Help US to help YOU succeed as a sustainable and socially responsible business
Why support us?
The Global Sourcing Council exists to ensure that the world is a better place with businesses fully embracing sustainable and socially responsible practices.
We work tirelessly to implement our strategic initiatives.
- Engage global businesses and local communities through awareness, dialogue and action
- Promote socially responsible sourcing by using various media and partner platforms
- Advance the growthof sustainable and socially responsible SMEs
- Showcase and recognize best practices in sustainable and socially responsible sourcing
Our corporate members receive a multitude of benefits that include but are not limited to:
- Access to and membership in a visionary and forward thinking organization that promotes industry’s efforts in embracing SDGs into their supply chain globally
- Ability to demonstrate leadership amongst their peers as cutting edge practitioners moving the needle in their fields towards sustainable and socially responsible sourcing
- Opportunities to network locally, nationally and globally with like- minded thought leaders passionate about and committed to embracing the UN 17 SDGs
- A “seat at the table” at activities that deliberate on issues of strategic importance to the industry
How to support us?
There are several ways to support the Global Sourcing Council:
- Join as a Global Community Member – this level of membership has no fee, keeps you connected with all the news and events at the GSC, and does NOT include voting rights.
- Join as a Vested Global Community Member – this level of membership includes voting rights and has a fee of $200/year. Use this link to process:
- Join as a Corporate Member – see details below or contact Noel Smyth, Membership Chair
The GSC is a non-profit organization focused on sustainable, socially responsible sourcing practices. Through research, publications, education and dialogue, the GSC promotes an understanding of roles and impact of all stakeholders in global trade in goods and services. The GSC is registered with the IRS as a non-profit 501(c) (3) status. See IRS letter here.
Your contribution in support of the GSC is tax deductible in accordance with applicable laws.
Corporate membership
Our corporate members provide the critical funding to allow the GSC community to operate high value events, educational series and meaningful research. At the GSC, we believe that inclusion is critical for our membership community and as such we offer membership that is aligned to the total valuation of the corporation. We have expected contribution levels based on the value of the corporation. There are two levels of participation that a company can choose based on their desired commitment and benefits.
Corporate membership levels
| Company Valuation (Billion US Dollars) | Expected Annual Contribution, Basic Membership ($ Thousands) | Expected Annual Contribution, Full Membership ($ Thousands) | Level Designation |
| Custom contribution* | N/A | 50+ | Palladium |
| Large Cap, over 10 | 25 | 50 | Platinum |
| Mid Cap, 2 up to 10 | 10 | 20 | Gold |
| Small Cap, under 2 | 5 | 10 | Silver |
| Start up generally less than 5 years old | 1 | 5 | Impact Innovator |
* Designation for companies that contribute voluntarily at the highest level
Benefits of Basic Membership
- Demonstrate your corporate citizenship by a commitment to supporting the 17SDGs throughout your supply Chain
- Access to internal marketing material in support of the 17 SDGs.
- Ability to execute the 17/17 Campaign internally
- Discover and pursue opportunities for collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders, including collaboration with the UN ECOSOC
- Develop and test new ideas and product offerings with other procurement officers in a non-competitive environment
- 1 webinar with panelist from other companies
- Participation in an Executive Round Table
- Obtain competitive advantage in the marketplace with alignment to the customers who value business that make a positive social and environmental impact
- Access to summary level research data on sustainability trends
- Visibility and branding through GSC channels
a. Member logo and banners in GSC mailings – 20,000 global outreach: 6 times a year
b. Full Member Logo and banners at Conferences, Symposia and GSC Annual Meetings
c. Social media “amplifier” campaign for a Platinum and Gold Members– 3 times a year
d. Webinar hosted by GSC for Basic Platinum, Gold and Silver member;
e. Executive interview through GSC YouTube Channel
Benefits of Full Membership
- All the benefits included in Basic level
- Access to detail level research data on sustainability trends
- Access to internal & external marketing material in support of the 17 SDGs.
- Visibility and branding through GSC channels
a. Full Member logo and banners in GSC mailings – 20,000 global outreach: 12 times a year
b. Full Member Logo and banners at Conferences, Symposia and GSC Annual Meetings – globally
c. Social media “amplifier” campaign for a Platinum and Gold Members– 6 times a year
d. Webinar hosted by GSC for Basic Platinum, Gold and Silver member;
e. Executive interview through GSC YouTube Channel
- Participation in the UN ECOSOC and other UN departments discussions, meetings and High Level Forums as the GSC Member
a. GSC passes its seats at the discussion forums to the Full Platinum, Gold and Silver Members
- Ability to nominate an individual to the GSG advisory board
- Leading/Sponsoring 2 Executive Round Tables on a Designated topic
Please contact us to receive your specific sponsorship benefits package. We will gladly work with you to maximize your financial support for your added benefit.
Noel Smyth, Vice President, Membership,Global Sourcing Council
Noel.Smyth@gscouncil.org , +1.302.516.2716
or
Florina Drogovic, Membership Committee
florina.dragovic@gscouncil.org
Individual membership
Our community of like-minded individuals is growing exponentially every day. Together with our partner organizations, we have upwards of 1M global citizens working together every day to make the world a better place for the next generations to come.
Join our global community and continue to help shape the ideas, discussions, historic events that will change the landscape of how businesses take responsibility for their impact on the communities and environment that they operate in.
GSC offers all Individual members access to
- Discounts to special events, training and education resources
- Social networks and onsite events to network and collaborate
- Periodic invitations to provide comment and guidance on issues of strategic importance
- Newsletters and webinars
Individual membership levels
Every Penny Counts. Donate now to support the Global Sourcing Council in 2 easy ways.
- Option 1: For the cost of 1 cup of coffee a day, you can make a difference. Click here to make your donation.
- Option 2: You Do NOT NEED TO Contribute to the GSC through a donation. JUST USE AMAZON SMILE for your purchases and 0.5% of your spending will be allocated to Global Sourcing Council.
It is simple and straightforward:
- Log in to smile.amazon.com; which is the same Amazon platform you have been using, only with gifting capability
- Choose Global Sourcing Council as your charity; GSC as 501,c.3 organization is listed on smile.amazon.com
- Shop as you intended !
Amazon Foundation with take care of the rest; 0.5% of your eligible spending will be gifted to GSC
- Option 3: Help the GSC every time you shop online, it’s all free and so easy to be socially-conscious. Start Giving.
The stores make this possible because they want you to like them and shop at them over and over again. There’s 1794 socially-responsible stores helping to make donations happen. We hope you’ll give it a try.