Nami National

“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 Executive Director 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 largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to providing advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Below are some of NAMI's accomplishments in the past year. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion NAMI's strategic planning process highlighted inclusion, fairness, diversity and cultural competency as key values and drivers of our long-term success. GROUNDBREAKING HIRE In August 2019, NAMI hired Monica Villalta, M.P.H., as NAMI's first-ever director of inclusion and diversity. As the senior officer in charge of strategic diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Villalta began her assessment of the Alliance and sought to build the infrastructure and resources that will support: * A vibrant workforce where all voices are heard and valued * Robust cultural compentency * Effective resources and tools ENRICHED COURSE CONTENT We expanded free education and support programs for Latinx participants, with many major programs now offered in Spanish. The newly translated Bases y Fundamentos de NAMI (NAMI Basics) was released, joining De Familia a Familia de NAMI (NAMI Family-to-Family), De Persona a Persona de NAMI (NAMI Peer-to-Peer) and our Spanish-language programming for support groups”

“NAMI is leading the way toward a new understanding of mental illness and the urgent need for integrated care and support that empowers people to live their best lives. Our work supports the recovery, dignity and well-being of individuals and families nationwide. 714,400 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS NAMI's social media following grew more than 30% as campaigns such as #WhyCare reached new audiences nationwide with a powerful call to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. 12.7 MILLION WEB VISITORS NAMI.org is one of the nation's leading resources for individuals and families looking for information and guidance on navigating mental health challenges. Traffic on our website rose 43% in 2019, with half of all visitors between 18 and 34 years of age, a strong sign that our youth outreach efforts are gaining ground. BLOGS SHARE DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS Filled with mental health tips and engaging stories from peers, caregivers, family members, therapists, advocates and more, NAMI blog posts published in 2019 drew more than 1 million page views, a 33% increase over 2018. Our rich archive of past posts garnered more than 4 million page views, an increase of 97% over the previous year, ensuring that people with mental health conditions know that they are not alone and there is hope. HELPING MEDIA GET THE STORY In 2019, NAMI was mentioned in nearly 24,000 stories shared by print, online and broadcast outlets, elevating the national conversation around mental health. Links in 1,150 published articles drove 25,250 visitors to our website, connecting them with our rich resources on critical mental health issues. Our national team responded to nearly 450 media inquiries, with thousands more handled by NAMI Affiliates and State Organizations countrywide. MORNING SHOW SPOTLIGHTS STIGMA NAMI worked hand-in-hand with the producers of "CBS This Morning" on a special live-audience event, "Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health." The one-hour show aired October 23 featuring NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth, who shared the stage with "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown and Cynthia Germanotta, mother of Lady Gaga. An interview with NAMI Acting CEO Angela Kimball also aired on CBS stations nationwide. 46 BRAND PARTNERS Leading brands in retail, finance, the service sector and more joined with NAMI to fight workplace stigma, broaden awareness and support our mission. Retailer Lord & Taylor raised nearly $500,000 for NAMI at the premiere of their Charity Days event, with revenues supporting our Affiliates and State Organizations in participating Lord & Taylor markets. Guests at this exciting event included actress and author Taraji P. Henson, an influential NAMI Ambassador. 42 AMBASSADORS AND INFLUENCERS Celebrities from film, sports, music, entertainment and the arts shared their mental health stories with millions, garnering new attention and support for NAMI. In July, NAMI released the latest in our "Strength Over Silence" docuseries, featuring Chris Hubbard, a football player for the NFL's Cleveland Browns. He spoke about the challenges of playing competitive sports and encouraged young people to take their mental health needs seriously. HBO ENGAGES MILLIONS In a significant move to fight stigma and expand the conversation on mental health, HBO added content alerts to programs that depict mental illness. Viewers see NAMI's website and a dedicated HelpLine number they can contact, 833-HBO-NAMI. NAMI also partnered with comedian Gary Gulman on his first one-man HBO show, "The Great Depresh," sharing his experiences of major depression. WIZARDS SHOOT FOR WIDER AWARENESS On November 20, NBA professional basketball team the Washington Wizards welcomed a packed house to their game with the San Antonio Spurs, with $5 from every ticket supporting NAMI's #StigmaFree campaign and our national HelpLine. NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP iHeart Media, a leading global media and entertainment company, teamed up with NAMI to share original content through "Let's T”

