Founding Partners
Sponsor The Gala of Lights
ILLUMINATE is an annual gathering, and its first partners hold that place forever. Commitments received by September 30, 2026 receive full recognition across the evening and its printed program. The complete benefits matrix is in our sponsorship prospectus.
Presenting Sponsor$20,000The evening bears your name1 VIP Table (8 VIP Seats)View full benefitsHide benefits
Guest Experience
- Gala Tickets · 8 VIP Seats
- Reserved Seating · 1 VIP Table
- Option to Donate Tickets to Childhood Cancer Families
- Complimentary Wine Service · Premium
- Exclusive Diwali Keepsake
Event Recognition
- Recognition as a Founding Partner
- Recognition in the Gala Program
- Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Recognition in the Post-Event Impact Report · Featured
- Sponsor Appreciation Communications
- Foundation Social Media Recognition · Dedicated Posts Before and After the Gala
Brand Visibility
- Logo on Event Invitation · Premier
- Logo on Event Website · Premier
- Logo on Registration Page
- Logo on Main Stage Screens
- Event Signage · Premier
- Sponsor Backdrop · Exclusive
- Gala Program Advertisement · Premium Full Page
Exclusive Benefits
- Exclusive Presenting Recognition
- Event Naming Recognition
- Welcome Remarks from the Stage
Diamond Sponsor$10,000A leadership presence on every screen1 Table (8 Seats)View full benefitsHide benefits
Guest Experience
- Gala Tickets · 8 Seats
- Reserved Seating · 1 Reserved Table
- Option to Donate Tickets to Childhood Cancer Families
- Complimentary Wine Service · Premium
Event Recognition
- Recognition as a Founding Partner
- Recognition in the Gala Program
- Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Recognition in the Post-Event Impact Report · Featured
- Foundation Social Media Recognition · Dedicated Appreciation Post
Brand Visibility
- Logo on Event Invitation · Prominent
- Logo on Event Website · Prominent
- Event Signage · Prominent
- Sponsor Backdrop · Premium
- Gala Program Advertisement · Full Page
Platinum Sponsor$5,000Four seats at the heart of the room4 SeatsView full benefitsHide benefits
Guest Experience
- Gala Tickets · 4 Seats
- Reserved Seating · Reserved Seating
- Option to Donate Tickets to Childhood Cancer Families
- Complimentary Wine Service · Wine
Event Recognition
- Recognition as a Founding Partner
- Recognition in the Gala Program
- Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Recognition in the Post-Event Impact Report
- Foundation Social Media Recognition · Sponsor Recognition
Brand Visibility
- Logo on Event Website · Logo
- Event Signage · Logo
- Gala Program Advertisement · Half Page
Gold Sponsor$2,500A strong presence in the room2 SeatsView full benefitsHide benefits
Guest Experience
- Gala Tickets · 2 Seats
- Reserved Seating · Reserved Seating
Event Recognition
- Recognition as a Founding Partner
- Recognition in the Gala Program
- Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies
- Recognition in the Post-Event Impact Report
- Foundation Social Media Recognition · Sponsor Recognition
Brand Visibility
- Logo on Event Website · Listing
- Event Signage · Listing
- Gala Program Advertisement · Quarter Page
Silver Sponsor$1,000A founding name on the sponsor wallNo Seats includedView full benefitsHide benefits
Event Recognition
- Recognition as a Founding Partner
- Recognition in the Gala Program
- Recognition in the Post-Event Impact Report
Brand Visibility
- Logo on Event Website · Listing
- Event Signage · Listing
- Gala Program Advertisement · Listing
In-Kind and Auction Donors
Live and Silent Auction
Donate an item, experience, or service to our live and silent auctions
Wine and spirits, getaways, art, dining, tickets, one-of-a-kind experiences: every donated package becomes winning bids that fund the mission.
The donation form is a fillable PDF: complete it on screen and return it by reply email to the contact printed on the form.
Compare All LevelsHide Comparison
| Presenting$20,000 | Diamond$10,000 | Platinum$5,000 | Gold$2,500 | Silver$1,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Experience | |||||
| Gala Tickets | 8 VIP Seats | 8 Seats | 4 Seats | 2 Seats | – |
| Reserved Seating | 1 VIP Table | 1 Reserved Table | Reserved Seating | Reserved Seating | – |
| Option to Donate Tickets to Childhood Cancer Families | – | – | |||
| Complimentary Wine Service | Premium | Premium | Wine | – | – |
| Exclusive Diwali Keepsake | – | – | – | – | |
| Event Recognition | |||||
| Recognition as a Founding Partner | |||||
| Recognition in the Gala Program | |||||
| Recognition by the Master of Ceremonies | – | ||||
| Recognition in the Post-Event Impact Report | Featured | Featured | |||
| Sponsor Appreciation Communications | – | – | – | – | |
| Foundation Social Media Recognition | Dedicated Posts Before and After the Gala | Dedicated Appreciation Post | Sponsor Recognition | Sponsor Recognition | – |
| Brand Visibility | |||||
| Logo on Event Invitation | Premier | Prominent | – | – | – |
| Logo on Event Website | Premier | Prominent | Logo | Listing | Listing |
| Logo on Registration Page | – | – | – | – | |
| Logo on Main Stage Screens | – | – | – | – | |
| Event Signage | Premier | Prominent | Logo | Listing | Listing |
| Sponsor Backdrop | Exclusive | Premium | – | – | – |
| Gala Program Advertisement | Premium Full Page | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page | Listing |
| Exclusive Benefits | |||||
| Exclusive Presenting Recognition | – | – | – | – | |
| Event Naming Recognition | – | – | – | – | |
| Welcome Remarks from the Stage | – | – | – | – | |
Become a partner
Tell us a little about you and the level you have in mind. We will reach out personally to talk through your benefits, collect your logo, and arrange payment however suits your team best (card, check, Zelle, or ACH). No payment is collected here.