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 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.
DEI in Brand Protection
The A-CAPP Center is committed to furthering the advancement of traditionally underrepresented groups within the field of brand protection. This award provides professional development and funding support to students from across the broad spectrum of experiences and identities that enrich the profession. The award includes two components: funding for research or education and outreach work through the Center, and mentorship from an experienced industry professional.
Matthew R. Maher
In memory of a previous student intern, the A-CAPP Center awards a scholarship to a MSU student to work with the Center for one or more semesters on a project relating to anti-counterfeiting and/or brand protection research, outreach or education. At the conclusion of the scholarship, the student will provide a written report and invited speak to the scholarship’s impact at our annual Brand Protection Strategy Summit.
Sponsorship levels can be applied to the A-CAPP Center general student program, DEI for Brand Protection Scholarship program, or Matthew R. Maher Scholarship program.
Leadership Sponsor
Impact Sponsor
Support Sponsor
Semester Sponsor
WAYS TO GIVE – EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
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.
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
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.
Reception Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Registration Sponsor
Break Sponsor
WAYS TO GIVE – OUTREACH
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.
Champion Sponsor
Protector Sponsor
Backer Sponsor
Advocate Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
Paid Advertisement
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Brand Protection Stories
An A-CAPP Center monthly podcast focused on sharing the Stranger than Fiction stories and experiences of our brand protection community.
Backer Sponsor
Advocate Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
WAYS TO GIVE – 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.