ARDFG Department
What does ARDFG stand for?
Alliance Relations, Development and Field Governance
How many NAMI state organizations are there?
49
The NAMI Affiliate agreement is to NAs as the _____________ is to NSOs.
NAMI Charter Agreement
What do the signature programs cost?
Other than membership; FREE
NAMI is the nation's largest what?
Grassroots Mental Health Organization
Who is the head of the ARDFG department?
Annette Gantt
How many NAMI affiliates are there?
679 (as of 3/30/2022)
What are the four stages of NAs, as described in the SOE?
1. Small/Emerging
2. Community Support
3. Developing
4. Full Service
Give three examples of NAMI signature programs.
NAMI Basics, NAMI Ending the Silence, NAMI Family to Family, NAMI Family and Friends, NAMI Hearts & Minds, NAMI Homefront, NAMI Peer to Peer, and more!
What is the NAMI mission?
To provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all people and families affected by mental health can build better lives.
If a NAMI affiliate has a question about their NAMIWalks your way event, which team in the ARDFG department would you direct them to?
Field Resource Development Team
True or False: All NAMI affiliates have full time staff?
FALSE: No two NAs are the same. Some have full time staff, others run solely on volunteers. Some have offices/some do not. it all depends on the capacity of each NA.
What do we call the "mutually agreed upon standards of operation" and what does this document include?
SOE: standards of excellence
Includes categories and practices that describe how to grow strong while operating legal, ethical, and accountable organizations.
(guidelines for NSONA requirements, DEI, communication, membership, dues, programs, fundraising)
What is the FCB team's role in ensuring services are provided to NAMI communities?
FCB ensures NSONAs have the capacity to put on these programs.
(ex: helping them hire staff / volunteers, ensuring they have human capital and resources necessary)
What are the NAMI Values?
Hope, Inclusion, Empowerment, Compassion, and Fairness
Who is in the Knowledge and Learning Team? What do they do?
Christine Neil. The role of the Knowledge and Learning is to support the needs of FCB, FG&M, and FRD by facilitating the creation of systems, tools, and best practices for delivering quality training and resources that enable and empower NSONAS to deliver on our shared vison, mission, and values.
What is the difference between a Model A affiliate and a Model B affiliate?
Model A: Incorporated (independent legal entity), have BOD, have their own bylaws, have much more responsibility than Model Bs.
Model B: Unincorporated (operates under another NSO or NA), follows bylaws and governing docs of the incorporated NSO or NA above them, can transition to Model A once they have capacity.
What are the 4 advisory councils and what do they do?
1. Executive Director: EDs from NSONAs, a time for NAMI national to provide updates to EDs and vice versa
2. State Presidents: Comprised only of NSO presidents, Renata is the staff liaison
3. Peer Leadership: Made up entirely of peers/members of NSONAs
4. Service Members, Veterans, their Families: work on legislation and engage in advocacy efforts
How are the services provided by NSONAs funded?
Federal or independent grants, NAMI walks, other grassroots fundraising, membership dues
What is the NAMI Vision?
A world where all people affected by mental health live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
If a NAMI state organization had a question regarding their charter agreement, membership dues, or bylaws, which team in ARDFG would you direct them to?
Field Governance & Membership
What is the process for reaffiliation? Who on the FCB team can best answer questions regarding reaffiliation?
NAMI affiliates must meet the requirements and responsibilities described in the SOE. They must be endorsed by their NSO and then sign a affiliation agreement with NAMI National.
Renata
What were the 3 key goals for 2020-2025, as listed in the NAMI Five-Year Strategic Plan?
1. People get help early
2. People get the best possible care
3. People get diverted from justice system involvement
What types of outreach and advocacy services does NAMI provide?
Trainings on how to be an effective advocator: how to speak to/reach out to your representatives, how to effectively tell your story
Others: Vote for Mental Health, signing pledges and campaigns.
In what year was NAMI created? How was it created?
1979. By a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table.