NAMI Alliance Day, formally Field Leadership Day, is designed specifically for NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates. Presented and developed by NAMI National’s Alliance Relations, Development and Field Governance Department, this day is dedicated to supporting the great work taking place within the Alliance! In 2022, NAMI Alliance Day was held on Tuesday, June 14^th, and preceded the NAMI Convention (June 15^th & 16^th). 

NAMI Alliance day is for staff, Executive Directors, Board Members and volunteers of all NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates. 
 
Presentations were delivered by several NAMI National Staff and the various team members in the Alliance Relations, Development and Field Governance department: Field Capacity Building, Field Resource Development (NAMI Walks), Field Governance and Membership, and Knowledge and Learning. 
 
Information and resources to support the Alliance that were exchanged included: 

• How data from key NAMI assessments will be used to build capacity and respond to the organizational needs of NSOs and NAs; 

• An introduction to NAMI for new leaders course;  

• Information on the governance of using NAMI logos; 

• A new fundraising strategy; 

• NAMI HelpLine tools and resources; and 

• Information about the regional model and its benefits.

 
Thank you for all you do to strengthen the Alliance and advance NAMI’s mission.

 

Sessions

 

Welcome & Introductions

It’s an exciting time for NAMI National and the Alliance Relations, Development & Field Governance (ARDFG) department as we continue to grow, adapt and remain motivated and responsive to the needs of our field. NAMI Alliance Day provided attendees with a few jammed-packed hours of knowledge, learning, and practical tools and resources that can be used to increase the capacity of NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates, no matter if you are a volunteer, executive director, board member, or other staff member.

Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, NAMI
Annette Gantt, Chief Field Relations Officer, NAMI

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Alliance Relations, Development and Field Governance (ARDFG) Virtual Town Hall (Live Session)

ARDFG is made up of four distinct teams – Field Governance and Membership (FG&M), Field Resource Development (FRD), Field Capacity Building (FCB), and Knowledge and Learning (K&L). During this session, attendees learned more about what the ARDFG department does, and got answers to their questions submitted in advance.

For more information contact: 

• Field Capacity Building:​ fieldcapacity@nami.org    
• Field Governance and Membership: ​standards@nami.org ​ 
• ​Field Resource Development: ​namiwalks@nami.org ​ 
• ​​Knowledge and Learning: ​fctrainings@nami.org  

Speakers Include:

Annette Gantt, Jackline Kamazima, Joy McKenzie, K&L; Christine Neil, FG&M; David Binet, Elizabeth Monrad, Tiara Hoff, Sabrina Harris, Jacque Walsh, FRD; Darcey Mamone, Danica Kimball, Leandra Clovis, Morgan Sills, Mary Sorensen, FCB; Sheel Pandya, Renata Ponichtera, Rachel Gearinger, Ashley Pollowitz, Maddie Fowler and Annie Schmidt
 

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It’s All in the Data!

This session explored how the data collected from the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services survey and Organizational Health Assessment Survey (OHAS) taken by NAMI State Organizations will be used to build capacity and respond to the needs of the field. Bridgespan provided an update on their assessment of the current state of NAMI National’s operating model and preliminary recommendations of a future state.

Sherman Gillums, Jr., Consultant, NAMI 
Gayle Tang, MSN, RN, Principal Consultant (CLAS)
Annette Gantt, Chief Field Relations Officer, NAMI (OHAS)
Lindsey Waldron, Manager (Bridgespan)
Moderator: Annie Schmidt, Senior Manager, FCB, NAMI

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Building NAMI Synergy with HelpLine Technology and Training

This session focused on how to transform Helpline services using NAMI HelpLine technology and web-based training.

Dawn Brown, National Director, HelpLine Services, NAMI
Moderator: Renata Ponichtera, Senior Manager, FCB, NAMI

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NAMI State Organization and NAMI Affiliate Awards Presentation (Live Session)

This session recognized and celebrated the award recipients of the Outstanding NAMI State and NAMI Affiliate organizations who demonstrated exceptional leadership, strong community presence, outreach to diverse communities, exemplary stewardship and application of the Standards of Excellence.

Annette Gantt, Chief Field Relations Officer, NAMI
Sheel Pandya, Director, FCB, NAMI

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Express Talk #1

EXPRESS TALKS consisted of two talks, one after the other, followed by a 10-minute combined live Q&A.

Topic: Emblematic Gestures: NAMI Logo Usage as Defined in the Governing Documents

FG&M discussed the required elements for authorized usage of the NAMI logo and the critical importance that NAMI State and NAMI Affiliate marketing materials are aligned in order to maintain, promote, and protect the NAMI brand.

Jacque Walsh, Senior Manager, FG&M, NAMI
David Binet, Director, FG&M, NAMI

Topic: Collaborative Strategy for Field Fundraising

The Field Resource Development (FRD) team discussed strategies for collaborating with neighboring NSONAs to strengthen their fundraising potential. Attendees learned how the FRD team has been facilitating collaborations among NAMIWalks events through their multi-event sponsorship and national team programs. Attendees were able to implement these strategies for local fundraising events and initiatives.

Leandra Clovis, Senior Manager, FRD, NAMI
Morgan Sills, Senior Manager, FRD, NAMI
Moderator: Darcey Mamone, Director, FRD, NAMI
 

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Linkedin Prospecting Handout

NAMIWalks Your Way Community Mapping Excercise

NAMIWalks Your Way Sponser Tracking Form

Your Sphere of Influence Handout

 

Express Talk #2

EXPRESS TALKS consisted of two talks, one after the other, followed by a 10-minute combined live Q&A.

Topic: An Introduction to NAMI for New Leaders

This session introduced a new resource designed for field leaders of all types, whether volunteer, staff, or Executive Director at an affiliate or state organization. The short, basic orientation provides a foundation of information on the NAMI Alliance’s structure and how NAMI works with the field. Attendees learned how the new NAMI leader orientation will be rolled out and where it fits within a larger focus on supporting field leaders.

Christine Neil, Director, K&L, NAMI
Rachel Gearinger, Senior Manager, FCB, NAMI

Topic: Moving (Back) to a Regional Model to Support the NAMI Alliance

The Field Capacity Building team has moved back to a Regional Model in an effort to support the NAMI Alliance more effectively, efficiently, and strategically through technical assistance, training, and tools. Attendees learned more about the model, how the team supports the Alliance through this model, and the myriad benefits the model can offer in how we help the Alliance build and strengthen its organizational capacity.

Sheel Pandya, Director, FCB, NAMI
Moderator: Maddie Fowler, Coordinator, FCB, NAMI
 

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Closing

Daniel Gillison, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, NAMI
Annette Gantt, Chief Field Relations Officer, NAMI

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Thank you to those who participated in NAMI Alliance Day!