Corporate partnerships with Autism Speaks
Together, we are creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
Partnering to build a more inclusive world
Autism Speaks collaborates with companies to advance research, expand services and supports, and create more inclusive workplaces and communities for autistic people and their families.
- 1 in 31 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism
- More than 6 million autistic adults live in the U.S. today
- Autism is part of the diversity of our communities, workplaces, and families
Together with corporate partners, Autism Speaks drives meaningful progress - from advancing research and improving access to care to expanding employment opportunities and community inclusion.
91 cents of every dollar we receive helps funds programs and services to increase understanding and acceptance, advance ground-breaking research, increase childhood screening and interventions, help young people transition to adulthood, and ensure that our community has access to reliable information and services across the life span.
Ways to partner with Autism Speaks
Companies partner with Autism Speaks in many ways. Our team works with organizations to create opportunities that align with business goals while advancing meaningful impact for the autism community.
Corporate giving
Companies collaborate with Autism Speaks through fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and programmatic support to advance research, services, and advocacy.
Corporate support may include:
- Cause marketing and consumer campaigns
- Point-of-sale donation programs
- Product collaborations and brand partnerships
- Programmatic support for specific initiatives, programs, or areas of impact
- Sponsorship of community fundraising events
Employee engagement
Many companies partner with Autism Speaks to create meaningful opportunities for employees to give back and connect around a shared purpose.
Employee engagement opportunities may include:
- Workplace giving campaigns, payroll deductions and matching gifts
- Volunteer opportunities and service days
- Employee fundraising teams
- Awareness and education initiatives and training (Workplace Inclusion Now, Autism Friendly Designation)
- Involvement through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
These programs strengthen workplace culture while advancing inclusion and community impact.
Why companies partner with Autism Speaks
A mission with broad relevance
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that is part of the diversity of our communities, workplaces, and families. Building a more inclusive world requires collaboration across sectors including business, healthcare, education, and community organizations.
A trusted leader with national reach
For more than two decades, Autism Speaks has been a leading organization advancing research, services, and advocacy that improve quality of life for autistic individuals across the lifespan.
Partnerships that drive measurable impact
Corporate partnerships help fund programs, research initiatives, and services that support autistic people and their families while engaging employees and customers in meaningful ways.
“Through our partnership with Autism Speaks, Bunny Cares offers a thoughtfully designed photo experience so children with sensory sensitivities can enjoy a special moment with Bunny. Seeing families capture these memories year after year is incredibly meaningful to our team.”
- Mary Shoemaker, Director of Marketing at Cherry Hill Programs
Our impact
Your partnership is a vital catalyst for change, translating into meaningful benefits for both your organization and the autism community. Autism Speaks focuses on solutions that improve quality of life for autistic individuals at every stage of life.
Our work includes:
- Advancing research that improves diagnosis, care, and long-term outcomes
- Expanding access to services, information, and support for families and caregivers
- Supporting employment and independence for autistic adults
- Advocating for policies that improve access to care, education, and opportunity
Let’s build a partnership that makes a difference
Autism Speaks works with companies of all sizes to create partnerships that engage employees, inspire customers, and advance meaningful change for autistic people and their families.
Become a partner
Our credibility
Autism Speaks is recognized for transparency, impact, and innovation.
- Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating
- Recognition as a Best Nonprofit Workplace
- Halo Awards and Shorty Impact Awards for purpose-driven campaigns
- Partnerships with leading global research and healthcare organizations
Learn about partnership criteria and BBB guidelines to understand how your organization can join hands with us in making a lasting impact.
Partnership wins
