irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EXHIBITS; CONVENTION & CONFERENCES - AT THE NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION CONVENTIONS AND CONFERENCES STUDENT NURSE LEADERS AND FACULTY FROM THROUGHOUT THE US PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL, CAREER, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THE EXHIBIT HALL IS ONE OF ATTENDEES' FAVORITE MEETING EVENTS AS NSNA MEMBERS - UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS - EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE NURSING PROFESSION. PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND CAREER ORIENTED OPPORTUNITIES; PROVIDE PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD THE TRANSITION FROM STUDENT TO PROFESSIONAL, TO INCLUDE WRITING AND THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, AND INCLUDE IMAGE AND MEDIA TRAINING FOCUS; INCORPORATE MEETING SESSIONS ON TOPICS OF CRITICAL THINKING AND STUDY SKILLS, MANAGED CARE, AND NETWORKING; NCLEX MINI REVIEW COURSES; EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES AND METHODS TO DEVELOP NSNA CHAPTERS IN DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS.
- #2 $0MEMBERSHIP - NSNA OFFERS EXPANDED BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS: ASSESSING MEMBER AND POTENTIAL MEMBER NEEDS ON AN ONGOING BASIS; CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH DEANS AND FACULTY TO PROMOTE NSNA MEMBERSHIP BY PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS THAT INCLUDE CERTIFICATES AND PLAQUES FOR DISPLAY AT SCHOOLS AND PROMOTING SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP; PROMOTING A "PACKAGE OF MEMBERSHIPS" FOR AGENCY MEMBERS; HAVE A CHAPTER IN EVERY STATE AND TERRITORY; ASSESS STATE NEEDS AND ADDRESS ISSUES INCLUDING MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVE AT THE STATE LEVEL; EXPLORE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SNAS AND SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF NSNA MEMBERSHIP BY OFFERING TRANSITIONAL MEMBERSHIP, MENTOR PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Convention and MidYear Conference
National gatherings featuring educational sessions, career development workshops, NCLEX review courses, and networking opportunities for student nurses
Committees Program
Organizes student leadership through specialized committees including Ethics and Governance, Finance, Image of Nursing, Population and Global Health, and Convention Planning
Health Policy and Advocacy Committee
Engages student nurses in legislative activities, voter registration campaigns, and policy education to promote civic engagement and nursing's role in public policy
Leadership U Honor Society
Recognizes and develops student leaders through formal induction, leadership validation, and professional development opportunities including shared governance and mentorship
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nursing Professional Development 3 activities
- Conduct health policy advocacy and student civic engagementEngages in health policy and advocacy activities guided by resolutions adopted through the House of Delegates, including voter registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns for nursing students. Maintains a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for nursing students and operates a Health Policy and Advocacy Committee to lead these efforts.
- Foster professional development and chapter organization through resources and governance supportSupports the professional development of nursing students through a national membership organization, offering leadership and professional development resources, a handbook for organizing school and state associations, guidelines for resolution development, codes of academic and professional conduct, and recruitment materials. Also supports institutional recognition and chapter establishment across all U.S. states and territories.
- Host national conventions and conferences for nursing student education and professional developmentHosts an Annual Convention and MidYear Conference that provide undergraduate nursing students with educational programming on healthcare trends, legislative issues, leadership training, transition-to-profession support, NCLEX mini-review courses, and networking opportunities. The Annual Convention is attended by over 3,000 students yearly, and the MidYear Conference by over 1,500 students annually.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Administer national leadership elections and governance processesConducts a national office election process with a defined pre-slate application timeline and provides governance-focused legal guidance and strategic counsel during key leadership meetings, including the Annual Convention, MidYear Conference, Board Orientation, and other Board meetings, supported by a Legal Consultant to the Board of Directors.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to undergraduate nursing studentsProvides annual scholarships to undergraduate nursing students through the NSNA Foundation, having awarded over $12.5 million in scholarships since 1974.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitate employer recruitment and sponsorship opportunitiesOperates a Career Center on its website where employers can place classified ads to recruit student nurses, offers advertising in Imprint magazine and the Guidebook app, provides broadcast email advertising, and organizes exhibition opportunities for sponsors and employers at the MidYear Conference and Annual Convention.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish Imprint magazine and manage member communicationsPublishes and distributes Imprint, the official digital membership magazine, five times per academic year. Also provides broadcast email advertising to members and creates downloadable recruitment materials such as flyers and presentation decks for school chapters.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize leadership and academic achievement among nursing studentsRecognizes NSNA members who serve in leadership roles at school, state, or national levels, including on boards and committees, and presents annual NSNA Awards during the national convention. Also operates the Honor Society with a formal application and verification process, providing inductees with a patch, Certificate of Recognition, and optional pins and graduation cords.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.99M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.52M84%
