In everything we do, SCD is focused on furthering our vision:
“Empowered planners creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities”
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Your sponsorship provides invaluable support to the APA Sustainable Communities Division. With continuing commitment from our Partners, we have been able to advance the division's missions and continue to provide resources to our members.
We invite your organization to sponsor us! Your Sponsorship provides you with direct access to thousands of Planners and allied professionals who are working at the forefront of their profession.
Starting on January 1, 2026, organizations at Sustainability Leader ($500) level will enjoy annual benefits at:
Three free tickets for the annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability reception at the APA NPC
Sponsor representative opportunity to introduce speaker(s) at one event during the year
Early access to “call for ideas” for the next Annual Symposium
Logo display on new Division website with link to sponsor website
Logo display on bi-weekly e-bulletin and recognition on social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube)
Recognition at all Division-sponsored events, including the reception at NPC
Recognition on all webinars
Regular invitations to share content, opportunities on SCD’s cross-posted media
Priority for participation in special projects, educational and networking events, and juries
Organizations at Sustainability Partner ($300) level will enjoy annual benefits at:
One free ticket for the annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability reception at APA Conference
Logo and searchable full page sponsor feature on new Division website
Logo on bi-weekly e-bulletin
Recognition at all Division-sponsored events, including the reception at NPC
Recognition on all webinars
Recognition on social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube)
Regular invitations to share content, opportunities on SCD’s cross-posted media
Priority for participation in special projects, educational and networking events, and juries
Bold Type represents an increase in benefits above the previous level.
In 2025, SCD focused on…
➔ Targeted outreach and publicity materials in support of sustainability planning-related career development among youth and traditionally underrepresented populations.
➔ Hosting our annual SCD Climate Symposium focused on key sustainability planning issues and resources.
➔ Fostering relationships with allied professionals and across APA to create value added content for members.
SCD sponsors have directly supported:
✔ Significant expansion of SCD’s scholarship program, hosting member and student attendance for NPC22 and the APA Policy Leadership conference.
✔ Conducted a profession-wide climate survey which provided critical insights around how SCD can better serve membership and planners at large to enhance sustainability efforts.
✔ Annual Awards for Excellence in Sustainability, recognizing plans, projects, and leaders and commission videos featuring the award winners, hosted on our YouTube.
✔ Enhanced SCD communications through continued improvements to the website, and frequent updates to members via e-bulletins and e-blasts.
✔ Expanded the Climate Champions program, including development of a strategic plan for the FY 24-25 year to complement the word of the broader division.
✔ Initiate new Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion executive committee positions to lead SCD’s EDI work, and expanded the EDI scholar program.