Below is a sample of the emails you can expect to receive when signed up to rare diseases.
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![]() | Thank you for your interest in NORD membership for patient advocacy organizations. You are one step away from receiving the many benefits and resources NORD provides its members, including support in the areas of drug development, board management, organizational governance, federal policy and regulatory affairs, research, fundraising, capacity building, and more. NORD's Membership Team looks forward to supporting you during the application process. Which category of membership are you applying | |
![]() | Platinum Membership - the highest level of NORD Membership for 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations that meet our highest standards; membership allows for priority access to NORD's Member Benefits, including financial assistance for participation to NORD's Summit. | |
![]() | Gold Membership - NORD's membership level for 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations that are not engaged in medical education, funding research, RFP review, registry coordination or any work involving a Medical Advisory Board. These organizations may also have a minimum of 3 members on their Board of Directors. | |
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![]() | Make additional contact for periodic email updatesPrimary Contact for Membership Who is your primary Contact? | |
![]() | Executive Director | |
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![]() | Medical/Scientific Advisor | |
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![]() | Make additional contact for periodic email updates Do you want to add additional people to receive NORD's monthly e-news and member communications? | |
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![]() | Application Questions Does your not-for-profit organization currently have 501c3 tax exempt status from the IRS (or foreign equivalent)? | |
![]() | Yes | |
![]() | No Have you filed for 501(c)(3) status? | |
![]() | Yes, we have filed and are awaiting decision | |
![]() | No, we have not filed but we intend to | |
![]() | How many full-time employees do you have? | |
![]() | All volunteer | |
![]() | Fewer than 5 full time employees | |
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![]() | Please no acronyms or abbreviations What are the primary objectives of your organization? (Select all that apply) | |
![]() | Awareness | |
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![]() | Support for Patients & Caregivers | |
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![]() | Do you have educational conferences? | |
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![]() | No Do you work on federal and/or state advocacy initiatives? | |
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![]() | No Do you offer patient services and/or support? | |
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![]() | No Are you currently involved in research? | |
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![]() | Please confirm that your organization meets all of NORD’s criteria for membership. Dated by-laws showing that your mission and programs are compatible with NORD’s goal of being patient-centered, and advocating on behalf of patients in the rare disease community. Bylaws must also detail the process for electing board members, as well as board term limits and a maximum number of consecutive terms a board member may serve. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance Dated by-laws showing that your mission and programs are compatible with NORD’s goal of being patient-centered, and advocating on behalf of patients in the rare disease community. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance Programs that engage patients, caregivers, medical professionals and supporters in one or more of the following ways: research, professional education, public education & health promotion, health services, community services, advocacy and social action. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance An up-to-date website that fully reflects your mission and your diverse patient voices. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance A minimum of 3 Medical and/or Scientific Advisors; a policy and procedures document for expectations and management of this Medical Advisory Board. Organizations have 2 years from approval of their membership to meet this standard. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance Any medical information your organization provides must be medically reviewed and vetted for accuracy by a scientific or medical advisor(s). | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance The conflict-of-interest policy should clearly define a consistent process for dealing with conflicts including a) Defining responsible parties, financial interest; b) Determining whether a conflict of interest exists; c) Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest; d) Violations of the conflicts-of-interest policy, and e) Disclosure and recusal, consequences for violations. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance Your Board of Directors must not directly or indirectly have a significant business relationship with your organization which might affect independence in decision making – including, but not limited to employment by a corporation or for-profit enterprise with a vested interest in your disease state, organization and policies. | |
![]() | Yes, our organization meets this qualification | |
![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
![]() | No, our organization does not meet this qualification and we could use NORD's assistance Your organization must disclose on your website how donations are used. This may involve posting the Form 990, an annual report, or other appropriate information on financials, income, expenses, programs and beneficiaries. By posting the Form 990 or other appropriate financial information online and making it easily accessible, your organization is supporting and promoting methodical transparency. | |
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![]() | Not yet, our organization is working towards meeting this qualification | |
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