ANA-Illinois

What ANA-Illinois does

ANA-Illinois (legal name: American Nurses Association Illinois) is the state-level constituent and state nurses association (C/SNA) of the American Nurses Association (ANA) for Illinois. Organized as a nonprofit professional membership association governed by an elected Board of Directors, it represents registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) across all specialties and practice settings in Illinois. The organization provides a unified voice for nursing priorities in state legal and regulatory matters, including scope of practice, licensure, credentialing, and managed care policy, and operates as part of the broader ANA enterprise network of C/SNAs across all 50 states.

The association's core products and services center on a joint individual membership program with ANA priced at $15/month or $174/year, supplemented by an organizational affiliate membership tiered by size ($350–$800+/year), continuing education offerings (DEI Micro-Credential six-module program, ethics gamification webinars), the six-month Nurses Running for Elected Office (NREO) Training Academy launched January 7, 2023, two flagship publications (The Nursing Voice quarterly and the monthly News & Updates newsletter reaching over 260,000 Illinois nurses), annual events including the Professional Issues Conference and Nurse Educators Summit, an Annual Awards Program, the Nightingale Tribute memorial program, the Nurses-PAC political action committee, and Illinois' first statewide Volunteer Database created by the Community Service Committee in 2024.

ANA-Illinois generates revenue from four primary streams: recurring individual membership dues and organizational affiliate fees (subscription), advertising and sponsorship sold through quarterly and annual plans in its publications (advertising), event and conference revenue including exhibiting fees and the Professional Issues Conference (professional services), and tuition-discount partnerships with eleven accredited nursing education providers. Distribution is primarily direct-to-member via the ANA national membership portal and ana-illinois.org, supplemented by the Health eCareers job board partnership, in-person events, and email publications. The organization maintains its principal office in Illinois (phone 779-529-2012) and is led by Executive Director Susan Y. Swart, EdD, MS, RN, CAE, with President W. Zeh Wellington elected for 2025.

Name

ANA-Illinois

Legal name

American Nurses Association Illinois

Website

https://ana-illinois.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ANA-Illinois is the Illinois state constituent of the American Nurses Association, operating as a nonprofit professional membership association for registered and licensed practical nurses across Illinois through advocacy, continuing education, publications, and community engagement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manteno, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from individual membership dues ($15/month or $174/year for joint ANA-Illinois and ANA membership) and organizational affiliate fees based on membership size tiers.
2. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising in newsletters and publications, including quarterly and annual sponsorship plans with native ads, advertorials, and premium display ads targeting the nursing audience in Illinois.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from educational events, conferences, and the annual Professional Issues Conference, including exhibiting fees at 25% discount for organizational affiliates.
4. Organizational Affiliate Fees: Annual affiliate fees from nursing organizations based on membership size: Less than 251 members ($350), 251-500 ($500), 501-750 ($650), 751-1000 ($800), 1000+ (contact for pricing).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ANA-Illinois is a nonprofit professional nursing association that sells joint individual and organizational memberships to nurses and nursing organizations in Illinois. Beyond dues-based membership, it generates revenue from accredited continuing education programs, official publications, an annual Professional Issues Conference, and advertising/sponsorship sales to its nursing audience of approximately 260,000 RNs and LPNs.

Product overview

ANA-Illinois operates as a professional nursing association offering membership services, continuing education programs, publications, advocacy, and community engagement initiatives. The organization provides a single integrated membership model with joint ANA-Illinois/ANA membership, supplemented by specialized programs including the DEI Micro-Credential, NREO Training Academy, Professional Issues Conference, Nurse Educators Summit, Annual Awards Program, and Nightingale Tribute memorial service. The association also publishes The Nursing Voice (quarterly) and News & Updates (monthly newsletter), operates Nurses-PAC for political advocacy, and maintains the statewide Volunteer Database for community service. Organizational Affiliate Membership enables partnerships with other nursing organizations.

