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Mission Statement

The mission of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands is to be the leader in assisting nonprofit organizations as they build their individual capacity and collective influence.

Goals
Organizational Model and encourage best practices to increase effectiveness

Promote the benefits of diversity

Planning and implementing actions for long term stability

Demonstrate flexibility in meeting changing demands

Be the intuitive choice for information regarding the nonprofit sector

Member Services

Advocate best practices for members

Maximize members’ resources and capacity

Provide leadership for board development & governance

Provide cost-savings opportunities

Bartering services and items on web via a ‘resource’ page

Monitor, advocate, and publicize public policy issues that impact the nonprofit sector

Promote collaboration and networking among members, between NAM and other organizations; and across the nonprofit, government and business sectors Increase awareness about the role and power of the nonprofit

Provide guidance and leadership on information technology issues

Top Ten Reasons to Join NAM

Increased networking opportunities for information-sharing and collaboration.
Cost reductions through group purchasing and preferred provider arrangements.
Enhanced employee benefits resulting from the availability of group insurance plans.
Staff and board development using customized professional training programs.
Increased operational efficiencies from technology based consulting services.
Resourceful and practical fundraising seminars, including e-commerce development.
Comprehensive marketing and promotion of services, programs, and special events.
Timely information on public policy issues and governmental regulatory initiatives.
Innovative workshops from renowned experts in a variety of fields.
Comprehensive community calendar listing your events on the NAM website.

Board of Directors

Staff

Anne Hindery, Chief Executive Officer

anne@nonprofitam.org

Anne Hindery is the Chief Executive Officer of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM). NAM’s purpose is to connect, promote and support its members and the nonprofit sector. Hindery came to NAM in 2008 with a unique background in nonprofits, philanthropy and community work including experience as Director for the Alegent Community Benefit Trust, Program Director for the Omaha Community Foundation, a Law Enforcement Coordinator for the United States Attorney's Office, Nebraska District and grant writer for the City of Omaha.

Anne has more than twenty years experience in public and nonprofit sector program development and management and brings strong skills in facilitation, grant writing and grant management, working with community and neighborhood groups and government agencies and nonprofits and local funders. Ms. Hindery received her Bachelor's degree from Creighton University and Master’s in Public Administration from University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Active in her community, Hindery was a member of the Nonprofit Executive Institute, Class 3, a proud graduate of Leadership Omaha Class of 28, and was in Class 2 of the Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute. She also serves on UNO’s Certified Public Manager Program, Advisory Board; UNO’s American Humanics Community Council, was a founding Member for the Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha and is a member of the Dundee Memorial Park Neighborhood Association Board.

Jessica Mews, Operations Manager
jessica@nonprofitam.org
Jessica is the Operations Manager for NAM. She brings a wide range of project coordination talents, having worked in programming, volunteer management, grant management, and strategic planning. Prior to NAM, Jessica was the Director of Programs for United Methodist Ministries. She also has experience with donor initiatives and the philanthropic community from her involvement with the Omaha Community Foundation and the Alegent Health Community Benefit Trust. In 2003-2004 she completed a year of service with Lutheran Service Corps working with the Nebraska AIDS Project in Omaha. Jessica graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with majors in Sociology and Women’s Studies.

Marti Allen, Bookkeeper
marti@nonprofitam.org

Marti joined NAM in March 2010 as the organization’s bookkeeper. She honed her strong detail orientation and organizational skills in her 14 years as a nonprofit bookkeeper. In addition, Marti has 20 years of experience working in the Accounting Department for the Department of Defense. Marti graduated with a BA from Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO, with majors in Psychology and Sociology; she enhanced her education with a variety of university accounting courses.

Karen Lindell, Special Projects Coordinator

Karen@nonprofitam.org
Karen joined NAM in 2010 with a background in marketing research, sales, and consulting. She offers a unique combination of strong writing and communication skills with analytical and research expertise. Before coming to NAM, Karen consulted with a variety of clients, including Lee Hecht Harrison and blink, LLC, primarily on business writing projects. She has also worked in sales and account management at Merck and AC Nielsen/BASES.

Karen earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing with minors in Spanish and International Business from the University of Cincinnati and completed her MBA at Emory University. She is an enthusiastic co-leader of Brownie troop 3846 and chairs several PTO committees at Fire Ridge Elementary. She has also reviewed grants for the Strengthening Communities Fund. Karen is married with two children.

Organization’s History

The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is a member services organization for our area nonprofits that serve the public good and enrich our communities and the lives of individuals. As part of a national network, we work to amplify the voice and build the capacity of local community-based nonprofits. NAM’s mission is to be the leader to assist nonprofit organizations as they build their individual capacity and collective influence. Today, NAM has over 250 members.

With the motto to “Connect, Promote and Strengthen Nonprofits,” NAM services reflect just that. Our signature service, the Health Insurance Trust, began in 2002. Today more than 1,700 nonprofit employees from 29 organizations of all sizes participate in the Trust. 403B retirement plan options were added in 2009 to guarantee nonprofits are able to offer great benefits to attract and retain quality employees.

A wide range of professional development opportunities continue to be developed by local and national experts and offered to our members in an effort to meet the changing demands of the third sector. NAM has increased our partnership with local foundations and government agencies to bring quality training at an affordable price for nonprofits. NAM works with members to raise the profile of the nonprofit sector and awareness for the quality of life that nonprofit ensure for our communities. This ever increasing advocacy effort will continue to grow.