Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

We help nonprofits help their communities. There are thousands of nonprofits in our area—each trying to make a difference on their own. Through the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, we bring them together so that each member benefits from our collective strength.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is the only membership organization in the state dedicated exclusively to working with nonprofits in the Midlands. By connecting organizations with information, education, advocacy and collaboration, we help members focus their energy on the people and communities they serve.

Our mission is to strengthen the collective voice, leadership, and capacity of nonprofit organizations enriching the quality of community life throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa. To achieve this mission for our growing base of nonprofit organizations, NAM commits to the following goals:

• Enhance public recognition of the importance and role of the nonprofit sector to the people of Nebraska.
• Provide access to high quality assistance and information on effective nonprofit management and practices.
• Advocate on issues that affect the capacity of all nonprofits to address their communities’ needs.
• Foster communication and cooperation among nonprofits.

In addition, our goals involve operating with:

• Excellence: We challenge ourselves to do great work. We focus on results that matter to nonprofit leaders, organizations, networks, the sector and ultimately, society.
• Collaboration: We are better together. We urge strategic collaboration that brings out the best solutions and strengthen the fabric of our communities.
• Innovation: We strive to be a thought leader, influencing the work of nonprofits by providing knowledge, resources, guidance and exposure to innovative ideas and national trends.