SGS Support

The Southern Gerontological Society (SGS), is a network of the South’s most respected gerontology professionals, representing 14 southern states and the District of Columbia. The mission of SGS is to improve the quality of life for older adults through education, research, and practice.

For over forty years, SGS has proactively engaged in strategic and collaborative projects and partnerships to enhance the strengths and opportunities, as well as face the challenges of aging in the South. We engage members who reflect a diverse audience of researchers, students, older adults, and practitioners.

SGS is pleased to offer a variety of annual sponsorship levels to meet your needs. Please review our Sponsorship Prospectus to find the sponsorship level that is best for you. We are happy to work with you to design your own sponsorship package that best meets your budget and goals. Benefits confer January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Contact Amanda James at admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org or 866-920-4660 with any questions or to secure your sponsorship level today!

Programs

• Our largest event is the Annual Meeting & Conference which focuses on advances in gerontological research and applied practice, bringing together those engaged in the field of aging to attend and/or present their latest research, programs, interventions, and workshops.
• Throughout the year, we partner with experts in the aging network to provide educational webinars on a variety of topics.
• Our Fall Advocacy in Aging Virtual Forum helps introduce our attendees to an important aging issue with a focus on how we can advocate for change from the individual level through the federal level.
• SGS members have access to our Southern Gerontologist newsletter which highlights SGS member research and updates.
• We are always looking for new opportunities to partner on new initiatives to help advance our mission.

Audience

• Educators
• Aging network personnel
• Researchers
• Health Professionals/Clinicians
• Policy makers
• Students
• Community members
• Older adults and their care partners

Sponsorship Benefits

• Spotlight your organization’s resources, products, events, and services.
• Participate in valuable networking opportunities that allow you to have one-on-one conversations with potential consumers.
• Support the SGS mission of improving the quality of life for older adults through education, research, and practice.
• Reach a cross-sector of stakeholders in the aging network.
• Engage with stakeholders across different platforms both in-person and virtually.

Personalized Sponsor Opportunities:

Interested in sponsoring a specific event, such as a meal or refreshment break, networking lounge, or conference domain? Contact admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org to discuss a personalized sponsorship opportunity.