Become a Mission Partner – Diabetes Education & Camping Association

Valued Supporters invest in our training programs, education resources, networking opportunities and support of diabetes camps. These initiatives help diabetes camps as they provide encouragement, education and motivation to children living with diabetes and their families. We are sincerely thankful for their support!

At this time, we offer the following support opportunities:

  1. Sustaining Partners, $25,000 or more annually
  2. Summit Club, $20,000 annually
  3. Campfire Circle, $12,500 annually
  4. Conference Sponsors, help provide training and networking to diabetes camping professionals
  5. Communications Sponsors, help share the importance of diabetes camping and its positive benefits for children 
  6. Friends, whose gifts of any size make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Mission Partners

Sustaining Partner

Sustaining Partners are major contributors who support our purpose of helping children learn how to live well with diabetes.  They are the bedrock on which we build vital programs and services which we provide to our members and the diabetes camping community.

Sustaining Partners are those who commit to contributions of more than $25,000 or more annually.  We will tailor a package of benefits for Sustaining Partners to ensure the recognition and mission support they value most and believe in the power of an ongoing dialogue with our Sustaining Partners.  The following are suggested benefits for Sustaining Partners:

  • Logo on the DECA website home page & one other page dedicated solely to the messaging desired by the Sustaining Partner.
  • DECA diabetes camp list with contact information biannually.
  • Coordination with the Mission Partner regarding the diabetes care product needs of camps, and communication with camps about Mission Partner product and camp programs.
  • DECA Mission Partner Annual Meeting at ADA Scientific Sessions (Virtual if ADA is not live).
  • Annual Industry Product & Camp Program Survey.
  • Camp Leadership Connection – A freestanding webinar presentation featuring a topic and speaker of mutual agreement, presented at a time other than during DECA conferences.
  • Article opportunity in all DECA newsletters quarterly.
  • “Camp Leadership Update” publication feature quarterly.
  • Dedicated email messaging to DECA membership quarterly. In addition, four email messages can be sent to DECA Conference attendees on a schedule of sponsor’s choosing, coordinated with DECA.
  • Posts to DECA social media monthly.  Additional posts the month before and daily during the DECA Conference.
  • Complimentary registration for unlimited company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Recognition and communications opportunity at the DECA Conference.
  • Recognition on the DECA Conference webpage, including corporate logo, narrative, & link.  (Link can go to partner hosted video, or your video uploaded to DECA’s Vimeo channel.)
  • Recognition/thanks for sponsorship during each DECA Conference presentation.
  • Focus group held during the DECA Conference in person or via a virtual meeting platform.
To learn more about becoming a Sustaining Partner, please contact us.

Summit Club

Summit Club supporters partner with DECA and its member camping programs to dramatically enhance the lives of youth with diabetes, through education and advancements in diabetes care.

In thanks for donating $20,000 annually to DECA and its member camps, our Summit Club partners receive:

  • Logo on the DECA website home page & one other page dedicated solely to the messaging desired by the Summit Club Partner.
  • DECA diabetes camp list with contact information biannually.
  • Coordination with the Mission Partner regarding the diabetes care product needs of camps, and communication with camps about Mission Partner product and camp programs.
  • DECA Mission Partner Annual Meeting at ADA Scientific Sessions (Virtual if ADA is not live).
  • Annual Industry Product & Camp Program Survey.
  • Camp Leadership Connection – A freestanding webinar presentation featuring a topic and speaker of mutual agreement, presented at a time other than during DECA conferences.
  • Article opportunities in DECA newsletters biannually.
  • “Camp Leadership Update” publication feature biannually
  • Dedicated Email messaging to DECA membership biannually.  In addition, two email messaging to DECA Conference attendees immediately before and/or after the meeting. 
  • Posts to DECA social media quarterly.  Additional posts daily during the DECA Conference.
  • Complimentary registration for two company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Recognition & communications opportunity at the DECA Conference.
  • Recognition on the DECA Conference webpage, including corporate logo, narrative and link.  (Link can go to partner hosted video, or your video uploaded to DECA’s Vimeo channel.)
  • Recognition/thanks for sponsorship during each DECA Conference presentation.
To learn more about becoming a Summit Club partner, please contact us.

Campfire Circle

Campfire Circle supporters know the value of diabetes camp and want to help create a world where every child with diabetes has a place to belong.

