Corporate Support
Join our cause and become a National Kidney Foundation Corporate Supporter. Healthy kidneys are essential to life. Together we can save lives right now.
- 26 million Americans have kidney disease, that’s one in nine U.S. adults, and another 20 million are at risk.
- Hispanics, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans are in the highest risk group for kidney disease.
- More than 367,000 people rely on a dialysis machine for survival.
- More than 83,000 people are on a waiting list for a kidney transplant.
- One person dies every two hours while waiting for a transplant.
- Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States, but early detection and proper treatment saves lives right now.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is looking to develop relationships with corporations and brands that are committed to our cause and will work with us to promote early detection of kidney disease, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease, and increase the availability for the 100,000 Americans that are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
Corporate sponsorship provides the opportunity for your brand to:
- Connect with people who have chronic kidney disease and those who are at risk for the disease (people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of disease), their families and the communities they live in.
- Make a positive impact in their lives.
- Raise funds to advance research for detection and treatment of kidney disease.
- Participate in outreach and education programs around the country.
- Help close the gap that exists between the need for organs for transplantation and organ availability.
- Support advocacy efforts.
Ways to Get Involved
We invite corporate America to join our efforts in developing and implementing world class educational initiatives, programs and events. Corporate sponsorship offers a variety of ways for companies and their employees to get involved:
- Cause Marketing Partnership: From licensed products to campaigns that drive sales and brand awareness, the NKF looks forward to developing a customized and creative cause solution with your brand.
- Event Sponsorship: Support the NKF through a range of memorable events throughout the year and around the country
- NKF Golf Classic – the nation’s premier amateur golf event for charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate in over 40 events for the exciting competition, valuable gifts and the chance to win great prices – all to benefit a worthy cause. Learn more.
- Kidney Walk – more than 100 walks annually present an opportunity for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical communities, and the general public to celebrate life and support the Foundation’s mission from coast to coast. Learn more.
- NKF U.S. Transplant Games – a four-day athletic competition among 2,000 recipients of organ (heart, liver, kidney, lung and pancreas) transplants. As much as the Games is an athletic event that calls attention to the success of organ and tissue transplantation, it is also a celebration of life among recipients, their families and friends. Learn more.
- Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) – Free kidney health screening program designed to raise awareness about kidney disease among high risk individuals, so that kidney disease and its complications can be prevented or delayed. Over 3,000 American adults participate in local KEEP events each month nationwide. Learn more.
- Patient and Professional Educational Programs: Comprehensive education for patients and healthcare professionals to prevent, identify, and treat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), manage and prevent CKD complications, and improve patient outcomes. All programs and activities are based on scientific evidence.
- Clinical Meeting: Reach over 2,000 health care providers who attend the NKF annual meeting to learn new developments related to all aspects of nephrology. Learn more.
- Media Partnership: Help encourage everyone to “Love Your Kidneys” by providing pro-bono media placement for the National Kidney Foundation’s new multimedia campaign. Our “Love Your Kidneys” public education campaign is a direct call-to-action to take care of your kidneys through early intervention. Learn more.
- Workplace Giving: Include the National Kidney Foundation in your employee matching gift program. When employees give through their place of employment, it creates morale and fosters team building. Learn more.
For more information on corporate sponsorship opportunities and how your company can help save lives right now, contact Debbie Kellogg, Sr. Director, Corporate Relations at 212-889-2210 x226 or debbie.kellogg@kidney.org.
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