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National non-profits in the health and human services field comprise the membership of the National Assembly. Those organizations and their constituent services networks collectively touch or are touched by nearly every household in America---as consumers of services, donors or volunteers. They comprise a $32 billion sector that employs some 800,000 workers, operating from over 150,000 locations.

Members

Membership

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How to Join the National Assembly
National nonprofit organizations with programs in the health and/or human services fields may apply for membership. To be a qualified, national nonprofit, an organization must have at least one of the following:

Locations or affiliate organizations in multiple states;
People from different parts of the country can use the organization's services; and/or
The organization provides services that support other nonprofit organizations around the country (i.e. training, research).

Qualified national nonprofit organizations may become members of the National Assembly provided that they:

Subscribe to the mission and goals of the National Assembly
Commit to payment of annual membership dues to the National Assembly according to the formula adopted by the Board of the Assembly
Agree to provide information on the size, structure, and priorities of their organizations periodically as requested (no more than annually)
Agree to participate in relevant activities of the National Assembly
Agree to provide contact information for key national officials, including, but not limited to the chief executive and chief volunteer officers
Agree to disseminate or provide access to National Assembly information to their members and/or constituents
Are approved by the Board of Directors of the National Assembly or such body as the Board designates

Application Process
An organization may apply for membership at any time during the year. Action on applications shall depend on National Assembly meeting schedules. However, consideration of membership applications shall occur at least three times a year.

To apply, the chief executive officer and/or chief volunteer officer of an applying organization shall submit a letter to the President and CEO of the National Assembly indicating the organization’s interest in membership and including the following information. This information will be duplicated and shared with the Board or a designated committee of the National Assembly. As such, succinct summary information is requested.

Name, headquarters location, mission and programs/priorities.
Brief history and background on the organization.
Evidence of federal tax exempt status.
Name, title, and contact information for the chief executive officer.
Name, title, business title and business affiliation, and contact information for the chief volunteer officer (e.g., Board Chair).
Most recent annual budget (totals only) of the national organization (rounded figures will suffice):
· Restricted
· Unrestricted
Magnitude of the organization’s national network (please include this information if the organization has chapters or members; include here information relevant to them that is not included in #6 above):
· Approximate aggregate budget of chapters or members
· Number of communities in which chapters or members are located
· Aggregate number of persons served
Please complete and enclose the National Assembly Dues Calculation Form.

The application for membership should also include the following statement, signed by the chief executive officer or board chair of the applicant organization: “I hereby attest that (name of organization) meets the qualifications for membership in the National Assembly of Health & Human Service Organizations and that it agrees to abide by the requirements of the National Assembly.”

National Assembly Dues

Membership dues for the National Assembly range from $1,200 to $21,500, depending on the applicant organization's revenues.

Business Services & Discounts
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Peer Networking Groups

Peer Networking Group (noun) An assemblage of senior staff from the National Assembly member organizations serving in the same occupational role. The groups exist to provide senior personnel with an opportunity to communicate directly with peers in their field within the non-profit, health and human services field.

Peer network groups communicate via listservs, conference calls, and/or through in-person meetings. For more information on who participates in these groups, click here.

Active Peer Networks & Listservs

National Assembly Peer Network Groups

Aging Strategy Network

Chief Financial Officers
Chief Operating Officers
Family Strengthening Peer Network

Human Resource Directors
Senior Public Policy
Marketing and Communications Council
IT/Web
National Organizations Volunteerism Network (NOVN)

Small Organization Council

Knowledge Leadership Council
Membership/Field Services Network

National Collaboration for Youth Peer Network Groups

ATTENTION - National Assembly MEMBERS

Use the linked form below to enroll your staff in one of the Peer Networks listed above.

National Assembly Member Peer Network Enrollment Form