Society of Nutrition Education Foundation

Support the Future of Nutrition Education

Click here to download a SNE/ SNEF Opportunity Portfolio brochure.

Click here to download a SNE/SNEF membership application.

The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) and its Foundation (SNEF) invite organizations and individuals to support the nutrition education profession through our many initiatives.

SNE Mission: SNE advances the food and nutrition education profession to impact healthful food choices and lifestyle behaviors at the individual, community and policy levels. SNE offers opportunities for members to share best practices, evidence-based knowledge and diverse perspectives.

SNEF Mission: To support the next generation of nutrition educators.

Internationally, SNE members:

Conduct research in education, behavior, and communication
Develop and disseminate innovative nutrition education strategies
Communicate information on food, nutrition, and health issues to students, professionals, policy makers, and the public

SNE members' impact:

colleges and universities
government and private agencies
cooperative extension
communication and public relations firms
community-based for-profit and non-profit agencies
the food industry
the media
voluntary and service organizations
other reliable sources of nutrition, food safety and health education information

True Societal Impact: The work of each SNE member extends far beyond that of the individual professional that belongs to the Society. Our members touch the lives of hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands, of individuals each year. This audience is invaluable to any organization trying to reach the nutrition education community.

SNE supports the vital work of the Food and Nutrition Education profession through programs and services that aid members' efforts to achieve our shared vision regardless of their clients' age, income or life circumstances. As a non-profit organization, the Society seeks philanthropic support and partners who understand the importance of reaching people at every stage in life to positively impact their overall nutrition and health. SNE is a 501(c)3 professional association and SNEF is a 501(c) charitable organization.

We provide a variety of activities that advance our missions and visions, reflective of our Guiding Principles and Values:

Fiscal responsibility
Inclusiveness
Open and respectful communication
Professionalism and integrity
Respect for diversity of opinions and perspectives
Trust building
Valuing contributions of volunteers and supporters
Well-informed decision making

We value the free exchange of ideas, opinions, and research that advances knowledge in nutrition and health. These ideas provide a unique forum for your organization to experience innovative strategies in nutrition education, as well as allow you to participate in expressing a range of views on important nutrition issues. We invite you to become involved in the Society and our Foundation.

Value for your Investment

Recognition as a SNE/ SNEF Organizational Member in each issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) .

Exclusive interactive opportunities at the SNE Annual Conference, including networking with leadership, advance sponsorship/ exhibit choices, hosting a focus group, and the corporate reception, among others.

Increased visibility at the SNE Annual Conference through recognition in the conference program as a SNE/ SNEF Organizational Member and recognition at the SNEF-planned session as a scholarship fund donor and supporter of the Foundation-planned session.

Potential to recommend issues for inclusion as JNEB point/ counterpoint dialogues.

Increased access to SNE members through a 20% discount on JNEB advertising and the SNE member mailing list rental.

Opportunity to serve as a member of a sub-committee(s) of the Foundation and a member of the SNEF Board of Trustees.* (Applicable to Organizational Members only.)

Recognition of your support of other ongoing initiatives of the SNE Foundation.

All the rights and privileges of professional membership in SNE, including annual subscriptions to JNEB , member e-communications, member conference rates, and voting rights.

*Organizational Member - $2,000 is tax deductible as an ordinary business expense and $1,500 is a direct charitable contribution to SNEF.

Non-Profit Organizational Member - $750 is tax deductible as an ordinary business expense and $250 is a direct charitable contribution to SNEF.

Click here to download an SNE/ SNEF Opportunity Portfolio brochure.

Click here to download an SNE/SNEF membership application.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Amanda Cook at 800-235-6690 or acook@sne.org.

SNE/SNEF Organizational Members

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services "Get Fresh"

Frito-Lay (North America)

Grain Foods Foundation

National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Organic Valley Family of Farms

Ketchum

Student Scholarship Program

The goal of the Society for Nutrition Education Foundation (SNEF) Student Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to Student Members of SNE who wish to attend the SNE Annual Conference. Each scholarship will provide $500 to help students offset the costs of attending the SNE Annual Conference. Only one scholarship award will be given to each recipient.

CRITERIA for ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for consideration for a SNEF scholarship the applicant must be a Student Member of SNE. Student Members are: Individuals who are registered as full-time students or are actively working on a degree at an accredited college or university. Student status must be verified by having a faculty member sign the membership application. Applicants must also be at the beginning of their professional careers in nutrition, dietetics, or related field, i.e., they must have fewer than 3 years of professional work experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - Friday, February 29, 2008

The application form and essay must be submitted by Friday, February 29, 2008. Please submit the application form and essay to Kim Paugh at the SNEF office (kpaugh@sne.org). Questions may be directed to Jackie Williams via email (jwilliams@sne.org) or phone (1-800-235-6690).

Click here to download an SNEF Student Scholarship application.