Giving

WHY GIVE?

The A-CAPP Center is a university center located within the College of Social Science at Michigan State University. As an self-sustaining Center, our operations are dependent on partnerships with brand owners, government agencies, academics, and other stakeholders.

COLLABORATION

We have partnered with over 500 stakeholder groups since 2009 and our partners recognize our gifters as helping the greater good in the fight against counterfeits and protecting brands.

GLOBAL REACH AND ENGAGEMENT

Our engagement and reach is global and has expanded significantly in the last two years to include almost every area across the globe.

Tax-deductible support can be made through sponsorships and gifts to our various programs and initiatives. If you are interested in providing support to the Center in other ways not detailed below, please contact our director, Kari Kammel at kkammel@msu.edu

Questions on payment options other than credit card links below, please contact Sara Heeg at heegsar1@msu.edu

WAYS TO GIVE – STUDENT PROGRAM

STUDENT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

Student Internships

At the A-CAPP Center, we strive to develop the future leaders in the world of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection. Our students are exposed to research on brand protection and anti-counterfeiting, outreach projects, education projects and more through our internship program.

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STUDENT PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP

MSU Community Outreach & Education in Brand Protection

The A-CAPP Center is committed to furthering the advancement within the field of brand protection. This felloswhip provides funding to an MSU student coming from across the University’s broad spectrum of experiences and identities who will enrich the brand protection profession and help educate the MSU community on critical brand protection issues.

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STUDENT PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP

Matthew R. Maher

In memory of a previous student intern, the A-CAPP Center awards MSU students interested in exploring a career in brand protection. The goal of the fellowship is to provide a tailored internship experience that combines practical learning, networking and mentorship with academic work for a unique professional development experience. An individual research project is highly recommended though not required. 

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Sponsorship levels can be applied to the A-CAPP Center general student program or fellowships.

Leadership Sponsor

$20,000

  • Support for 4 students/semester.
  • Recognition on all student program materials.

Impact Sponsor

$15,000

  • Support for 3 students/semester.
  • Recognition on all student program materials.

Support Sponsor

$10,000

  • Support for 2 students/semester.
  • Recognition on all student program materials.

Semester Sponsor

$5,000

  • Support for 1 student/semester.
  • Recognition on all student program materials.
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WAYS TO GIVE – EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Brand Protection Stategy Summit

The A-CAPP Center’s annual two and half day summit brings together key stakeholders for both closed and open interactive discussions through panels, hot topic sessions, high top talks, and strategy sessions that focus on the four strategic initiatives of the A-CAPP Center around brand protection and anti-counterfeiting.

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Diamond Sponsor

$50,000 –1 Spot Available

  • Brand recognition on event marketing.
  • Highlighted in Summit App- home, agenda, profile, webapp.
  • Sponsorship information in sponsor section of Summit App, including video and 2 uploads.
  • 5 Summit event registrations.
  • Exhibit booth (2 tables) during annual reception.
  • 2 invitations to private reception with A-CAPP leadership, Industry Advisory Board and BP Councils.
  • 2 invitations to private lunch with Industry Advisory Board and BP Council.
  • 4 A-CAPP Center New Professional Education in Brand Protection certificate packages (all courses for 4 certificates).
  • Swag in attendee registration materials.

Platinum Sponsor

$35,000 – 2 Spots Remaining

  • Brand recognition on event marketing.
  • Highlighted in Summit App- home and webapp.
  • Sponsorship information in sponsor section of Summit App, including video and 2 uploads.
  • 4 Summit event registrations.
  • Exhibit booth during annual reception.
  • 1 invitation to private reception with A-CAPP leadership, Industry Advisory Board and BP Councils.
  • 1 invitation to private lunch with A-CAPP leadership, Industry Advisory Board and BP Councils.
  • 3 A-CAPP Center New Professional Education in Brand Protection certificate packages (all courses for 3 certificates).
  • Swag in attendee registration materials.

Gold Sponsor

$20,000

  • Brand recognition on event marketing.
  • Highlighted in Summit App- webapp.
  • Sponsorship information in sponsor section of Summit App, including video and 2 uploads.
  • 3 Summit event registrations.
  • Exhibit booth during annual reception.
  • 1 invitation to private reception with A-CAPP leadership, Industry Advisory Board and BP Councils.
  • 2 A-CAPP Center New Professional Certificate Packages (all courses for 2 certificates).
  • Swag in attendee registration materials.

Silver Sponsor

$10,000

  • Brand recognition on event marketing.
  • Sponsorship information in sponsor section of Summit App, including video and 2 uploads.
  • 2 Summit event registrations.
  • 1 A-CAPP Center New Professional Education in Brand Protection certificate package (all courses for 1 certificate).
  • Swag in attendee registration materials.