Investment income$390K13%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$3.23M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.31M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.29M
Cash$172K
Investments$1.44M
Liabilities$2.48M
Net assets$-191K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENYA WILLIAMS | CEO | 30 | $244K |
| DEV PERSAUD | CFO | 30 | $145K |
| JASMINE MELENDEZ | FNSNA GRANTS MANAGER | 0 | $126K |
board members · 17
- ANDREW JONGHOON KIM — DIRECTOR EAST (FROM 4/24)
- BERNESHA POPE — SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 4/24)
- CODY MITCHELL — DIRECTOR EAST (THRU 4/24)
- DELANEY SANDERS — DIRECTOR WEST (THRU 4/24)
- ETHAN R SLOCUM — PRESIDENT (FROM 4/24)
- FLYNN ALMIROL — DIRECTOR SOUTH (THRU 4/24)
- JESSICA L SEAROCK — DIRECTOR/BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING (FROM 4/24)
- JOHN GUILLOT — DIRECTOR WEST (FROM 4/24)
- JULIA CHAN — DIRECTOR/BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING (THRU 4/24)
- KAYLA HONEYSETT — VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 4/24)
- LAUREN E TICKNER — DIRECTOR/IMPRINT EDITOR (FROM 4/24)
- LAUREN LODICO — PRESIDENT (THRU 4/24)
- LUCIE VAN ROEKEL — SECRETARY/TREASURER (FROM 4/24)
- MACKENZIE SIMMONS — DIRECTOR/IMPRINT EDITOR (THRU 4/24)
- MATTHEW ZENDER — VICE PRESIDENT (FROM 4/24)
- REAGANN MCVAY — DIRECTOR SOUTH (FROM 4/24)
- TREY HARPOLE — DIRECTOR NORTH
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- American Nurses Association Government — Appoints one of two non-voting consultants to NSNA's Board of Directors.
- American Nurses Association Partner — Appoints consultants to NSNA; collaborates on advancing the nursing profession and supporting student nurses.
- American Nurses Association Partner — Collaborates by sharing resources for health policy and advocacy education.
- American Nurses Association Partner — Collaborates with NSNA as reflected in partnership branding.
- Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Partner — Handles advertising sales for NSNA's digital publications including Imprint magazine.
- Danielle Vellucci Partner — Marketing Coordinator at Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. who manages Imprint advertising inquiries.
- Elsevier Partner — Corporate partner of NSNA as shown in partnership logos.
- Fast Facts Partner — Partner organization providing resources to NSNA members.
- Foundation of the NSNA Network — Related 501(c)(3) organization that awards scholarships to undergraduate student nurses.
- International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing Partner — Collaborated with NSNA to create the Leadership U program.
- NSNA Foundation Partner — Provides scholarships to undergraduate nursing students in support of NSNA's mission.
- National League for Nurses Government — Appoints one of two non-voting consultants to NSNA's Board of Directors.
- National League for Nursing Partner — Collaborates by sharing resources for health policy and advocacy education.
- National League for Nursing Partner — Collaborates with NSNA on nursing education and leadership development; appoints consultants to support NSNA.
- National League for Nursing Partner — Partner organization of NSNA as indicated by logo display.
- Relias Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with NSNA as indicated by logo presence.
- State Nurses Associations (SNAs) Partner — Partners with state nurses associations to enhance NSNA membership value through transitional membership, mentor programs, and professional development.
- University of Kansas School of Nursing Partner — Collaborated with NSNA to create the Leadership U program.
- Wolters Kluwer Partner — Corporate partner of NSNA providing support as indicated by partnership branding.
- healthcare agencies Partner — Healthcare agencies interested in supporting NSNA are eligible for sustaining membership.
- schools of nursing Partner — Schools of nursing are eligible for sustaining membership in support of NSNA's mission.
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.
- Peer-Powered Leadership Developmentmethodology: peer_powered_learningBy embedding mentor-protégé relationships, peer networks, and committee-based service, the organization cultivates leadership skills and professional identity because peer-led engagement fosters trust, relatability, and sustained participation more effectively than top-down instruction.
- Professional Identity Formation Through Structured Engagementmethodology: professional_identity_developmentBy linking leadership roles, governance participation, and formal recognition to developmental milestones, the organization strengthens members' professional identity and readiness for shared governance because visible pathways and institutional validation reinforce role internalization and career commitment.
- Transition-to-Profession Support Modelmethodology: transition_to_professionBy providing career readiness, exam preparation, and transitional membership pathways in partnership with state and specialty organizations, the organization increases successful entry into professional practice because bridging academic training with real-world expectations reduces attrition and builds confidence.