Sponsor Opportunities

Our Mission

NE hopes to inspire nutrition entrepreneurs. Through the cultivation of meaningful connections, NE DPG is a unique place where ideas can flourish. We are dedicated to supporting one another in ventures both big and small. We value innovation, unique perspectives, and community empowerment.

How can you reach thousands of influential nutritionists?

Click Here For 2024-2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Through sponsorship opportunities with Nutrition Entrepreneurs! NE sponsorship offers your company an opportunity to reach thousands of nutrition professionals with information about YOUR newest products and services. Whether you target consumers, professionals, or both, NE members are on the front lines of communication with YOUR customer!

NE is a Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Our members are the “movers and shakers” in the nutrition industry and influence consumer awareness and perception through multiple mediums. These cutting-edge professionals:

  • Counsel and coach individuals, groups and athletic teams
  • Consult to doctors’ offices, healthcare organizations, community and public health agencies, schools, fitness clubs, restaurants, food and pharmaceutical companies, advertising and PR agencies, trade and professional associations
  • Author books
  • Write magazine articles, newspaper columns, website content
  • Manage corporate and worksite wellness programs
  • Deliver public speaking presentations to consumers and business audiences
  • Regularly appear on popular TV, radio programs, and podcasts
  • Manage press and media relations
  • Represent companies and product lines as spokespersons
  • Plan and execute public relations and educational campaigns
  • Design software and educational tools and much, much more!

Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

Purchase a front row seat and direct line of communication with our 2,500 members for one year. All sponsors receive logo recognition at all of our events, two complimentary admissions to the NE FNCE event, and recognition as a sponsor in the NE Annual Report.

TIER ONE // $5,500

An introductory package to get your product or brand in front of NE members several times throughout the year.

  • Quarterly (4) e-blasts in the NE monthly newsletter
  • 2 promotional dedicated e-blasts throughout the year
  • Sponsored Halfie Hour
  • 1/2 page ad in NE's Ventures printed newsletter
  • Booth at Virtual Spring Summit (full event description below)

TIER TWO // $10,500

A complete and robust package to get your product or brand in front of NE members several times throughout the year.

  • Monthly (12) e-blasts in the NE monthly newsletter
  • 6 promotional dedicated e-blasts throughout the year
  • 2 sponsored Halfie Hours
  • Full page ad in NE’s Ventures printed newsletter
  • Booth at Spring Summit

A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities

Annual Sponsors get a 25% discount on any of the following.

  • Booth at our FNCE® networking event
  • Sponsor or present at our Executive Committee meeting at FNCE® (*must be an exhibitor at FNCE® expo hall)
  • Promotional dedicated e-blasts
  • NE e-newsletter e-blasts
  • Halfie Hour
  • 1/2 or full page ad in Ventures printed newsletter
  • Headline sponsor at Spring Summit

See below for full description and pricing.

HALFIE HOUR

Halfie Hour sponsorship gives you 30-minutes to talk with NE members about your brand. You can share a presentation, highlight a product, offer a Q&A, etc. Halfie Hours generally have 20 – 50 attendees. 

  • One halfie hour ..................... $1,500

Annual sponsors and NE members receive a 25% discount.

PROMOTIONAL E-BLAST

For a more expansive reach, a separate dedicated e-blast can be sent to all 2,500+ NE members. Sponsor provides creative advertising in either a .jpg,, HTML, or .gif format. Target marketing to specific geographic areas available. E-blasts must be sent at least 30 days apart. All e-blasts are subject to Academy approval.

  • One e-blast ..................... $1,500
  • Two e-blasts ..................... $2,500
  • Three e-blasts ..................... $3,250
  • Each additional e-blast ..................... $500

Annual sponsors and NE members receive a 25% discount.

MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER

Our chairperson sends a monthly e-newsletter to all NE members on the second Tuesday of every month. Sponsorship includes 50 words with logo or a digital banner (150x600px) toward the bottom of the e-newsletter.

  • One e-blast ..................... $500
  • Three e-blasts ................ $1,200
  • Six e-blasts ...................... $1,600
  • Twelve e-blasts ............... $2,000

Annual sponsors and NE members receive a 25% discount.

