Become a Corporate Partner of the AAD
Partner with the trusted voice in dermatology
With a membership of more than 20,500 physicians worldwide, the AAD is the largest, most influential, and representative dermatology group in the United States. Founded in 1938, the AAD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting leadership in dermatology and excellence in patient care through education, research, and advocacy. The Academy invites organizations who support this mission to partner with the AAD.
Partners of the AAD are recognized for their support of:
Physician education and quality improvement
Dermatology Education Review and Mastery (D.E.R.M.) for Industry
Patient education and public awareness
Academy-wide initiatives and mission support (including AAD Cares and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
The Academy’s National Partner Program recognizes an organization’s total 12-month philanthropic commitment with additional engagement and recognition opportunities at the Corporate Partner Circle level.
National Partner Program – recognizes the company’s total annual commitment to AAD programs and services, including sponsorships, grants, and the D.E.R.M. program.
Corporate Partner Circle – membership in the Corporate Partner Circle is our highest level of recognition and is awarded to partners who support the Academy at $100,000 annually and above for at least three consecutive years.
Highlights of these corporate partner programs include:
Invitation to the Industry Summit with Academy experts and leaders
Customized meetings with AAD subject-matter experts
Dedicated AAD liaison to stay informed and connected
Relationship-building opportunities with the experts and leaders of the Academy’s Board and committees
Recognition on Member- and Public-facing AAD communications
These programs recognize the company’s total annual commitment to AAD programs and services, including sponsorships, grants, and the D.E.R.M. program.
National Partner Program
The Academy’s National Partner Program offers engaging benefits in addition to the recognition of supported programs and services. It recognizes the company’s total annual commitment to AAD programs/ services, including sponsorships, grants, and the D.E.R.M. program, starting at $25,000.
Emerald | Annual support total of $25,000 - $99,999
Invite for 2 to the Partner Recognition Reception at the AAD Annual Meeting
Invite for 3 to the Partner Networking Reception at the AAD Innovation Academy
AAD ribbons for your booth personnel at the Annual Meeting and Innovation Academy
Recognition on AAD.org, the Annual Impact Report, and other AAD communications (AAD Meeting signage, updates and more)
Ruby | Annual support total of $100,000 - $249,999
In addition to Emerald benefits…
Additional invite to the Partner Networking Reception at Innovation Academy
Invite for 2 to a working, virtual lunch with AAD physician thought leaders (Lunch and Learn on emerging issue)
Invite for 4 to the Partner Recognition Reception at the Annual Meeting
A customized version of the Academy’s Annual Impact Report from the CEO and Chair of the Corporate Relations Committee (and more reports summarizing impact on request)
Sapphire | Annual support total of $250,000 - $499,999
In addition to Ruby benefits…
One additional invite to the Annual Meeting Partner Recognition Reception (5 total) and Innovation Academy Partner Networking Reception (5 total)
Additional invite (3 total) to a virtual Lunch and Learn with AAD physician thought leaders
Diamond | Annual support total of $500,000 and above
In addition to Sapphire benefits…
One additional invite to the Annual Meeting Partner Recognition Reception (6 total) and Innovation Academy Partner Networking Reception (6 total)
Customized virtual AAD company breakfast meeting (1.5-2 hrs) with Academy and company subject-matter experts on topic on company’s choice (company attendance = 6)
Corporate Partner Circle
The AAD’s Corporate Partner Circle membership is our highest level of recognition and is awarded to partners who support the Academy at $100,000 annually and above for at least three consecutive years.
Ruby Circle | $100,000 - $249,999 per year for 3 years
In addition to National Partner Ruby benefits…
Invite for 2 to attend the Academy’s exclusive, collaborative Industry Summit to discuss topics pertinent to dermatology with Academy member leaders and staff
Customized meeting with member and staff leaders during Annual Meeting or Innovation Academy (opportunity for one meeting per year, virtual or live at an AAD meeting)
New member orientation with lead AAD staff: One opportunity for a virtual orientation with AAD staff content experts
Additional invite (3 total) to a virtual Lunch and Learn with AAD physician thought leaders
Corporate Partner Circle icon use per Academy guidelines:
Corporate Partner Circle icon on AAD materials/publications recognizing partners
Corporate Partner Circle designation icon for company use (subject to AAD guidelines)
Sapphire Circle | $250,000 - $499,999 per year for 3 years
In addition to National Partner Sapphire and Ruby Circle benefits…
Opportunity to meet with AAD content experts (member and staff leaders) on a personalized agenda every other year
Additional invite (4 total) to a virtual Lunch and Learn with AAD member leaders
Diamond Circle | $500,000 - $749,999 per year for 3 years
In addition to National Partner Diamond and Sapphire Circle benefits...
Opportunity to request 3 survey questions through the Academy’s research department
One additional invite (3 total) to the Academy’s annual Industry Summit
Two additional invites to customized virtual AAD-company breakfast meeting (2 hrs) with Academy and company subject-matter experts on topic on company’s choice (company attendance = 8)
Pinnacle Circle | $750,000 and above per year for 3 years
In addition to Diamond Circle benefits…
Opportunity to meet with the AADA’s Advocacy and Policy staff leaders (personalized half-day meeting in the Academy’s D.C. office) every other year
One additional invite (4 total for partnership) to the Academy’s annual Industry Summit
Four additional invites to customized virtual AAD-company breakfast meeting (2-2.5 hrs) with Academy and company subject-matter experts on topic on company’s choice (company attendance = 10)
Additionally, all Corporate Partner Circle members receive the following benefits:
One additional invite (per level) to the Annual Meeting’s Partner Recognition Reception and the Innovation Academy’s Partner Networking Reception
Corporate Partner Circle lapel pins distributed in advance of Annual Meeting
Regular meetings with AAD staff liaison: Monthly virtual meetings with your AAD staff liaison and more on request
*Corporate Partner Circle benefits take effect after the criteria of three years of giving at that level has been met, or once a three-year commitment has been executed.
Interested in partnering with the AAD?
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