Membership Pathways

1. Multiple discussions with NNPHI to determine the organization’s alignment with the definition of a public health institute and the mission of the network.
2. If the organization is a good match for membership, they must complete the membership application.
3. All applications for membership are reviewed by the NNPHI Membership Committee, a sub-committee of the Board comprised of Category A members. The Membership Committee reviews the application and provides a recommendation to the Board. The committee may also ask for additional information or conversation with the organization.
4. The Board reviews the recommendation from the Membership Committee and votes on the application. A quorum of the Board is required for the vote. If the application is accepted, NNPHI welcomes the new member to the network and connects the new members to member benefits.

NNPHI invites conversations with organizations at any phase of their development to learn about membership and explore alignment with the network. Nonprofits that are growing are especially encouraged to reach out if they are interested in developing as a full public health institute; NNPHI can provide technical assistance to support the organization with reaching the appropriate developmental milestones. Existing nonprofits with a long history are also encouraged to reach out to discuss if their organization is a match for the network. Organizations that are in a state with an existing NNPHI member will be encouraged to meet with that member and discuss opportunities for collaboration.

New members of NNPHI are eligible to participate in membership benefits. NNPHI works with new members to develop a national media announcement or other marketing materials to celebrate joining the network. Category A members have access to all membership benefits, including funding opportunities with NNPHI. The CEO or Executive Director will be connected to the CEO Forum, which is a regular gathering of all executives of the network to support each other. New members also have access to OurNNPHI, an online platform for collaboration and sharing resources and events. NNPHI features all members on the NNPHI website, which includes a directory of members and features stories about their work. NNPHI also highlights members on social media and prioritizes their stories in the Top 5 weekly email to PHI staff.

NNPHI offers many membership benefits that all members can access. Some of the main benefits include but are not limited to:

• Our NNPHI: an online platform where members can easily connect with each other, access resources and events, and collaborate in affinity groups
• Affinity Groups: NNPHI offers several affinity groups on hot topics in public health as well as organizational infrastructure
• Top 5: A weekly email that includes news from the network, upcoming webinars and events and funding opportunities
• NNPHI Annual Conference: All NNPHI members receive discount registration for the annual conference and other NNPHI events. Members also receive a group discount for registering multiple staff. There are many members-only sessions and content dedicated to supporting public health institute capacity building at the conference.
• Representation on national workgroups : NNPHI is often invited to have representation on national workgroups. Category A members are eligible to represent the network on these workgroups.
• Professional development and education opportunities: NNPHI offers capacity building opportunities for members as well as training and other professional development opportunities.
• Business development: NNPHI works collaboratively with members on joint proposals and provides direct project opportunities to members. Some funding opportunities are limited to Category A and B members.