What Arizona Nurses Association does

Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) is a private nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1919 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, serving licensed nurses across the state. As the oldest and largest nursing association in Arizona, AzNA represents 3,700+ members spanning all segments of nursing practice — registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, nurse educators, new graduates, and retired nurses — through a horizontal segmentation model organized into geographic chapters (Central Arizona, Tucson, Northern Arizona, Rio-Colorado Yuma) and special interest chapters (Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Educators, Emerging Nurse Professionals, Nursing Legacy Council). AzNA is a constituent state nurses association of the American Nurses Association and operates three affiliated entities: the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN, a 501(c)(3) for scholarships and workforce development founded in 1998), the Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council (AzNPC), and the AzNA-PAC political action committee.

AzNA's product surface is built on a standard nonprofit association technology stack — the YourMembership.com association management platform (since 1998) for membership, events, and email; the Tradewing-powered online member community with Facebook/LinkedIn OAuth login; and the CE21 online continuing education platform. Its core offerings include legislative advocacy and bill monitoring, continuing education (webinars, online courses, accredited approver unit), networking events (regional townhalls, annual convention, NP symposium), ANCC certification discounts ($100-$200 depending on tier), career and mentorship resources, and personal benefits (insurance, prescriptions, fitness) brokered through corporate partnerships with NSO, Liberty Mutual, Prudential, HSARx, Laurel Road, and Active & Fit.

The association's revenue model combines recurring membership dues (Standard joint AzNA/ANA at $183/year, Premier at $294/year), transaction-based event registration (free to $50 per attendee), advertising in the Arizona Nurse quarterly publication (circulation 70,000+) and AzNA Today e-newsletter, corporate sponsorships including a Champions of Nursing program, and grant administration for the Arizona State Preceptor Grant Program. The publication went fully digital in 2024. AzNA operates with a 16-person staff plus 90+ volunteer committee members and is governed by an elected Board of Directors led by CEO Wendy Knefelkamp (CAE) and President Sherrie Palmieri (DNP, MBA, RN).

Name

Arizona Nurses Association

Legal name

Arizona Nurses Association

Website

https://aznurse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) is a 1919-founded, Phoenix-based nonprofit professional membership association serving 3,700+ licensed nurses across Arizona through advocacy, continuing education, networking, and joint membership with the American Nurses Association.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues. Joint membership with ANA offered at $15.75/month ($183/year) for Standard Members and $25/month ($294/year) for Premier Members. Dues provide access to member benefits including publications, networking, CE discounts, and advocacy representation.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual conventions, symposiums, townhalls, and educational events. Townhall registration ranges from free to $25 for members, $25-50 for non-members.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising in Arizona Nurse publication, AzNA Today e-newsletter, and website. Sponsorship opportunities for events including the Annual Nurse Practitioner Symposium and Annual Convention. Champions of Nursing corporate partnership program offers brand visibility to organizations.
4. Grant Administration: AzNA administers the Arizona State Preceptor Grant Program, receiving grant monies to supply grants to APRN preceptors. This represents grant funding rather than traditional revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AzNA is a statewide membership-based professional association serving licensed nurses in Arizona. It sells individual memberships (joint AzNA/ANA Standard at $15.75/month and Premier at $25/month) that provide access to continuing education, advocacy, networking, certifications discounts, and career resources. The association also generates revenue through event registration, advertising/sponsorship in its publications, and administration of grants such as the Arizona Preceptor Grant Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998AzFFN is the philanthropic arm of AzNA, a 501c(3) organization focused on scholarships, workforce development, and leadership. AzFFN Board of Trustees includes AzNA representation. Administrative support for AzFFN is provided by AzNA.
• American Nurses Association (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzNA is a constituent state nurses association (C/SNA) member of ANA. Joint membership allows AzNA members to access ANA benefits including publications, career center, leadership institute, mentorship programs, and certification discounts. AzNA elects delegates to ANA Membership Assembly and participates in national nursing advocacy efforts.
• Nurses Service Organization (NSO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred provider of professional liability insurance for AzNA members. Over 550,000 nurses choose NSO as source for medical malpractice coverage. NSO provides discounted professional liability insurance rates to AzNA members.
• HSARxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrescription discount program offering up to 80% savings at 85,000+ pharmacies. ANA members receive additional $10 off first order.
• Liberty MutualminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto and home insurance partner for ANA members with potential savings of $947 for customized coverage.
• PrudentialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive Term Life and AD&D insurance plans for ANA members with competitive rates and quick 10-minute application process.
• Laurel RoadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent loan refinancing partner offering nurses special 0.25% rate discount or $300 cash bonus for ANA members.
• Active & Fit DirectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness membership program offering access to 11,000+ fitness centers for $28/month plus enrollment fees for ANA members.
• Arthur Davis PublishingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher contracted since 2011 to produce and mail the Arizona Nurse publication to 70,000+ registered and licensed practical nurses in Arizona.
• American Association of Nurse PractitionersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzNPC/AzNA Chapter 9 is a constituent member of AANP, connecting Arizona nurse practitioners to national NP advocacy and professional development resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Nurses Association (ANA): National professional association for registered nurses and AzNA's parent affiliate. Operates the same membership-based model (joint memberships), continuing education accreditation (ANCC), and federal/state advocacy structure that defines AzNA's offering.

Peers

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): National NP organization that AzNA's Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council is a constituent member of. Directly comparable membership, advocacy, and continuing education model targeting the advanced-practice segment AzNA serves through Chapter 9.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AznaChapter30

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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