Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to optimize the collective power of nonprofits for the benefit of Monterey County communities. NAMC advocates for the nonprofit industry through education, convening, and acting as an information hub.
What does NAMC do?
We help nonprofits throughout the county discover new ideas and resources, make vital connections, and promote the value of their mission and programs.
NAMC Goals
Connect nonprofits with news and resources, great ideas, and local leaders
Promote collaborations among Monterey County nonprofits as well as nonprofit through cross-sector collaborations and partnerships
Promote nonprofit impact and value with the general public and public officials
NAMC Programs
Frequent Bulletins featuring Grants, Loans, Services
Monthly E-Newsletter full of articles and announcements
Monthly Skill Development Trainings, Topical Forums or Mixers
Annual Socio-Economic Impact Reports
Annual Nonprofit Awards Celebration Breakfast
Our Co-Directors & Board
NAMC is an 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as of 2023 now led by a dynamic Co-Director team: Paulette Lynch and Lisa Griffin Burns.
EIN #88-3680357
Paulette Lynch / NAMC Co-Director
Executive Director, Monterey Pops
Ed Allen / Board President
DEI Consultant
Tish Sammon / NAMC Board Treasurer
Executive Director, Community Builders of Monterey County
Yadira Sandoval Hobby / NAMC Board Secretary
Director of Annual Programs, Natividad Foundation
Deanna Pond / NAMC Director
Realtor & Owner of Coast & Country Real Estate
Lisa Griffin Burns / NAMC Co-Director
Board Chair, Community Homeless Solutions
Board Member, Healing Partners of the Central Coast
Alisa Smith / NAMC Director
Philanthropic Services Officer, Community Foundation of Monterey County
Gabriella Schlesinger-James / NAMC Director
Communication Manager, Community Human Services
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