In thanks for donating $12,500 annually to DECA and its member camps, our Campfire Circle partners receive:

  • Logo on the DECA website home page & one other page dedicated solely to the messaging desired by the Campfire Circle Partner.
  • DECA diabetes camp list with contact information annually.
  • Coordination with the Mission Partner regarding the diabetes care product needs of camps, and communication with camps about Mission Partner product and camp programs.
  • DECA Mission Partner Annual Meeting at ADA Scientific Sessions (Virtual if ADA is not live).
  • Annual Industry Product & Camp Program Survey.
  • Camp Leadership Connection – A freestanding webinar presentation featuring a topic and speaker of mutual agreement, presented at a time other than during DECA conferences.
  • One email message sent to DECA Conference attendees immediately before or after the meeting.
  • Posts to DECA social media daily during the DECA Conference.
  • Complimentary registration for two company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Recognition at the DECA Conference.
  • Recognition on the DECA Conference webpage, including corporate logo, narrative, & link.  (Link can go to partner hosted video, or your video uploaded to DECA’s Vimeo channel.)
  • Recognition/thanks for sponsorship during each DECA Conference presentation.
To learn more about becoming a Campfire Circle partner, please contact us.

Sponsor Opportunities

DECA invites your valued support as a sponsor.  As a sponsor you will invest in our training programs, education resources, networking opportunities and support of diabetes camps. These initiatives help diabetes camps as they provide encouragement, education and motivation to children living with diabetes and their families. We are sincerely thankful for the support of our sponsors!

DECA Conference Sponsorships

Conference Sponsorship includes DECA’s 2023 International Diabetes Camping Operations and Programs Hybrid Conference, and DECA’s 2023 International Diabetes Camping Virtual Medical Conference.

Virtual Streaming Production of Sessions – $10,000

  • Recognition as the conference Virtual Streaming Production of Sessions sponsor on the conference web site, including corporate logo, narrative, and link.
  • Recognition as the conference Virtual Streaming Production of Sessions sponsor in the conference program.
  • One email message sent to conference attendees on a schedule of sponsor’s choosing, coordinated with DECA.
  • Daily social media mentions during the days of the conference, including on our Twitter feed and Facebook page.
  • Complimentary registration for two company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Your promotional item distribution at the in-person conference.

Conference Website – $5,000

  • Recognition as the Conference Website Sponsor on the conference web site, including corporate logo, narrative, & link.
  • Recognition as the Conference Website Sponsor in the conference program.
  • Complimentary registration for two company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Your promotional item distribution at the in-person conference.

Keynote Speaker – $ 5,000

  • Recognition as the Keynote Speaker Sponsor on the conference web site, including corporate logo, narrative, & link.
  • Recognition as the Keynote Speaker Sponsor in the conference program.
  • Complimentary registration for two company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Your promotional item distribution at the in-person conference.

Lunch Sponsor – $5,000

  • Recognition as the Lunch Sponsor on the conference web site, including corporate logo, narrative, & link.
  • Recognition as the Lunch Sponsor in the conference program.
  • Complimentary registration for two company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Your promotional item distribution at the in-person conference

Audio-Visual Equipment Rental – $2,500

  • Recognition as the Audio-Visual Sponsor in the conference program.
  • Complimentary registration for one company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Your promotional item distribution at the in-person conference.

Conference Sessions Video Editing – $ 2,500

  • Recognition as the Conference Sessions Video Editing Sponsor in the conference program.
  • Complimentary registration for one company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.
  • Your promotional item distribution at the in-person conference.

Conference Supporter – $1,000

  • Recognition as a Conference Supporter in the conference program.
  • Complimentary registration for one company representatives to attend the DECA Conference.

 

Other DECA Sponsorship Opportunities

Campfire Chat – $2,500

  • One virtual chat with DECA, featuring a topic and speaker of mutual agreement, facilitated by our team, and presented on a date other than during the conference.

DECA Newsletter Advertisement – Quarterly Publication

  • Newsletter – 500 Character, 250×250 pxl image: 1 – $250, 2 – $450, 4 – $750
  • Newsletter – 1,000 Character, 250 x 250 pxl image: 1 – $500, 2 – $900, 4 – $1,500
  • Newsletter – 1,500 Character, 600 x 600 pxl image: 1 – $750, 2 – $1,350, 4 – $2,250
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact us.