    VENTURES NEWSLETTER

    The Ventures newsletters (distributed via printed mail & offered digitally) are one of NE’s most valuable member resources, reaching 2,500+ people. Ventures articles provide advice from the industry’s top entrepreneurs. This very popular newsletter is published quarterly.

    • 1/2 page ..................... $500
    • Full page ..................... $1,000

    Annual sponsors and NE members receive a 25% discount.

    FNCE®

    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is hosting the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE®) in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 5-8, 2024.

    FNCE® Sponsors must be FNCE® Exhibitors: https://www.eatrightpro.org/events/fnce/expo/for-exhibitors

    Please note all Letters of Agreement must be finalized by August 2024.

    NE NETWORKING EVENT // $3000

    Sunday, Oct. 6th 6 PM - 8:30 PM

    The FNCE® NE Networking Event gives the opportunity to offer a sponsorship presentation or speaker with 5 - 15 minutes on the topic of your choosing (topics and outline to be approved by NE).

    • Interaction with members and dissemination of literature or product
    • Table signage and special recognition at event
    • Option to have table to display products/resources
    • Potential to highlight a product/food item. (corkage fees may apply).

    All Sponsors Receive:

    • Logo recognition on promotional materials
    • Logo (500x500px) on NE Website for three months (September to November - month before/after event)
    • Two complimentary admissions to the event
    • Recognition as a sponsor in the NE Annual Report

    LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

    Annual sponsors and NE members receive a 25% discount.

    Virtual Summit Sponsorship Opportunities

    We are thrilled to be hosting our fifth annual Virtual Summit in March 2025. The NE Annual Spring Summit is a one-of-a-kind virtual event that delivers in incredible ways. Designed entirely by nutrition entrepreneurs for nutrition entrepreneurs, this summit meets our members' unique needs at all stages of business.

    The event’s topics, content, and speakers are carefully selected based on member needs and desires. Coupled with countless community discussion boards, virtual meetups, and networking events, and the end result is an event unlike any other. Best of all, participants can attend on their terms — any place, anytime.

    HEADLINER SPONSOR // $2,500

    Spotlight and showcase your Brand, and product/service as the exclusive Headlining Sponsor for our Spring Summit 2024. Your Brand will be recognized in all of our NE Summit promotional emails and activities in accordance to the CDR commercial support guidelines.

    • 5-10 minutes of speaking time after opening session
    • Naming rights for networking event at the end of Spring Summit
    • 1/2 page ad in NE's Ventures printed newsletter

    ADD-ON

    • Include a mailing item in the Spring Summit box to registrants ($1000)

    Sponsor Also Receives:

    • Logo recognition on promotional materials
    • Logo (500x500px) on NE Website for three months (February to April - month before/after event)
    • 2 complimentary admissions to the Summit
    • 1 Summit e-newsletter eblast includes 50 words with logo or digital banner (150x600px)
    • Recognition as a sponsor in the NE Annual Report

    On Whova (the virtual platform):

    • At least 3 push notifications
    • All Exhibitor benefits
    Please note this Letter of Agreement must be finalized by December 2024

    SUMMIT EXHIBITORS // $700 (non-ne member) or $350 (NE member*)

    (Limited availability)

    *NE Member must own 50% or more of the business to use the NE member discount.

    Engage with our members and be an exhibitor at our Virtual Summit to feature your product/brand/service. 

    Exhibitors:

    • Exhibitor list link will be included in Spring Summit promotion emails
    • Recognition as an Exhibitor in NE Annual Report
    • 1 complimentary admission to the Summit ($25 per extra booth person)

    On Whova (the virtual platform): 

    • Logo recognition on event-specific Whova page
    • 1 meet-up (during designated day/time)
    • Ability to communicate with attendees before, during, and after the event 
    • Create a virtual Exhibitor booth which includes options for: 
      • Logo
      • Description space (website, contact information)
      • Livestream interaction with attendees (via Zoom, Google Meet, etc)
        • 1 hour opportunity for live expo-style interaction with attendees
      • Video highlighting products and services
      • Ability to post pictures, photos, flyers
      • Ability to post 2 handouts
      • Ability to offer a giveaway, coupons, promotions (with contact information for those that enter)
      • Live text chat box for questions and interaction
      • Leads collected can be downloaded by Exhibitor

    NE 25% discount doesn’t apply to Spring Summit as its already discounted for NE members.