A La Carte Sponsorships

All sponsorships have one spot available unless otherwise noted.

Newcomer Breakfast Sponsor $2,500

  • Brand recognition on agenda item in Summit app.
  • Recognition sign during breakfast.
  • Swag on breakfast tables.

Student Breakfast Sponsor $1,500

  • Brand recognition on agenda item in Summit app.
  • Recognition sign during breakfast.
  • Swag on breakfast tables.

Future Workforce Supporter $5,000

Unlimited spots available.

  • Brand recognition on student agenda items in Summit app.
  • Recognition on student program & bios webpage for academic year.
  • Supports one student for academic year.

Welcome Reception Sponsor $5,000

  • Brand recognition on agenda item in Summit app.
  • Recognition sign during reception.

Annual Reception Sponsor $8,000

  • Brand recognition on agenda item in Summitf app.
  • Recognition sign during reception.
  • 1 Summit registration.

Exhibit Booth Sponsor $8,000

  • 1 booth duirng the annual reception – promotion and marketing allowed during the annual reception only.
  • Speak to students about careers within organization.
  • 1 Summit registration.
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Brand Protection Mini-Summits

The A-CAPP Center host one day regional mini-summits open to all stakeholders that will focus on specific themes around brand protection and anti-counterfeiting.

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Reception Sponsor

$8,000

  • Brand recognition during reception
  • Brand recognition in Director’s welcome

Lunch Sponsor

$6,000

  • Brand recognition during lunch
  • Brand recognition in Director’s welcome

Breakfast Sponsor

$4,000

  • Brand recognition during breakfast
  • Brand recognition in Director’s welcome

Registration Sponsor

$2,000

  • Brand recognition at registration
  • Brand recognition in Director’s welcome

Break Sponsor

$1,000

  • Brand recognition during break
  • Brand recognition in Director’s welcome
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WAYS TO GIVE – OUTREACH

OUTREACH SPONSORSHIP

Brand Protection Professional

The A-CAPP Center’s BPP is a digital no-cost resource published each March, June, September, and December and contains features and articles authored by experts in and associated with the field of brand protection.

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Champion Sponsor

$20,000

  • 4 edition sponsor
  • Brand recognition per edition: edition home/cover page, 5 social media posts, all article pages via side ad, edition release email, A-CAPP newsletter, & A-CAPP Summit

Protector Sponsor

$15,000

  • 3 edition sponsor
  • Brand recognition per edition: edition home/cover page, 5 social media posts, all article pages via side ad, edition release email, A-CAPP newsletter, & A-CAPP Summit

Backer Sponsor

$10,000

  • 2 edition sponsor
  • Brand recognition per edition: edition home/cover page, 5 social media posts, all article pages via side ad, edition release email, A-CAPP newsletter, & A-CAPP Summit

Advocate Sponsor

$7,500

  • Special edition sponsor
  • Brand recognition in edition: edition home/cover page, 10 social media posts, all article pages via side ad, edition release email, A-CAPP newsletter, & A-CAPP Summit

Supporter Sponsor

$5,000

  • 1 edition sponsor
  • Brand recognition per edition: edition home/cover page, 5 social media posts, all article pages via side ad, edition release email, A-CAPP newsletter, & A-CAPP Summit

Paid Advertisement

$750

  • Rotating side bar advertisement in 1 edition- 3 months exposure
Purchase

$1,200

  • Rotating side bar advertisement in 2 editions- 6 months exposure
Purchase

$1,750

  • Rotating side bar advertisement in 3 editions- 9 months exposure
Purchase

$2,500

  • Rotating side bar advertisement in 4 editions- 12 months exposure
Purchase

*Advertisement size is 394px x 750px. Please contact Sara Heeg at heegsar1@msu.edu for advertisment purchase options other than credit card.

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OUTREACH SPONSORSHIP

Brand Protection Stories

An A-CAPP Center monthly podcast focused on sharing the Stranger than Fiction stories and experiences of our brand protection community.

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Backer Sponsor

$10,000

  • 3 episode sponsor
  • 1 minute ad at beginning, middle, and end of each episode

Advocate Sponsor

$5,000

  • 2 episode sponsor
  • 45 second ad at beginning, middle, and end of each episode

Supporter Sponsor

$2,000

  • 1 episode sponsor
  • 30 second ad at beginning, middle, and end of each episode
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WAYS TO GIVE – GENERAL GIFTS

GENERAL GIFTS

Organizational Structure & Programs

The A-CAPP Center is thankful to receive support in the form of a gifts, which are used to support our organizational structure and various programs. Gifts, in any amounts can be directed toward a specific program in genreal, specific initiative within a program, or given to the Center overall. Please contact our director, Kari Kammel at kkammel@msu.edu prior.