MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
GBC membership enables companies to have deeper impact and to create positive change by linking to a global network of corporations and other stakeholders at the forefront of the global response to HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria. Membership provides access to the tools, resources and expertise necessary to build comprehensive, integrated strategies for corporate responses to these diseases. Through GBC’s services you will be able to:
- Maximize your company’s impact through innovative programs and partnerships with key actors at national and international levels;
- Integrate your programs into a broader CSR platform for sustainability;
- Strengthen recognition and awareness of your commitment among critical audiences;
- Mobilize leadership and employees around issues of universal concern;
- Shape international policy dialogue on the private sector response to AIDS, TB and malaria.
GBC provides for each member:
State-of-the-Art Expertise
- Assigned GBC relationship manager with sector expertise;
- Support from GBC Regional Offices in Beijing, Geneva, Johannesburg, Kyiv, Moscow, Nairobi, and Paris;
- Access to all GBC research, reports and publications;
- Monthly Expert Calls with global leaders.
High-Level Networks and Opportunities to Shape Policy
- Access to global and regional networks of senior business leaders active on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and health issues;
- Issue-focused dialogue with senior policymakers at national and international levels;
- Representation of your company on the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria through GBC’s role as private sector focal point;
- Invitations to executive events, workshops, seminars and roundtables around the world;
- Invitations to periodic member trips to regions of interest;
- Preferential consideration for participation in special GBC partnerships and initiatives;
- Support in building partnerships with major actors such as:
- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria
- The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)
- Bilateral donor agencies (DfID, GTZ, AFD, Partners Against AIDS, etc.)
- UN Agencies and other multilateral institutions
- Private foundations active on global health.
Tailored Program Consulting Services
- Expert consulting based on the GBC Business Action Methodology (BAM™), including guidance on workplace programs, philanthropic initiatives, leveraging core competencies, and advocacy efforts. Includes support for:
- Assessing regional and local epidemics
- Interpreting national and international policy frameworks
- Understanding international financing mechanisms
- Evaluating corporate best practices
- Program and policy design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Connecting with National Business Coalitions and other local and regional partners;
- Access to and training on exclusive GBC management resources and capacity-building tools, including:
- Best Practice AIDS Standard (BPAS)
- Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Workplace Programs Interactive Course
- Library of corporate case studies
- Program and policy briefs;
- Employee engagement tools, including campaign templates, mass employee communications, etc.
Recognition & Awareness
- Profiling of your company’s programs and senior executives to highly-targeted audiences through Business Action magazine, GBC website, newsletter, and at member and multi-sectoral meetings;
- Assistance in profiling your initiatives and programs through targeted media outreach;
- Access to materials and content for your internal and external communications related to AIDS, TB and malaria;
- Getty Photos Free for Member Communications;
- Company name and logo, included in GBC advertisements in major global publications twice per year;
- Opportunities for senior GBC executives to speak at company events;
- Select speaking opportunities for company executives at industry and multi-sectoral meetings.