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.”

“SHARING HOPE, NAMI's outreach program for people of Black and African ancestry, grew from 13 locations in 2021 to more than 56 communities. COMPARTIENDO ESPERANZA, our national program devoted to people of Latino heritage, also reached new audiences. Both programs create a safe space to talk about mental health symptoms and treatment, explore ways to find effective care and advocate for more community resources. CROSS-CULTURAL INITIATIVES gained momentum as NAMI worked with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and youth-focused groups such as the Boys and Girls Club of America to offer urgently needed mental health education and support for young people. PATHWAYS TO HOPE, a nationwide conference organized by NAMI FaithNet, welcomed nearly 3,000 people of different faith traditions, who explored a blend of local and national programming. Emphasizing the role that houses of worship can play in supporting people who struggle with mental health, attendees talked about ways to reduce stigma, build grassroots support and tap local resources that will benefit members and the larger community. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR YOUTH, SHAPED BY YOUNG VOICES NAMI was one of the first mental health organizations to join with others in declaring a national emergency in youth mental health. To address this need, we are creating age-appropriate resources and building a robust network that unites parents, teachers, coaches, caregivers, lawmakers, community leaders and others to create hope for young people. BACK-TO-SCHOOL time can trigger mental health concerns, and this fall NAMI stood ready with a new online suite of free tools. In just two months, visitors logged 35,000 page views as they explored resources for educators, parents, caregivers and children. A NEW MENTAL HEALTH COLLEGE GUIDE microsite, created in partnership with The Jed Foundation, went live in August. In just five months, 25,000 unique visitors found practical advice on stress management, navigating relationships, self-advocacy and how to find mental health resources on campus. NAMI ENDING THE SILENCE 2.0, a comprehensive update to our signature mental health program for middle-school and high-school students, launched in May. By year-end, more than 3,000 students, educators and parents had come together in 73 locations to talk about the warning signs of mental health issues and what to do when young people need help. THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS created a NAMI account on their Share My Lesson site, offering lesson plans and professional development tools centered on mental health. The account gives teachers access to NAMI's full range of back-to-school tools along with blogs, videos and other resources ready for classroom use. MEET LITTLE MONSTER, NAMI's free coloring and activity book, gives adults a positive way to start mental health conversations with children. Available in five languages, this new resource was downloaded more than 23,000 times in 2022. BUILDING TEAMWORK, INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE ALLIANCE NAMI's community-level work flows through 650 NAMI Affiliates and 49 NAMI State Organizations across the country. More than 50% are volunteer run, working with the active support and programs created by NAMI's Alliance Relations, Development and Field Governance Team (ARDFG). NAMI ALLIANCE DAY 2022 offered leadership development sessions for more than 600 attendees, who gave the June gathering top ratings for effectiveness. More than 87% said they found fresh opportunities to strengthen the Alliance through ongoing learning and partnerships. NAMI's ANNUAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE welcomed 100 participants, a record number, for an in-person session filled with innovative ideas. NEW FIELD ASSESSMENTS studied NAMI's organizational health, operating model and establish a baseline of cultural and linguistic competency. Data from these unique assessments will support targeted, sustainable decisions to help expand NAMI's impact a”

“NAMI BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH FIRST-EVER BOOK AND PODCAST "YOU ARE NOT ALONE: THE NAMI GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH" hit hometown and online bookstores in September, quickly capturing a spot on USA Today's Best-Selling Books List. Written by NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth, the book blends research-based insights with clear, actionable advice and wisdom. Readers and reviewers praised Dr. Ken's decision to center the book on personal stories gathered from more than 130 people living with mental illness or caring for someone who does. "HOPE STARTS WITH US," NAMI's first-ever podcast, launched in July with healing perspectives from special guests representing virtually all aspects of mental health. NAMI CEO Daniel Gillison, Jr., and other hosts, dove into topics such as back-to-school anxiety, trauma that moves through generations and the experience of losing a loved one to suicide. In its first week, the show ranked in the top 25% of all active podcasts, with 5,700+ downloads by year-end.”