“NAMI works with thousands of committed advocates who share their stories to ignite public awareness and engage public policy leaders in the mental health movement. Together, we fight to fund research, improve care, strike down discriminatory barriers and expand the mental health workforce. 350,000 ADVOCATES STRONG In 2019, we continued to build systems that empower us to work effectively with advocates across the country. NAMI State Organizations worked closely with our national team to test new system integrations that will support fast, effective action at the state level. 9-8-8 FOR MENTAL HEALTH CRISES NAMI fought for a new, nationwide three-digit number, linked to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, that would provide rapid responses for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Helped by 9,000 emails from NAMI advocates to Senate and House members, legislation to support 9-8-8 gained momentum in Congress. SENATE TESTIMONY ON RED FLAG LAWS Members of Congress consistently rely on NAMI for expertise and perspectives that only those with lived experience of mental illness can bring. In March, we testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the use of extreme risk protection orders, also known as "red flag laws," which help keep firearms out of the hands of people at risk of harming themselves or others. NAMI believes such laws should require clear evidence of risk so that people with mental illness will not be unfairly targeted. BROADER CARE UNDER MEDICAID After our successful push to allow states the option to lift an exclusion that barred Medicaid payment for care in certain hospitals and residential settings, Vermont, Washington, D.C. and Indiana secured the first waivers to help people with mental illness. DEFENDING PATIENT RIGHTS In 2019, NAMI worked tirelessly to protect coverage and benefits for people with mental illness. We partnered to fight proposals that would have denied Medicaid benefits to people who don't meet work requirements. We also supported stronger enforcement of insurance parity and successfully fought harmful changes to Medicare coverage of psychiatric medications. FIGHTING FOR AMERICA'S VETERANS NAMI partnered with the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to introduce the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, which would increase access to mental health care, fund new diagnostic research and authorize new programs to stem the tide of veteran suicides.”

“NAMI staff and volunteers come together to deliver a full slate of evidence-based programs that build knowledge, confidence and empowerment. 12,000 PEERS REACHING 420,000 PARTICIPANTS NAMI education and support programs reached a record number of people and families in 2019. We continued to improve course content, aiming to ensure that the information we present is clear and accessible to all. Effective training helped peer presenters build the skills needed to welcome and engage course attendees. NAMI BASICS GOES ONLINE In October, we launched NAMI Basics OnDemand, a new resource for parent and family caregivers of young people aged 22 and under. Nearly 5,000 people enrolled by year-end, affirming the need for youth-focused initiatives that families can access anywhere, anytime. NAMI HOMEFRONT PROVEN TO UPLIFT FAMILIES Our course for military spouses and families delivers proven benefits for online and classroom participants, according to a new study published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. Researchers found that NAMI Homefront participants gained knowledge of mental health and effective caregiving strategies, empowering them to cope with psychological distress and improve family functioning. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY REFRESH Thousands of peer presenters suggested ways to improve the family-focused course originally designed by Dr. Joyce Burland, NAMI's first national director of education and support. The refreshed course was successfully tested in Arkansas, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. NAMI GROWS ITS PRESENTATION PROGRAMS NAMI piloted Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement, a new online training that prepares peers and family members to share their personal experiences with mental illness during law enforcement trainings. PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT More than 150,000 people found resources, information and support through NAMI's national HelpLine in 2019. The NAMI HelpLine received more than 31,000 calls, 3,000 emails, had 1,000 social media contacts and 750 letters.”

“Subcontractors: Program service expenses 1,541,709. Management and general expenses 668,184. Fundraising expenses 297,121. Total expenses 2,507,014.”

“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.”