Sponsorship Prospectus2018-2020

Reaching the Influential Leaders in Behavioral Health Nutrition

Established in 1977, Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) is a specialized professional dietetic practice group of over 1700 members within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With over 100,000 credentialed practitioners, the Academy is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. BHN Members specialize in providing food and nutrition services for persons with substance use disorders, eating disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health issues.

Our social media reach includes: Twitter – 1,883 Followers Facebook – 1,948 Likes Instagram – 969 Followers Pinterest – 608 Followers

Our MissionEmpowering Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) members to excel in the areas of substance use disorders, eating disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health.

Our VisionOptimizing the physical and cognitive health of those we serve through nutrition education and behavioral health counseling.

BHN welcomes organizations, businesses, companies and individuals whose business practices align with our mission and vision. BHN promotes professional excellence by providing innovative professional development and networking opportunities for its members, who are highly influential nutrition professionals.

Sarah Gleason RD, LD, CEDRD(636) 485-1811sarah@sarahthedietitian.com

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo™ (FNCE®) 2018 Washington D.C. October 20-23Sponsorship Options Note: To participate as a sponsor at BHN FNCE® events, you must be a FNCE® exhibitor. Agreements must be finalized by August 31, 2018.

BHN FNCE Executive Committee Meeting and Dinner - $1,500 15-20 minutes to showcase/present product and share information Interact with BHN’s key leadership team

o Anticipated attendance of 15-22 EC leadership Sponsorship will also include recognition in our monthly BitK or Newsletter

o Logo, company name, 100-word company advertisement and a statement that the company is a sponsor will be included in a schedule EC member communication

BHN FNCE Member Reception Event – Starting at $500 Silver Sponsorship - $500

o Table topper (2 tables) or promotional materials available during the evento Sponsor recognition from the podium at the evento Recognition in the monthly BitK eblast going to all BHN Memberso Logo recognition on the BHN Website for 3 months

Gold Sponsorship - $1,000o Invitation for 1 company representative to attend the BHN member event and

network with BHN professionalso Table topper (4 tables) or promotional materials available during the evento Sponsor recognition from the podium at the evento Recognition in the monthly BitK eblast going to all BHN Memberso Logo recognition on the BHN Website for 6 months

Platinum Sponsorship - $1,600o Invitation for 2 company representatives to attend the BHN member event and

network with BHN professionalso Sponsor recognition from the podium at the event with 10 minutes for the rep to

discuss to product or organizationo Booth/table with promotional materials for BHN members to learn more about the

company at the receptiono Recognition in the monthly BitK eblast going to all BHN Memberso Logo recognition on the BHN Website for 12 months

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Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

BHN offers a variety of other avenues for sponsorship including the BHN Website (www.bhndpg.org), our BHNewsletter, Monthly BitK, Webinars, Member Electronic Mailing List, Transition Meeting, Fact Sheets and Awards.

Ancillary Opportunities Funding a Member Award/Grant (would include an additional “admin fee”) – $500

Annual BHN Transition Meeting Event (May or June) – starting at $250 Silver Sponsorship – $250

o Sponsorship of a meal (10-14 attendees)o 10 minutes to present to the Executive Committee regarding the product or

organization Gold Sponsorship – $600

o Sponsorship meeting space offered (1/2 or full day)o 10 minutes to present to the Executive Committee regarding the product or

organizationo Printed materials shared with the groupo Logo, company name, 100-word company advertisement and a statement that the

company is a sponsor will be included in a schedule EC member communication in the monthly BitK following the meeting date

Webinar Sponsorship Bronze – $1,000

o 1 Webinaro Company logo and recognition at onset of webinaro At the end of the webinar: Up to 3 slides to promote the company and up to 5

minutes for company rep to discuss Silver – $1,800

o 2 Webinarso Company logo and recognition at onset of webinaro At the end of the webinar: Up to 3 slides to promote the company and up to 5

minutes for company rep to discuss Gold – $2,500

o 3 Webinarso Company logo and recognition at onset of webinaro At the end of the webinar: Up to 3 slides to promote the company and up to 5

minutes for company rep to discuss Platinum – $3,500

o 5 Webinarso Company logo and recognition at onset of webinaro At the end of the webinar: Up to 3 slides to promote the company and up to 5

minutes for company rep to discuss

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Publication Opportunities Development of a Member Fact Sheet with sponsorship involvement – $1,000

BHNewsletter Publications (offered twice annually in May and November)o 1 Banner Ad in the monthly BitK - $250o 1 half page advertisement of company product or service in the BHNewsletter - $450o 1 full page advertisement of company product or service in the BHNewsletter - $800o 1 dedicated eblast to all BHN members with exciting new information from the

sponsor (i.e. Opening new location, new director, adding services, product information) – $850

**Sponsor Benefits at a Glance and are all subject to BHN & Academy approval.

We would be glad to customize pricing and offer a value-added service to our sponsors. Combinations offer additional savings:

2 sponsorship opportunities: 10% savings3 sponsorship opportunities: 20% savings4 sponsorship opportunities: 30% saving

BHN works with food companies and other organizations to develop opportunities that deliver credible, science-based food, nutrition and health messages to its members.

BHN sponsors are limited to those who promote products and services that support the advancement of the food and nutrition profession; along with ethical practices in the recovery/treatment communities.

All opportunities developed will be reviewed in detail for conformance with sound evidence-based science, with BHN member needs, and the Academy’s positions, policies and philosophies.

BHN/Academy maintains editorial control and final approval of all materials associated with sponsored programs.

Sponsors making product statements of properties, performance, nutrient values, beneficial results, etc., should be such that they can be verified by adequate data available in well-accepted literature, which is subject to BHN/Academy approval.

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