ASTHMA A ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA NATIONAL
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
AAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases through education, advocacy and research.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Family and Patient Services
FAMILY AND PATIENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. FAMILY AND PATIENT SERVICES - PREPARATION OF HEALTH ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPONSORING HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND TRAINING SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS.
ASTHMA Care for Adults
A free online course for adults with asthma.
Where we work
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of affiliates speaking to government leaders about relevant policy issues
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Family and Patient Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Hired staff director to lead advocacy efforts. Hosted Hill visits by Board members, community members, and staff.
Number of participants counseled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Family and Patient Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Over 250,000 people involved through Facebook and 46,000 people involved in our online community, accessing our education and resources.
Increase in number of persons participating in our online community to get education and support.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, People with diseases and illnesses
Related Program
Family and Patient Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Over 250,000 people involved through Facebook and 46,000 people involved in our online community, accessing our education and resources.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Dramatically reduce the impact of asthma and allergies.
Grow the AAFA community.
Strengthen the AAFA team.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1.1. Expand unrestricted revenue.
1.2. Develop/retain secure (multi-year) revenue and identify/secure new streams.
1.3. Improve budgeting and forecasting systems.
1.4. Fine-tune expenses for operational/financial efficiency.
2.1. Increase employee morale and engagement.
2.2. Foster culture of continuous improvement.
2.3. Invest in training and development.
2.4. Better utilize board of directors and Medical Scientific Council.
3.1. Triple number of registered members on asthma/allergy online community.
3.2. Strengthen relationships with regional AAFA chapters and local affiliated support groups.
3.3. Increase diverse representation in AAFA's community.
3.4. Leverage technology to increase community registration conversations.
3.5. Increase engagement with registered community members.
4.1. Increase access to quality care for the underserved.
4.2. Strengthen policy development and advocacy capacity at AAFA to ensure the strongest possible representation of our community before their government officials.
4.3. Amplify patients' voice in research.
4.4. Prevent (reduce fatalities) through targeted preventive measures.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Education - AAFA offers many educational programs and tools, such as:
Programs for all ages
Programs for caregivers and healthcare providers
Printed materials and tools
Online resources
Newsletters and magazines
Resources and tools in Spanish
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Validation
Look for a ribbon next to some of our health education programs. This means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has validated it as an effective educational tool.
National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification - AAFA is certified by the National Health Council's Standards of Excellence Certification. This is given to reliable patient groups that practice high standards of accountability and ethics.
HONcode Certification - AAFA is certified by the Health on the Net Foundation. Websites receive HONcode certification for information that is ethical and trustworthy.
Advocacy - At AAFA, we want to be the voice for people with asthma and allergies. We work with the government to create laws that improve and protect quality of life. We support policies that include:
Clinical diagnosis, treatment and management
Outdoor and indoor air quality
Healthy settings in homes, schools and communities
Research - AAFA is the only patient group that awards research grants for the study of asthma and allergies. Our grants support research for:
Understanding the diseases
Developing better treatments
Finding cures
Advanced training
Social research
Support
Managing allergies and asthma can be tough on your own. We offer support through:
Regional chapters
Local AAFA support groups
Online communities, such as Kids With Food Allergies
Funding
AAFA is a not-for-profit charity. We are able to offer our services thanks to:
Donations
Fundraising
Sponsors
Public education programs
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished many achievements in expanding research, advocacy and education to make more people aware of asthma and allergies in an effort to help those with it, their families, care givers and medical professionals. Our community has grown across all of our social platforms, and so has the engagement. We have raised awareness of healthcare disparities and are bringing a new focus on health equity into our next strategic plan.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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ASTHMA A ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA NATIONAL
Board of directorsas of 9/27/2021
Dr. Richard Murray
Spire Health
Heidi Bayer
James Flood
Victoria Matese
Dennis Cryer
Mary Ellen Conley
Phyllis Arthur
Mitchell Grayson
Colette Martin
Chris Ward
Calvin Anderson
Prue Fitzpatrick
Richard Murray
Ritesh Patel
Lawrence Schwartz
Lynn Hanessian
Ranuka Brown
Margaret Anderson
Katherine Lai
Prue Fitzpatrick
Sarbjit Saini
Jodi Daniel
Beth Corn
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
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