The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) has created a corporate partnership relationship with Medtronic that provides significant value for members and AMSN, as well as Medtronic.

All types of 501(c) organizations – including associations, association foundations, and charitable organizations – seek to maximize their relationships with corporate sponsors and partners.

All types of 501(c) organizations – including associations, association foundations, and charitable organizations – seek to maximize their relationships with corporate sponsors and partners.

When I ask associations and not-for-profit organizations why they have corporate partners, the first answer is always “revenue”. When pressed, I get answers like “swag” or “bling” at our conference and maybe something about faculty at conference sessions.