Support CADS
As a §501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization, the Center for Advanced Defense Studies relies on individual and organizational donations and corporate sponsorships to accomplish its mission.
Donate now to help us continue to research, educate and implement intent-driven approaches to promote global security worldwide.
CADS Patron = $500 per year
- All benefits of a CADS Contributor in addition to:
- Invitations to all major center events
- Print subscription to Defense Concepts
- Exclusive CADS lapel pin
CADS Benefactor = $1,000 per year
- All benefits of a CADS Patron in addition to:
- Acknowledgement of contribution status in Defense Concepts
- Name on plaque in the Center's reception area
CADS Endower = $5,000 per year
- All benefits of a CADS Benefactor in addition to:
- Special CADS ID badge to denote donating status at Center events
The CADS website features a secure online donations page, where you can contribute to CADS programs using a credit card or electronic check.
Become a sponsor and take a stake in our innovative approaches to understand and promote security around the world.
Silver Level = $50,000
- Complimentary access to publications, briefs, and technology reports produced by the Emerging Technology Initiative
- Full page recognition in the quarterly publication, Defense Concepts, once per year. Six copies will be mailed each quarter
- Listing as a silver level sponsor in the monthly CADS Newsletter, our monthly publication on innovations and events taking place at CADS
- Listing as a silver level sponsor on the CADS website, www.c4ads.org
- Listing as a silver level sponsor on plaque in CADS Washington, DC offices
- Ability to co-host exhibition with CADS at conferences and events
- Invitations to selected “closed” events
- First right of refusal for event sponsorships
Gold Level= $100,000
- Complimentary access to publications, briefs, and technology reports produced by the Emerging Technology Initiative
- Full page recognition in every edition of the quarterly publication, Defense Concepts. Six copies will be mailed each quarter.
- Listing as a gold level sponsor in the monthly CADS Newsletter, our monthly publication on innovations and events taking place at CADS
- Listing as a gold level sponsor on the CADS website, www.c4ads.org
- Listing as a gold level sponsor on plaque in CADS Washington, DC offices
- Ability to co-host exhibition with CADS at conferences and events
- Invitations to selected “closed” events
- First right of refusal for event sponsorships
Platinum Level= $150,000 or more
- All benefits of a Gold Level member in addition to
- One seat on the Board Advisory Committee, which recommends how funds are allocated and what our research and programs foci are
- Full page recognition in, Defense Concepts, per quarter in addition to acknowledgment by the editor once per year
- Listing as a platinum level sponsor in the monthly CADS Newsletter
- Listing as a platinum level sponsor on the CADS website, www.c4ads.org
- Listing as a platinum sponsor on plaque in CADS Washington, DC offices
- Credited as a CADS sponsor for all public events held by CADS, including the distinguished Descartes Series
For questions on how to donate to or sponsor the Center for Advanced Defense Studies, please contact us at contributions@c4ads.org.
Thank you for considering a donation to or sponsorship of the Center for Advanced Defense Studies. Your support allows us to promote peace worldwide.

