named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy & Policy Engagement
Facilitates grassroots advocacy, participation in ANA Hill Day, and engagement in local, state, and national health policy discussions
Community Engagement
Organizes volunteer opportunities, health fairs, public health education, and outreach initiatives through committees and task forces
NAINA Biennial Conference
Hosts a national conference focused on clinical excellence, leadership, and innovation in nursing practice
Professional Development
Offers free ANCC-accredited continuing education, webinars, conferences, and leadership development opportunities for members
Scholarships & Grants
Provides access to scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities for education, career advancement, and research
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nursing Professional Development 2 activities
- Build organizational and leadership capacity for Indian-origin nursesFosters leadership development through committee service, volunteer roles, and grant-funded initiatives such as the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation leadership grant. Creates a national network of excellence through state chapters and collaborative forums.
- Conduct educational seminars and conferences for nursing professional developmentOrganizes national and virtual educational events, including the National Clinical & Educational Leadership Conference (CELC) and Clinical Excellence Conference, to advance clinical standards and professional growth for nurses of Indian origin. Provides ANCC-accredited continuing education hours and webinars to members.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for nursing profession and healthcare policy at national levelOrganizes and supports member participation in advocacy events such as ANA Hill Day and a national advocacy event at Capitol Hill (June 25, 2026) to influence healthcare policy and elevate the nursing voice.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distribute hygiene and relief supplies in response to community and humanitarian needsProvides direct material support through initiatives such as distributing 1,000 hygiene kits and contributing to disaster relief and humanitarian efforts, including support for the Nepal Relief Fund.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Facilitate community outreach and public health educationEngages members in health fairs, public health education, and community initiatives to improve health awareness and access, particularly within Indian-origin and broader underserved communities.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Provide scholarships and grants for education, research, and leadershipAwards funding opportunities to support the education, career advancement, leadership development, and research of nurses and nursing students of Indian origin.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Support student and early-career nurses through discounted membership and professional engagementOffers reduced membership fees for nursing students and creates pathways for professional growth through mentorship, networking, and participation in educational and community initiatives.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$118K92%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$440%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses—
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$151K
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Net assets$151K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.3%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- ANA Government — Collaborates with ANA on advocacy initiatives including representation at ANA Hill Day
- American Nurses Association Coalition — Collaborates with ANA on advocacy initiatives, including participation in ANA Hill Day and use of ANA advocacy resources.
- Arizona Indian Nurses Association (AZINA) Partner — State chapter of NAINA based in Gilbert, Arizona, collaborating on regional engagement and professional development.
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Partner — Collaborates on member benefits and educational initiatives, including discounted tuition.
- Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Funder — Provided a leadership grant to support organizational and professional development efforts.
- Indian American Nurses Association of Greater Houston (IANAGH) Partner — State chapter of NAINA based in Houston, Texas, collaborating on regional engagement and professional development.
- Nepal Relief Fund Partner — Donated support to assist relief efforts through this fund.
- State of Illinois Government — State in which NAINA was incorporated as a nonprofit on December 6, 2006
- The American Association of Indian Nurses (AAIN-NJ2) Partner — State chapter of NAINA based in Crosswicks, New Jersey, collaborating on regional engagement and professional development.
- spiderspace.in Partner — Hosts a webpage for checking local NAINA chapter availability.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy-Centered Empowermentmethodology: advocacy-centered empowermentBy centering advocacy in its programming, the organization amplifies the voices of nurses of Indian origin, influences health policy, and advances professional equity and recognition, because systemic change is most effectively achieved when marginalized groups are empowered to shape decision-making spaces.
- Cultural Identity as Professional Assetmethodology: cultural_identity_empowermentBy uniting Indian nurses and integrating cultural heritage into professional identity, the organization enhances delivery of culturally competent care and strengthens professional visibility, because recognizing cultural identity as a source of strength increases both individual pride and system-level impact in diverse healthcare settings.
- Engage-Educate-Empower Frameworkmethodology: engage-educate-empowerBy engaging nurses through community and professional development activities, educating them on leadership and practice advancement, and empowering them with advocacy tools, the organization builds individual capacity and collective influence, because sustained professional growth emerges from cyclical investment in identity, knowledge, and agency.