CHANNEL ADVANTAGE PARTNERSHIP
Research is to see what everybody else has seen
and to think what nobody else has thought.
–Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
The Channel Advantage Partnership (CAP) initiative offers member companies the opportunity to support, identify and recommend project funding for research endeavors. Thanks to their generosity, the projects address a range of issues including operations, profitability and efficiency of the channel.
View a list of Channel Advantage Partners.
These members receive direct access to the research process by recommending topics that impact the channel, first access to serving on project task forces, and networking with other CAP partners at NAED meetings. They also receive special recognition at the NAED Regional Conferences and the National Meeting. This group serves as a permanent council to the NAED Foundation and receive regular communications regarding funds, critical research project updates and the development of educational programs.
Manufacturer
Visionary Founder: $1 million +
Regent: $500,000
Distributor
Visionary Founder: $1 million +
Regent: $500,000
Guarantor: $250,000
Governor: $100,000
The Associates' membership is comprised of distributors (contributing $25,000 or more) and the invitation to operate as an advisory group of contributors to discuss potential research topics. They also receive recognition at the NAED Regional Conferences and the National Meeting.
Contribution Levels
Ambassador: $99,000
Patron: $25,000