Sponsorship Opportunities

The Weight Management (WM) DPG is a diverse network of over 4,400 Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians Registered who specialize in or have a specific interest in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity.   Our Mission is “Leading the future of comprehensive weight management in dietetics through professional excellence.”

Members of the WM DPG have decision-making positions in health care, public health, academia, research, government and private practice. They are recognized by the public as the nutrition experts in weight management and are a reliable source of health and nutrition information.

As a Sponsor of the WM DPG your company will:

• gain visibility with leaders in weight management
• strengthen your image with thought-leaders who specialize in weight management
• have access to this target market through newsletters, the WM Web site, blast emails to members, educational programs, and networking events
• spotlight your weight-related products and services.

Newsletter: 4 issues per year focusing on topics related to overweight and obesity prevention and treatment. Readership estimate: 8,000+. 

• Exclusive Sponsorship - $6,000 per issue
• Half-page advertisement, subject to ADA approval
• Prominent display of company name & logo in newsletter
• Optional:  1-page newsletter insert in sponsored issue
• Inclusion in Sponsor Recognition section on Web site and in newsletter and Annual Report

WM Spring Symposium: The annual Spring Symposium focuses on evidence-based practice recommendations for the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity, research updates, and current topics of interest to practitioners and consumers.  Spring Symposium attracts several hundred leaders in weight management from across the country.  Sponsors are acknowledged at the event, in the newsletter and Annual Report, and on the Web site.

• Symposium sponsorship levels:
• Diamond -- $20,000
• Platinum --  $15,000
• Gold        --  $10,000 
• Silver       --  $  5,000  
• Bronze     --  $  3,000

Please refer to separate sponsor Symposium information for information about sponsorship levels.

• Additional Sponsor Opportunities:
• Unrestricted grants for Keynote and Educational Session Speakers
• Meal, Break, and Reception Sponsorships
• Exhibits
• Tote Bags and materials, subject to ADA approval

Awards and Scholarships:   WM awards the WM Excellence in Practice Award each year at its Spring Symposium.   Award sponsorship:  $3000.  Sponsors are acknowledged during the Symposium, in the newsletter and Annual Report, and on the Web site.

Additional WM awards will be developed including:

• WM Excellence in Research Award
• WM Excellence in Leadership Award

WM awards 5 scholarships to members each year, allowing them to attend national weight management conferences and symposia:

• NAASO Annual Meeting (2)
• ADA Public Policy Workshop (1)
• General – member selects conference (2)

Teleconferences:  WM conducts Teleconferences throughout the year featuring experts on a variety of topics including:

• Bariatric Surgery
• Pediatric Weight Management
• Nutrition Counseling
• Business Skills for Practitioners
• Coverage and Reimbursement

Each teleconference topic attracts up to 100 participants.  General sponsorship:  $3000.  Sponsors are acknowledged during the Teleconference, in the newsletter and Annual Report, and on the Web site.

WM Spring Strategic Planning Meeting - Food Functions

• Sponsorship of food functions at this two-day intensive planning meeting provides your company access to DPG leaders of the WM DPG to present your message and network with the leaders.  Sponsors are acknowledged in the newsletter and Annual Report, and on the Web site.

Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo  Events

Member Reception - This event is open to all members of the

WM DPG, leaders of ADA, and invited guests. As a sponsor of this event your company will receive:

• Company name and logo on invitations sent to the members of the WM DPG who have registered to attend FNCE
• Recognition from the podium during the reception for your sponsorship and opportunity to welcome the guests
• Recognition on signage at FNCE at the event room per ADA guidelines
• Opportunity to network with members in attendance
• Acknowledgement in the newsletter, Annual Report, and Website

• Diamond -- $20,000
• Platinum --  $15,000
• Gold        --  $10,000 
• Silver       --  $  5,000  
• Bronze     --  $  3,000

Founding Member and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 

This prestigious event is by invitation only and provides an opportunity to recognize those who have contributed to the development of the WM DPG. This unique networking opportunity introduces the sponsor to the “Who’s Who” in weight management. A leading expert in weight management is selected to be the guest speaker. The Sponsor will have an opportunity to address the group to welcome guests. Company materials may be provided for the guests.  Sponsor acknowledged at the event, in the newsletter, Annual Report and Website.

Gold -  $10,000  (Exclusive with brief presentation)
Silver -  $5,000  (Welcome only)
Bronze -$3,000

FNCE Executive Committee Fall Strategic Planning Meeting –     Food Functions

Sponsorship of the food functions at this one-day intensive planning meeting provides your company access to the leaders of the WM DPG to network and present your message. This meeting is held in conjunction with FNCE.

Additional Opportunities

Publications:  WM and sponsor collaborations on written and electronic publications for members and/or consumers are being sought.

Research:  WM is an active sponsor of the Nutrition Quality of Life Validation Project.   Additional research projects are welcomed.   

If you don’t see an opportunity that meets your needs, please feel free to share your idea with the WM External Relations Director, Pat Harper,  MS,RD,LDN (phone:  412-692-2971; email: harperp@dom.pitt.edu).

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