Our Work

Public Policy Council

We bring together organizations from across the United States to advocate for people living with or vulnerable to HIV and the organizations that serve them.

The Public Policy Council operates as a standing committee of the AIDS United board of trustees, informing the policy priorities of the organization. Our experienced policy and government affairs staff can help your organization reach members of Congress and executive branch staff — adding your voice to the growing movement to end the HIV epidemic.

Join the Council

Membership Benefits

There are two tiers of membership. Below is a summary of the differences between our Leadership Council membership and our general membership.

Leadership Council
General membership
Decades of Expertise

Our policy and government affairs staff have decades of combined experience addressing HIV-related issues with Congress, presidential administrations and the executive branch.

Operating Principles

The Public Policy Council operates as a standing committee of the AIDS United board of trustees, informing the organization's policy priorities, according to a set of operating principles adopted by the council.

Powerful Coalition

Work through the coalition to form national policy priorities and stances.

Scheduling

Get assistance with scheduling congressional and administration meetings.

Expert Consultations

Participate in three consultations with leadership of AIDS service organizations and allied entities and monthly virtual meetings.

Policy Action Center

Work with our team to use the AIDS United Policy Action Center, an online advocacy tool that allows members to activate their constituent base and tailor messages for a variety of issues.

Congressional Directory

Receive a custom congressional directory including brief bios, contact details, staffers and committee assignments.

Stay Up-to-Date

Receive up-to-date action alerts, briefings and periodic newsletters.

Resource Library

Access our resource library, which includes key documents related to policy positions taken by the Public Policy Council, as well as a member roster.

Annual Policy Meeting

Leadership Council members are invited to an additional meeting in Washington, D.C., for an intimate discussion of HIV policy priorities with senior members of the president's administration or congressional offices.

Marketing Recognition

Logos of Leadership Council member agencies will be included on all Public Policy Council electronic communications.

Scheduling Assistance

Assistance with scheduling congressional or administration meetings year-round with full use of AIDS United's offices by your staff when visiting Washington, DC.

Priority Support

Leadership Council agencies will receive priority support on HIV policy matters, with a guaranteed return phone call from AIDS United senior staff within one business day.

Our Members

The AIDS United Public Policy Council consists of more than 55 of the country's leading HIV-focused organizations.

Leadership Council

General Members

Join the Public Policy Council

Annual dues are based on organization type and operating budget. Nonprofit organizations range from $1,100 (under $1M budget) to $11,000 (over $7M budget). Leadership Council membership is $27,500. Government agencies range from $5,500 to $11,000 based on HIV budget.

To join or learn more, contact our policy team at policy@aidsunited.org.