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 Executive Director & Board of Directors

NAMC is an 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as of 2023 now led by Executive Director Paulette Lynch.
EIN #88-3680357

Paulette Lynch / NAMC Executive Director
Executive Director, Monterey Pops

Deanna Pond / NAMC Director
Realtor & Owner of Coast & Country Real Estate

Alisa Smith / NAMC Director
Philanthropic Services Officer, Community Foundation of Monterey County

Gabriella Schlesinger-James / NAMC Director
Communication Manager, Community Human Services

We Gratiously Thank Our Former Board Members & Co-Director
For Their Service to NAMC

NAMC is an 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as of 2023 now led by Executive Director Paulette Lynch.
EIN #88-3680357

Ed Allen / Former Board President
DEI Consultant

Lisa Griffin Burns / Former NAMC Co-Director
Board Chair, Community Homeless Solutions
Board Member, Healing Partners of the Central Coast

Tish Sammon / Former NAMC Board Director
Community Builders of Monterey County

Yadira Sandoval Hobby / Former NAMC Board Director
Director of Annual Programs, Natividad Foundation

Jason Litttle / Former NAMC Board Director
Executive Director / Read To Me Project

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