What NMAC does

NMAC, formerly the National Minority AIDS Council, is a U.S. national nonprofit organization founded in 1987 and headquartered at 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. It delivers capacity building, leadership development, policy education, and community engagement programs designed to end the HIV epidemic among populations most affected, including people of color, LGBTQ+ communities, women, youth, and adults aging with HIV. Operations are organized around four program centers — the Center to End the HIV Epidemic (co-programming with CDC and HRSA), the Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements, the Policy and Advocacy division, and the Center for HIV Treatment, Leadership & Community Engagement — plus two flagship national convenings: the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) and the Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit.

The core "product" surface is a portfolio of population-specific fellowships (GMoC, NextGen for ages 18-25, GLOW for women, HIV 50+ Strong & Healthy), advocacy networks such as the National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN, 260+ members), digital learning (HIV 50+ Community Education Project), creative storytelling (The Goldens, Los Dorados, GMoC Comics), and policy initiatives (HIV Situation Room, Hill Champions, Federal AIDS Policy Partnership Aging Working Group). NMAC does not build proprietary technology platforms; its services are delivered through events, fellowship cohorts, mentorship, mini-grants, and online self-paced courses.

Revenue is generated from individual donations (tax-deductible via nmac.app.neoncrm.com), annual membership fees ranging from $50 (PLWH) to $2,500 (organizations above $2.5M budget), conference registration and corporate sponsorships, and program-restricted grants from corporate funders including ViiV Healthcare (NextGen since 2019) and Gilead Sciences (GLOW), alongside federal partnerships with CDC and HRSA. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity rating and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

NMAC

Legal name

NMAC

Website

https://nmac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NMAC is a 1987-founded U.S. national nonprofit that builds capacity, leadership, and policy education programs to end the HIV epidemic among communities most impacted, including LGBTQ+ people of color, women, youth, and adults aging with HIV. It funds operations via donations, membership fees, conferences, and federal and corporate grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: NMAC relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations to fund its HIV advocacy and education programs. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online, by mail, or by phone.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individuals ($125 standard, $50 for people living with HIV) and organizations ($250-$2,500 based on annual budget). Members receive policy updates, conference discounts up to $160, resources, and networking opportunities.
3. Conference Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) and Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit through attendee registration fees and corporate sponsorships.
4. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from healthcare companies including ViiV Healthcare (funding NextGen Fellowship since 2019) and Gilead Sciences (supporting GLOW program). These grants fund specific fellowship and program initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NMAC is a national nonprofit organization that delivers HIV advocacy, policy education, leadership development, and capacity-building services to end the HIV epidemic among communities most impacted in the United States. It operates population-specific fellowship programs (GMoC, NextGen, GLOW, HIV 50+), a grassroots advocacy network (NHAAN), and two major annual conferences (USCHA and Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit), funded primarily through donations, membership fees, and grants.

Product overview

NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council) is a national HIV organization launched in 1987 that offers capacity building, leadership development, policy education, and public engagement to end the HIV epidemic. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected programs rather than a single product, including leadership fellowships for specific populations (GMoC Fellowship, NextGen, GLOW, HIV 50+ Strong & Healthy), advocacy networks (NHAAN), educational initiatives (HIV 50+ Community Education Project), community campaigns (The Goldens, GMoC Comics), and national convenings (USCHA, Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit). These programs are coordinated through specialized centers focused on HIV treatment, advocacy, and community engagement to address the epidemic among communities most impacted in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GMoC Fellowship (Gay Men of Color Fellowship): A program designed to equip gay men of color with tools for impactful advocacy in HIV prevention and treatment.
• HIV 50+ Strong & Healthy Program
• NextGen: Emerging Leaders Fellowship
• GLOW (Growing Leadership Opportunities for Women)
• National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN)
• Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit
• U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA)

