Est. 1952
The National Society for the
Advancement of Nepotism
Championing the timeless tradition of familial preference in professional advancement since 1952. Because merit is overrated when you have relatives.
Our Story
About the National Society for the Advancement of Nepotism
Founded in 1952 by the distinguished Whitmore-Pemberton family — who also happened to sit on the board that approved its founding — NSAN has been the premier advocacy organization for family-based professional advancement for over seven decades.
What began as an informal dinner conversation between a father, his three sons (all vice presidents), and their uncle (the CEO) has grown into a global movement with chapters in every major metropolitan area where generational wealth concentrates.
Our Mission
“To ensure that every qualified relative has access to the opportunities they were born into, and to dismantle the harmful meritocratic barriers that prevent families from fully leveraging their connections.”
Our Core Values
Legacy Over Merit
True excellence is inherited, not earned.
Blood Over Résumé
A family tree speaks louder than credentials.
Tradition Over Innovation
Why change what your grandfather built?
Loyalty Over Competence
Skill is temporary. Family is forever.
72+
Years of Familial Service
14,000+
Members Placed in Unearned Positions
98%
Member Satisfaction (Among Relatives)
0
External Audits Requested
The Evidence
12 Undeniable Advantages of Nepotism
Decades of self-funded research have confirmed what families have always known: hiring your relatives is simply good business.
Reduced Hiring Costs
Why spend thousands on recruitment when your nephew is right there? Background checks are redundant when you share a background.
Pre-Vetted Loyalty
No employee is more loyal than one who owes their career to Thanksgiving dinner. Family bonds outperform any retention strategy.
Genetic Excellence in Leadership
If your father was a great CEO, the odds are strongly in your favor. Science has yet to disprove this claim.
Accelerated Onboarding
New hires who grew up hearing about the company at the dinner table require virtually zero orientation.
Institutional Continuity
Nothing preserves corporate culture quite like hiring people who are genetically predisposed to agree with management.
Enhanced Confidentiality
Trade secrets stay in the family. Literally. NDAs are far less effective than shared holiday obligations.
Simplified Performance Reviews
Evaluating a relative's performance is refreshingly straightforward: they're doing great. They're always doing great.
Legacy Admissions Pipeline
Our partnership with leading universities ensures your children are pre-qualified before they can spell 'qualification.'
Global Network Effects
NSAN members report that their professional network is identical to their family group chat. Efficiency at its finest.
Streamlined Governance
Board meetings go much smoother when everyone is related. Dissent is easily managed over Sunday brunch.
Aligned Incentives
When your employees stand to inherit the company, their motivation to protect its value is unparalleled.
Time-Tested Methodology
Nepotism has been humanity's preferred talent strategy since the first monarch appointed their infant as governor.
Join the Family
Pre-Qualification Assessment
Before applying, all prospective members must complete our proprietary Nepotism Aptitude Assessment. This scientifically unfounded questionnaire determines your eligibility tier.
Has a family member ever directly hired you or created a position for you?
The Fine Print
Policy & Terms
Please review our comprehensive legal documentation, drafted by the founder's nephew who attended one semester of law school.