Partnership Application
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
We are a 501c3 nonprofit entity that specializes in medical mission trip operations and administration.
The primary focus of our program is building partnerships with clinicians that are passionate about developing sustainable spine care programs in medically under-resourced communities around the world.
Our full-time staff specializes in medical mission trip operations and provides a point of continuity for our partners that allows for more efficient use of time and resources. Our ultimate goal is to increase patient impact and the quality of care that we can provide in a charitable mission trip setting.
We look for partners who can provide experienced clinical direction and are in need of an operational partner to help develop the mission trip into a sustainable spine care program.
The clinical partner (surgeon/medical facility/medical nonprofit) is responsible for patient care and medical decision making, while our team supports resource logistics, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and mission administration, as needed.
We understand that not all groups may need or want full hands-on support from us throughout. We tailor our support based on the needs of each group and mission program site.
Before applying, we recommend setting-up an introductory call with us: [email protected]
NSF Provides:
- A sliding scale of tailored support medical mission trip options from long-term partnerships to one-time grants
- Medical mission trip logistics and administration support
- Medical mission trip funding (i.e., patient care, OR supplies, transportation, volunteer travel scholarships)
- Spinal hardware, technology, and clinical services (neuromonitoring and product support)
- A network of passionate clinical and non-clinical volunteers
- Fundraising support and resources
Medical Mission Partner Provides:
We look for partners who can provide clinical direction and are in need of an operational partner to help develop the mission trip into a sustainable spine program.
- Patient care and surgical planning
- Relationship with in-country surgeon/facility
- OR safety and protocols
If you are interested in leaning more, please email [email protected]
I knew something was seriously wrong with my back, but couldn’t afford the MRI to diagnose me. I can’t begin to thank the team who gave me back the ability to work and play ball with my 5-year-old son.
— Jorge, Honduras
Surgery provided by the NSF Medical Mission Program
FAQ’s
Yes! The NuVasive Spine Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation (Tax ID 26-4835245). Donations and contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Yes, we give a select number of grants. However, our primary focus is our medical mission partnerships, and we prioritize our resources to support those efforts.
A grant is for groups who need a one-time funding contribution for a single mission trip. These groups may not request hardware and/or operational support. A partnership, allows us to collaborate and tailor the support (hardware, funding, neuromonitoring, operations etc.) we contribute to improve the level of care we can provide in a charitable setting. A partnership also ensures that we are utilizing our resources efficiently so that we can help more patients around the world. A partnership is entered into with a long-term growth commitment in mind and we look for partners who value sustainability.
We provide tailored operational support and resources to our partners in order to provide comprehensive care to patients around the world. Our volunteer teams provide direct patient care to hundreds of adults and children each year, while working towards the long-term goal of developing sustainable spine treatment and care at each location.
We believe in collaboration and working together to achieve our greater goal. Our objective is to unburden our clinical partners from the tedious logistics of planning for a medical mission and let them focus on providing life-changing care for patients.
The NuVasive Spine Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation (Tax ID 26-4835245).
Following the acquisition of NuVasive by Globus Medical in 2023, we are thrilled to have the support of a leader in the musculoskeletal procedural space.
While we operate independently as a charitable organization, Globus Medical generously donates both Globus Medical and NuVasive products, funding, intraoperative neuromonitoring and product support services to help advance our medical mission program and help patients in need.
The first step to partnership is to setup an introductory meeting with our team: [email protected]
Program partners are explored and considered for approval 6-12 months prior to the first mission trip to a new location. Potential program partners are evaluated using a matrix of factors, including, but not limited to: patient impact, partner experience, clinical credentials, long-term growth potential, cost (monetary and hardware), timing, customs/shipping logistics and legal/compliance/regulatory.
Partnership applications are reviewed by our Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. We are looking for program partners who can provide strong clinical direction and are in need of an operational partner to help develop the mission trip into a sustainable spine program.
As a private operating foundation, we are funded by Globus Medical and donation from our supporters. We hold fundraising events throughout the year to fund our medical mission program and operations. Globus Medical provides both financial and in-kind donation of products and services to keep our operational costs low and ensure our donor dollars are being use to help patients in need.
Program partners are explored and considered for approval 6-12 months prior to the first mission trip to a new location. Potential program partners are evaluated using a matrix of factors, including, but not limited to: patient impact, partner experience, clinical credentials, long-term growth potential, cost (monetary and hardware), timing, customs/shipping logistics and legal/compliance/regulatory.
Partnership applications are reviewed by our Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. We are looking for program partners who can provide strong clinical direction and are in need of an operational partner to help develop the mission trip into a sustainable spine program.