Board & Committees
We uphold the highest standards of governance and oversight.
Executive Committee
Victoria Grasso, President, The Cooper Foundation
Marysz Rames, President-Elect, Wayne State College
Rob Trebilcock, Secretary, Cox Communications
Kristine Hull, Treasurer, Nebraska Appleseed
About NAM Committees
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is composed of the Corporation's officers, the immediate past President, and the CEO, who serves as an ex-officio member. This committee is responsible for overseeing the evaluation and supervision of the CEO to ensure effective leadership and organizational success.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides financial oversight by advising the board on all fiscal matters. It reviews the NAM budget, as prepared by staff, and presents it to the board for approval. Additionally, the committee monitors revenue and expenses against the budget on a monthly basis, reviews the annual audit and Form 990 tax return, and makes recommendations to the board as needed.
BIPOC Committee
The BIPOC Committee guides NAM’s internal policies and practices related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and supports the NAM BIPOC Affinity Group. This group fosters connection, education, and community building among nonprofit leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The committee also strengthens nonprofit capacity by increasing awareness, promoting education, and encouraging meaningful action.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee supports the board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility to identify and appoint highly qualified candidates for board service. The committee assesses the board’s existing strengths, identifies needed skills, and recommends prospective board members to enhance leadership effectiveness.
Nonprofit Executive Institute Leadership Team
The Nonprofit Executive Institute Leadership Team equips nonprofit leaders with the skills and strategies needed to enhance organizational sustainability and drive community transformation. This leadership program emphasizes capacity-building seminars that cultivate visionary, strategic, ethical, and innovative public leaders. The team is responsible for organizing each session and contributing content for the annual Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands.
Public Policy Task Force
The Public Policy Task Force monitors and advises on public policy issues affecting the nonprofit sector based on the board-approved policy agenda. The committee educates policymakers and stakeholders on the role and impact of nonprofits, ensuring that policy goals align with a broader, strategic vision. Through its efforts, NAM serves as a collective voice for nonprofits of all sizes and missions.
Retirement Plan Committee
The Retirement Plan Committee oversees the administration, governance, compliance, and investment aspects of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands’ 403(b) Plan, ensuring sound management and fiduciary responsibility.