ADSA is a registered NPO and the day-to-day running of the association is primarily made up of annual membership fees. As is standard practice for NPOs, ADSA also relies in part on sponsors to sustain its operations. ADSA remains transparent and confident that the independence of the association is not compromised by financial support received from sponsors, enforcing principles in the relationships with sponsors, such as adherence and commitment to ADSA's vision and mission, positions and policies, scientific accuracy, non-endorsement, and non-influence.