As an organization of organizations, individuals do not join NAICL. Rather, NAICL works with members of our financially committed member institutions around Coconino County.

Membership Eligibility:

Local institutions, including congregations, schools, neighborhood organizations, business alliances, employee groups, etc. are eligible for membership if:

• The institution has a tradition of life-affirming values;
• The institution believes in the democratic process; and
• The institution has individual or family members and a structure of leadership and decision making.

Member Expectations
All NAICL member institutions contribute in four ways:

• Building an institutional organizing team;
• Participating in the stewardship campaign that helps finance the organization;
• Acting in concert with the NAICL strategy, regional clusters and clergy caucuses; and
• Involving their members and neighbors in the surrounding community to work on behalf of the common good.

Member Opportunities
NAICL uses the broad-based institutional model pioneered by the Industrial Areas Foundation. All learning is based on the “Iron Rule”: Never do for others what they can do for themselves. Professional organizers and senior NAICL leaders assist congregations with:

• Institutional development;
• Leader identification and training;
• Community outreach;
• Strategic Actions to benefit the community;
• “Public Friendships” in an intentionally diverse environment; and
• Development of a culture of reflection and accountability, connecting faith traditions and values.

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