI Peer-to-Peer programs nationwide. HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED - NAMI HelpLine Delivering one-on-one mental health support for a record number of individuals and families. The NAMI HelpLine, our free, nationwide resource and referral service, added more hours and tripled its volunteer force to meet an unprecedented level of need. WORK-FROM-ANYWHERE CLOUD TECHNOLOGY helped us rapidly expand the NAMI HelpLine team in 2021. Eight employees - twice as many as last year - worked with 100+ volunteers across the country, all drawing on their lived mental health experience to provide resources and support. WE EXPANDED OUR OPERATING HOURS TWICE to better support people in the evening hours and improve service to the West Coast. NAMI HelpLine is now open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, benefiting help seekers across all time zones. NEWLY ADDED LIVE CHAT ON NAMI.org is the latest innovation in our response capabilities. The new feature, which allows help seekers to have instant message conversations with NAMI HelpLine specialists, tracks with research that shows young people and individuals from diverse backgrounds prefer digital support. 2021 SNAPSHOT NAMI HELPLINE 2 in 5 adults experienced mental health symptoms in 2021, nearly twice as many as before the pandemic 373,000 help seekers received support in 2021 71,000 received direct help via phone, email, regular mail, social media and chat 302,000 found help online through the NAMI HelpLine Knowledge Center Top 10 Conditions and Concerns Addressed: 1. Depression 2. Anxiety 3. Schizophrenia 4. Bipolar Disorder 5. Dual Diagnosis 6. PTSD 7. Suicide Ideation 8. Anosognosia 9. Borderline Disorder 10. Early Psychosis 25% fewer missed calls, thanks to our expanded team LEADING ON RESEARCH Building the knowledge base that drives life-changing innovation. From the beginning, NAMI has sought funding and public support for mental health research while launching its own studies of the attitudes and b”

“Subcontractors: Program service expenses 2,765,353. Management and general expenses 294,552. Fundraising expenses 475,529. Total expenses 3,535,434.”

“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.”