“THE 2022 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE contained unprecedented funding for mental health, including a four-fold increase in support for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT made major investments in our nation's mental health system. NAMI led efforts to ensure the bill did not link gun violence with mental illness, creating a statement endorsed by 59 other organizations. THE LORNA BREEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PROTECTION ACT invested $135 million over three years to improve mental health and prevent suicide among mental health providers. NAMI ADVOCACY LEADERS from our national policy team testified in Congress, drawing praise from House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro, who referred to NAMI as "the gold standard" among mental health advocates. NAMI ADVOCATES FROM GEORGIA, OHIO AND NEVADA represented our Alliance at White House events centered on community action for mental health. 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE GOES LIVE After years of advocacy and preparation, 988 became the new number to call for mental health, substance use and suicide crises anywhere in the country. 49 partners joined NAMI's #ReimagineCrisis coalition to support successful 988 rollout 4x increase in 988 funding year-over-year NAMI podcasts, webinars and roundtable discussions explored 988's lifesaving impact”

“NAMI PEER SUPPORT GROUPS reached out to welcome new audiences thanks to a successful awareness campaign paired with effective training that widened the field of facilitators ready to lead new groups. NAMI Connection groups served tens of thousands living with a mental health condition while NAMI Family Support Groups focused on the unique needs of parents, spouses, and others offering ongoing care for someone they love. NAMI HEARTS+MINDS, a new education program launched in May, reminds all of us that mental health is physical health. An all-new curriculum helps people manage their overall wellness with a blend of online resources, in-person sessions and peer wellness support. Five NAMI Affiliates and NAMI State Organizations introduced the free course in their areas, with a full rollout set for 2023. NAMI HOMEFRONT is a free course devoted to the mental health needs of military Veterans and their friends, families and caregivers. Through a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, NAMI offered live courses in five cities with large military populations in 2022. More than 2,000 registered users tapped into NAMI Homefront's online resources, with 73% asking to receive more resources via email. NAMI's free education courses also include: NAMI BASICS, a foundational course for parents, guardians and others caring for people with mental health symptoms. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY, a learning space for spouses, partners, friends and family of adults with mental health challenges. NAMI PEER-TO-PEER, a place where adults living with a mental health diagnosis can learn, grow and offer mutual aid. NAMI PROVIDER, a training program bringing the wisdom and insights of people with mental illness directly to physicians,nurses, social workers, direct care workers, administrators, talk and occupational therapists, psychologists and others. With 100 new facilitators in training, NAMI Provider is slated to grow in 2023 and beyond. NAMI IN OUR OWN VOICE, a series of free presentations led by people who live with mental illness. These open, honest conversations foster understanding by challenging common attitudes, assumptions and ideas about what it's like to have a mental health condition. 88,000+ people attended NAMI peer support groups in 2022 30,000+ benefited from NAMI education courses in English and Spanish NAMI HELPLINE PUTS HOPE AND RESOURCES IN PEOPLE'S HANDS One of our earliest efforts to fight stigma and support people with mental illness, the NAMI HelpLine embodies our mission to make sure no one struggles alone. From a single phone line in a small Washington, D.C. office to a nationwide network of NAMI volunteers responding through mobile, internet and voice channels, the NAMI HelpLine has dramatically expanded its reach. Volunteers, many with lived mental health experience, blend personal wisdom with facts and resources in NAMI's HelpLine Knowledge Center to enable people - including families, friends, caregivers, mental health professionals and the public - to find the answers they need. TEXT CAPABILITIES were added in August, putting NAMI HelpLine within reach of everyone with a smartphone. The move will benefit people who may never have contacted NAMI before, especially teens and young adults, who overwhelmingly favor text as a way to find personal support. After text support rolled out, NAMI HelpLine served a record 7,000 people in a single month via all channels - a new benchmark. Nearly 311,000 help-seekers served via NAMI HelpLine and Knowledge Center 81% said they would recommend NAMI HelpLine to others”

“Subcontractors: Program service expenses 5,502,700. Management and general expenses 215,162. Fundraising expenses 625,740. Total expenses 6,343,602.”

“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.”