The opportunity
- Two seats are open on the NOA Board of Directors. Each carries a three-year term, January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029.
- At least one of the two seats will be filled by a qualified chief or senior-level staff officer.
- NOA is led by six individuals serving on a working board who guide program development, host virtual experiences, and advance the Alliance's mission.
How to nominate
- Complete the Online Nomination Form by Wednesday, October 7, 2026. It must be completed by or for the nominee.
- Each nominee must have written support from their NOA member organization.
What happens next
- Candidate information is shared with member organizations after the slate is set, by October 24.
- Member organizations vote at the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the Fall Virtual Summit. Nominations are not accepted from the floor.
Questions
- Contact Kevin Lyons, Account Executive, at [email protected].
Become a Voice for Nursing Leadership.
The premier collaborative ecosystem connecting the elected and staff leaders of the world's most influential nursing organizations.
Who Should Join?
NOA is unique. We don't just support organizations; we support the Leadership Partnership between staff executives and elected volunteer leaders.
- Independent National Nursing Organizations operating with a membership body at the national level.
- Nurse-Majority Organizations wherein the majority of voting members are registered nurses.
- Structural Nursing Components representing distinct nursing divisions within larger multi-disciplinary health organizations.
Being part of NOA has elevated our leadership team’s capacity to govern effectively... and created lasting connections with leaders across the nursing community.
What is the "Leadership Partnership"?
NOA is unique because we connect the entire leadership team. This includes the Elected Volunteer Leaders (President, President-Elect, Board Directors) and the Paid Staff Leaders (Executive Directors/CEOs). Together, these distinct roles constitute the "Leadership Partnership." We provide the forum, governance tools, and shared resources to make this collaborative relationship thrive.
Information Exchange
A dedicated forum for open communication, allowing member organizations to share insights without losing their independence.
Collaboration
A space for cross-disciplinary work to tackle workforce shortages, diversity, and equitable access to care.
Leadership Development
Targeted programs and resources that empower leaders to guide their organizations effectively.
Best Practices
Members benefit from learning proven strategies and applying them to their unique organizational contexts.
Shared Resources
Invaluable connections for mentorship, partnerships, and sharing resources to modernize association management.
Emerging Issues
A forum for leaders to discuss the "Basic Beliefs" of cooperation while navigating the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.
Organizational Membership
- Voting Rights in the Nursing Organizations Alliance
- Full Leadership Partnership Support (Elected & Staff)
- Board Governance Onboarding Resources
- Listing in the National Directory
- Add Your Events to the National Calendar
40+
National Organizations
800k+
Nurses Represented
1
Unified Voice
NOA is the collaborative hub for elected volunteer leaders and staff executives from national nursing organizations, advancing the future of the profession together.