Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

What Nonprofit Association of the Midlands does

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM), founded in 2002 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a regional membership association dedicated exclusively to serving nonprofit organizations across Nebraska and Western Iowa. The organization positions itself as the only membership association in the region focused solely on the nonprofit sector, providing a portfolio of services including training programs (Board Masters, HR Management Series, Grant Writing Webinars), leadership development programs (Nonprofit Executive Institute and Rising Leaders Institute), annual conferences (Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands, Fundraising Palooza, Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference), advocacy at federal and state levels, networking groups segmented by role (executive directors, HR professionals, BIPOC professionals), HR and financial services including a 403(b) retirement plan, and a Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence assessment framework. Operations are supported by 1-10 staff and an underlying association management platform (Novi AMS) that powers membership management, event registration, and member communications.

NAM's revenue model is diversified across four streams: recurring membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), event and training registration fees with tiered member versus non-member pricing (e.g., Summit tickets $250-$575), training room rental ($75/hour for non-members, free for members), and foundation grants from four major regional funders — Lozier Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, and The Sherwood Foundation. The go-to-market motion is community-led: member acquisition is driven by word-of-mouth referrals, foundation funder networks, and collaborative partnerships with state nonprofit associations including the National Council of Nonprofits, Iowa Nonprofit Alliance, and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

The leadership team is headed by CEO Anne Hindery (joined 2008), with Susan Whitfield as Director of Operations, Matt Martin as Director of Programs (joined June 2024), Nick Koehler as Public Policy & Communications Manager, and Abby Hughes as Program Manager. NAM does not develop proprietary technology beyond its use of standard association management software, and its competitive position rests on ecosystem lock-in, regional brand, and the network density of its member base rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

Legal name

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

Website

https://nonprofitam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands is a Nebraska-based regional membership association serving thousands of nonprofits across Nebraska and Western Iowa with training, advocacy, networking, conferences, and HR/financial services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Association Membership Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Nonprofit association membership
• Nonprofit training services
• Board governance training
• Nonprofit advocacy services
• Nonprofit networking programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for nonprofits providing access to training, networking groups, HR services, financial services, advocacy, and member directory listings.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for training programs, conferences, certification courses, and networking events with tiered pricing for members versus non-members.
3. Training Room Rental: Rental fees for NAM's training facility in Omaha, with free access for members and paid access for non-members and for-profit entities.
4. Donations and Grants: Support from foundations including Lozier Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, and The Sherwood Foundation to fund operations and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands operates as a regional membership association delivering information, education, advocacy, and collaboration services to nonprofit organizations in Nebraska and Western Iowa. Its core deliverable is annual NAM Membership combined with bundled benefits including financial services, HR services, an employee assistance program, networking groups, a 403(b) retirement plan, training programs, annual conferences, a career center, and public policy advocacy at federal and state levels.

Product overview

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) is a membership organization providing networking, education, advocacy, and collaboration services to nonprofits in Nebraska and Western Iowa. Rather than a unified software product, NAM offers a portfolio of membership benefits and programs including training series (Board Masters, Financial Fundamentals, Grant Writing Webinars, HR Management Series), leadership development programs (Nonprofit Executive Institute and Rising Leaders Institute), annual conferences (Fundraising Palooza, Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands, Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference), assessment tools (Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence), professional meeting space rental, a nonprofit career center, and advocacy resources. The organization serves as an umbrella association helping member nonprofits access collective strength, information, and professional development opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAM Membership Annual membership program for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska and Western Iowa providing bundled benefits including financial services, HR services, employee assistance program, networking groups, 403(b) retirement plan, training programs, advocacy representation, and member directory access.
• Board Masters Interactive training series covering the nine responsibilities of nonprofit boards of directors, including mission determination, financial oversight, fundraising, and board governance, designed for current and prospective nonprofit board members.
• Nonprofit Executive Institute (NEI) Leadership development program designed for experienced nonprofit executives to enhance their leadership skills and organizational impact.
• Rising Leaders Institute (RLI) Leadership development program for emerging nonprofit professionals designed to build management and executive skills.
• Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence State-specific assessment tool and companion resources for evaluating regulatory compliance, enhancing strategic planning, and refining operational evaluation across 12 areas of nonprofit management, with an overview workshop priced free for members and $5 for non-members.
• Fundraising Palooza Annual full-day event for nonprofit fundraisers, grant writers, and development professionals featuring sessions on grant writing, donor engagement, corporate and foundation fundraising, and development planning; early-bird and regular-rate pricing available with member discounts.
• Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands Annual signature conference bringing together nonprofit leaders for dynamic keynote sessions, engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities; NAM's 20th annual summit in 2026, expected to draw 300+ leaders, with early-bird ($250 member / $475 non-member) and regular ($300 member / $575 non-member) pricing.
• Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference Regional conference in Kearney, Nebraska for nonprofits of all sizes and missions featuring keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
• NAM Training Room Rental Professional meeting space rental in Omaha for nonprofits, including board meetings, donor gatherings, and volunteer trainings; free for NAM members up to 2 hours (including 30 minutes setup), $25/hour additional for members and $75/hour for non-member nonprofits and for-profit companies.
• Career Center Nonprofit career center connecting job seekers with nonprofit employment opportunities through careers.nonprofitam.org; members post jobs for free.
• NAM Training Series Comprehensive training programs including Board Masters, Financial Fundamentals, Grant Writing Webinars, and HR Management Series for nonprofit professionals.
• Crisis Response Resources Disaster relief resources and assistance connections for nonprofits and communities affected by crises such as wildfires.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ nonprofit leaders expected at annual Summit events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship partner, regional partner, minor and coalition partner.