Products and services

• GMoC Fellowship (Gay Men of Color Fellowship) A fellowship program that equips gay men of color with tools for impactful HIV advocacy, supporting them to engage in local and national decision-making processes through mentorship, education, and leadership development.
• HIV 50+ Strong & Healthy Program A leadership program for people living with HIV over age 50 that provides training, mentorship, and mini-grants to develop advocates who promote HIV research, treatment, and public awareness.
• NextGen: Emerging Leaders Fellowship A bilingual, hybrid 10-month fellowship for young adults ages 18-25 that provides public health education, mentorship, and leadership development to cultivate the next generation of HIV advocates.
• GLOW (Growing Leadership Opportunities for Women) A bilingual HIV education and women's wellness program that empowers women through trainings, community mini-grants, and leadership development to become educators and advocates in their communities.
• National HIV & Aging Advocacy Network (NHAAN) A grassroots network of over 260 individuals advocating for the collective interests of people aging with HIV, providing leadership training, advocacy opportunities, and community engagement.
• HIV 50+ Community Education Project A self-paced online education platform for people living with HIV over 50 covering HIV management, comorbidity prevention (diabetes, cardiovascular health, mental health, HAND), and advocacy skills.
• The Goldens A bilingual short storytelling campaign celebrating the journeys of people over 50 aging with HIV, gathered on a rolling basis and shared via social media to increase HIV awareness.
• Los Dorados The Spanish-language version of The Goldens storytelling campaign, celebrating the experiences of people over 50 aging with HIV in the Latine community.
• GMoC Comics A comic series developed by Gay Men of Color Fellowship members featuring HIV superhero characters to educate and engage communities through creative storytelling on topics like stigma, U=U, and PrEP.
• U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) The nation's largest gathering for community mobilization and public health education, bringing together community, workforce, frontline service providers, government, policymakers, and healthcare industry.
• Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit The nation's only convening dedicated to translating complex scientific discoveries and biomedical solutions into effective healthcare delivery for the HIV and public health workforce.
• GMoC Fellowship Advocacy Report A community-led research report authored by GMoC Fellowship members identifying factors influencing PrEP uptake among gay men of color, with a three-year advocacy agenda to address disparities.
• Center to End the HIV Epidemic A collaborative initiative working with CDC and HRSA to implement strategies for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States through community engagement and healthcare partnerships.
• PrEP for Me Campaign A public education campaign focused on increasing awareness and access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention.
• F*ck Fear Be Free An advocacy campaign under the Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements focused on empowerment and HIV prevention.
• HIV Situation Room A policy and communications initiative that informs communities about HIV funding protections, policy changes, and advocacy actions during periods of political flux.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 260 members in NHAAN network advocating for people aging with HIV
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMAC collaborates with CDC on multiple initiatives including the Let's Stop HIV Together campaign, HIV prevention programs, and the End the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. CDC data is referenced throughout NMAC's programs and advocacy work.
• HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Center to End the HIV Epidemic initiative, supporting Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program related activities and HIV care and treatment services for underserved populations.
• Pacific AIDS Education and Training Center (UCSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in GMoC Fellowship program; Benjamin Ignalino serves as Program Manager for the Regional Office at this center housed at UCSF in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
• GMHC/ACRIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMAC collaborates with GMHC/ACRIA on educational webinar series addressing aging and HIV, advocacy and policy for older people, and report backs from HIV conferences.
• The AIDS InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with NMAC on policy advocacy efforts including Medicaid protection, healthcare funding advocacy, and joint statements on HIV policy priorities.
• Federal AIDS Policy Partnership (FAPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMAC co-organizes the FAPP Aging Working Group, collaborating with national and international partners on aging and HIV policy issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• amfAR: Foundation for AIDS Research that funds HIV research, advocacy, and policy work nationally. Comparable to NMAC as a national HIV-focused nonprofit with major donor funding, federal advocacy, and convening influence.
• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation: National HIV nonprofit focused on prevention, research, and advocacy, historically pediatric and now broader populations. Comparable to NMAC as a national HIV advocacy organization with significant federal and corporate grant funding.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): Pioneering HIV services and advocacy organization providing direct services, policy advocacy, and community programs. Comparable to NMAC in HIV advocacy and community engagement; both are referenced as partners in the HIV 50+ space.
• AIDS United: National HIV/AIDS policy, advocacy, and grantmaking organization that, like NMAC, funds community-based HIV organizations and coordinates federal HIV policy advocacy. Directly comparable in mission, funder mix (pharma + federal), and convening role.
• The AIDS Institute: National nonprofit focused on HIV, STD, and hepatitis policy, education, and advocacy. Directly comparable to NMAC in policy focus, federal advocacy, and partnership networks (the data shows The AIDS Institute as a current NMAC policy partner).
• NASTAD: National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors — a nonprofit association representing HIV and hepatitis programs in state health departments. Comparable to NMAC as a national HIV policy and capacity-building organization working closely with CDC and HRSA.
• Black AIDS Institute: National HIV organization focused specifically on Black communities, with programs in advocacy, mobilization, and workforce development. Closely comparable to NMAC's historical minority-focused mission and demographic-specific fellowship model.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Largest U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization with a much broader mission than HIV but overlapping on policy advocacy affecting PLWH. Comparable to NMAC in federal policy engagement and LGBTQ+ community mobilization, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• National Native American AIDS Prevention Center: National nonprofit addressing HIV in Native/Indigenous communities through capacity building and policy advocacy. Comparable to NMAC in its demographic-targeted advocacy model and federal partnerships, though smaller in scale.

Regional players

• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Major regional HIV services and advocacy nonprofit based in San Francisco with national programmatic reach. Comparable to NMAC in HIV advocacy and direct service partnerships, though geographically concentrated rather than nationally federated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NMACCommunity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@uclafamilyaidsnetwork9233/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/1GBx7ZdnBS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/12988413

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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