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Products and services

• ANA-Illinois Individual Membership (Joint with ANA) Recurring individual membership subscription providing Illinois RNs and LPNs with access to ANA Online CE Library, ANCC certification discounts, professional development, journals and publications (American Nurse, OJIN), career center access, and member-only advocacy resources.
• Organizational Affiliate Membership Annual tiered partnership for Illinois nursing organizations whose members are more than 50% RNs, offering advocacy access, collaboration, member benefit discounts, exhibiting fee reductions at events, and CE discounts, with fees ranging $350–$800+ annually based on size.
• DEI Micro-Credential: Cultural Competence, Health Equity, and Advocacy in Nursing Practice Six-module educational program equipping nurses with knowledge, skills, and leadership strategies for advancing equitable and inclusive healthcare delivery, with modules delivered as continuing education sessions.
• Nurses Running for Elected Office (NREO) Training Academy Six-month training academy equipping Illinois nurses with campaign skills, political fundraising training, election readiness, and policy advocacy preparation for running for local, state, and federal elected office.
• ANA-Illinois Professional Issues Conference Annual professional conference held each September featuring educational sessions, networking, the Membership Assembly, and elections, with paid registration and exhibiting fees (organizational affiliates receive 25% exhibiting discount).
• Nurse Educators Summit Annual summit for nurse educators focused on transforming nursing education through shared vision, shared governance, and collective impact, with registration fees and educational programming.
• The Nursing Voice (Official Publication) Official quarterly digital newsletter of the Illinois Nurses Foundation and ANA-Illinois distributed to approximately 260,000 RNs and LPNs in Illinois, featuring news, career opportunities, education programs, and events, with advertising and sponsorship packages sold to vendors.
• ANA-Illinois News & Updates Newsletter Monthly email newsletter providing timely updates on advocacy efforts, leadership opportunities, education, and events for nurses in Illinois, distributed to more than 260,000 RNs and LPNs with advertising slots sold quarterly and annually.
• Ethics Gamification in Nursing Education Webinar Continuing education webinar offering 1.0 contact hour on leveraging ethics gamification in nursing education, featuring the ANA Adventure Game for newly licensed nurses, delivered as part of the recurring ANA-Illinois webinar series.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• American Nurses Association (ANA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization partnership. ANA-Illinois works with the national ANA to build a community of nurses dedicated to advancing the profession and providing safe, affordable healthcare. Joint membership provides access to national resources, ANCC certification discounts, and collective advocacy at both state and federal levels.
• HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved benefits partner providing banking products, services and financial education to ANA-Illinois members. HACU helps members build a secure financial foundation, achieve goals, and enhance quality of life.
• Health eCareerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial job board provider of ANA-Illinois and nation's leader in digital nursing publications with the largest nursing circulation in the US. Partnership engages members and nursing population through career opportunities.
• Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOBC's goal is to improve the health of communities and the nation through the service of nurses on boards and other bodies. ANA-Illinois supports this initiative to elevate nursing leadership in governance.
• Student Nurses Association of Illinois (SNAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAI is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. Partnership supports student nurses entering the profession.
• Illinois Coalition of Nursing Organizations (ICNO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerICNO functions as a trusted group for discussions about organizational plans related to regulatory issues, practice, research and educational issues. ANA-Illinois serves as facilitator and archivist for coalition meetings and documents.
• Blessing-Rieman College of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Chamberlain UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Herzing UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Lewis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Olivet Nazarene UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Purdue University NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Saint Xavier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• St. Francis College of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Walden UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Western Governors UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering nursing programs accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. Provides tuition discounts to ANA-Illinois members pursuing nursing degrees.
• Black Nurses Association of Central IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate providing representation and professional support for nurses of African descent in Central Illinois.
• ENA Illinois State CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate representing emergency nurses in Illinois through the Emergency Nurses Association.
• Illinois Association Colleges of Nursing (IACN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate representing colleges of nursing in Illinois, collaborating on nursing education initiatives.
• Illinois Association of School Nurses (IASN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate supporting school nurses in Illinois to promote health and academic success of students.
• Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate representing advanced practice nurses in Illinois, working on APRN practice and policy issues.
• Indian Nurses Association of Illinois USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate supporting nurses of Indian heritage in Illinois through professional development and community.
• NAHN – IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Association of Hispanic Nurses Illinois chapter, promoting diversity and healthcare equity.
• Philippine Nurses Association of IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizational affiliate supporting Filipino-American nurses in Illinois through professional and cultural connection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Large specialty nursing organization offering certification, CE, and advocacy; competes with ANA-Illinois for membership wallet share among critical-care nurses and collaborates via statewide chapters.
• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA): Specialty nursing organization with a large Illinois state council affiliate; competes with ANA-Illinois for nurses' dues spend and continuing education offerings among emergency nurses specifically.

Broad incumbents

• Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma Nursing): Honor society and professional organization for nurses offering scholarships, research grants, and leadership development; overlaps with ANA-Illinois on professional development and continuing education but is not a state association.
• American Nurses Association (ANA): The national parent organization and largest US nursing association; ANA-Illinois is a state constituent, and ANA directly competes for the same nursing audience at federal scale with overlapping benefits and content.

Direct peers

• ANA Massachusetts: Another state-level constituent of ANA in the northeast; shares governance structure, dues model, and advocacy focus as a peer association serving a single state's registered nurse population.
• ANA California (ANA\C): Sister state constituent of ANA representing nurses in California; operates with the same joint membership model, advocacy, publications, and CE offerings, making it the closest functional comparable.

Regional players

• National League for Nursing (NLN): Nurse educator-focused organization with overlapping educational partner relationships; competes for engagement of the Illinois nursing faculty and student segments that ANA-Illinois serves.

Others

• Illinois Nurses Foundation (INF): Partner foundation that co-publishes The Nursing Voice and operates the Nightingale Tribute; adjacent nonprofit serving the same Illinois nursing community via grants and memorial programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/anaillinoisnurses
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ana-illinois

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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