• National Council of Nonprofitsflagship partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for webinars, policy updates, and advocacy resources. NCN hosts national webinars that NAM promotes to members, covering federal actions, executive orders, and sector-wide policy issues affecting nonprofits.
• Iowa Nonprofit Allianceregional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association partnership with Iowa's 23,000 nonprofits for joint webinars on advocacy, executive orders, and policy affecting the sector in Nebraska and Iowa.
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofitsregional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for shared training content including CFO AI workshops and board financial oversight sessions. NAM members access MCN member pricing.
• Nonprofit New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for advocacy communication workshops and webinars. NAM members use promotional codes for member pricing on partner-hosted events.
• Maine Association of NonprofitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for advocacy training content including the 'Making Advocacy Actionable' workshop. NAM members access member pricing through promotional codes.
• Cause Collectiveregional partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln-based capacity building organization for nearly 160 nonprofits. Partners with NAM to host Board Masters training sessions in Lincoln, NE.
• Coalition for a Strong Nebraskacoalition partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for legislative training and advocacy efforts, including testimony assistance workshops and legislative session preparation.
• Nebraska Civic Engagement Tablecoalition partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for civic engagement and policy advocacy, co-hosting federal and state legislative update calls and training sessions.
• OpenSky Policy Institutecoalition partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy institute partner for legislative session previews and budget/tax policy analysis for Nebraska nonprofits.
• Nebraska Tablecoalition partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for nonprofit advocacy and governance training, including internal governance best practices workshops.
• National Council of Nonprofitsflagship partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting national webinar on protecting nonprofits from partisan politics and efforts to undermine federal protections for charitable nonprofits and houses of worship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: A larger state-level nonprofit membership association serving Minnesota's nonprofit sector. An active NAM content partner with member-pricing reciprocity; same business model and member benefit structure.
• Iowa Nonprofit Alliance: A state-level nonprofit membership association serving Iowa nonprofits with advocacy, training, and convening. Directly comparable in mission, model, and geography to NAM, and already a co-partner for joint webinars.
• Nonprofit New York: A state-level nonprofit membership association serving New York nonprofits with advocacy, training, and resources. NAM has a partnership with Nonprofit NY and shares an analogous product set and operating model.
• Maine Association of Nonprofits: A state-level nonprofit membership association providing training, advocacy, and resources to Maine nonprofits. NAM partners with MANP on advocacy training content and offers reciprocal member pricing.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Sector: A national membership organization for nonprofits, foundations, and corporations engaging in charitable work. Overlaps NAM in advocacy, research, and policy representation for the nonprofit sector at the national level.
• National Council of Nonprofits: The national umbrella network of state and regional nonprofit associations. NAM is a member of and partner with NCN; both serve overlapping purposes (advocacy, training, policy resources) for the nonprofit sector, with NCN operating nationally and NAM operating regionally.

Emerging players

• BoardSource: A national nonprofit focused on nonprofit board governance and leadership, an area NAM trains in directly via Board Masters. Comparable on training product for the same target audience, though national rather than regional in scope.
• Coalition for a Strong Nebraska: A Nebraska advocacy coalition partnering with NAM on legislative training and testimony workshops. Overlaps in advocacy and civic engagement training for nonprofits and association members.

Others

• OpenSky Policy Institute: A Nebraska-focused policy institute that partners with NAM on legislative previews and budget/tax policy analysis. Complementary rather than competitive, but works in the same policy/advocacy ecosystem for Nebraska nonprofits.

Regional players

• Cause Collective: A Lincoln, Nebraska-based capacity-building organization for nearly 160 nonprofits. Hosts NAM's Board Masters trainings in Lincoln as a co-located partner and shares a similar target audience and capability building mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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