2025 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball – Jacksonville, FL
The 4th Jacksonville UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and major social event focusing on raising awareness of the need and benefits of a college education, the students UNCF serves and the contributions of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including Jacksonville’s very own Edward Waters University—Florida’s first HBCU and first independent institution of higher education.
Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors, local businesses and professional organizations, the Jacksonville UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, is an evening of celebration attended by civic leaders, alumni, dignitaries, volunteers and friends of UNCF and EWU. This must-attend event is full of fun, fashion, glitz and glamour, and supports UNCF’s mission of investing in Better Futures® for the young men and women we serve and by helping them move to and through college.
Arthur Adams is Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, responsible for leading the company’s entire Merchandise business portfolio, which includes Agriculture and Food, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Paper and Forest, Metals, and Minerals markets. Adams also oversees CSX’s Business Development team.
Since joining CSX in 2007 with experience in the retail and healthcare sectors, Adams has helped strengthen the company’s market position and customer relationships. He has served in CSX’s Sales and Marketing organization in various positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to being named to his current role in January 2022, he was Senior Vice President of Sales, responsible for leading the company’s Merchandise sales teams as well as Customer Solutions and TRANSFLO. He also served previously as Head of Marketing Services, where he led the transformation of customer service operations and e-solutions enhancements.
Adams holds a master’s degree in intermodal transportation management from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Jacksonville University.
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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Presenting Sponsor – $100,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
- One reserved table for sixteen (16) guests in the Mayor’s Royal Court
- Opportunity to bring greetings to participants
- Option for two (2) representatives to participate in the Procession of Investors, Celebrities and Dividends
- Sixteen (16) tickets to the VIP Masked Reception
- Prominent brand placement in pre-function area
- Brand recognition on UNCF website and all print, electronic and social media
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a co-chair on event host committee
- Pre-reception red carpet photo opportunity with the mayor and UNCF leadership
- Event souvenir photos
- Full-screen sponsor loop ad
Marquis Sponsor – $50,000 (NON-EXCLUSIVE)
- One reserved table for fourteen (14) guests in the Mayor’s Royal Court
- Option for two (2) representatives to participate in the Procession of Investors, Celebrities and Dividends
- Fourteen (14) tickets to the VIP Masked Reception
- Prominent brand placement in pre-function area
- Brand recognition on UNCF website and all print, electronic and social media
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a co-chair on event host committee
- Pre-reception red carpet photo opportunity with the mayor and UNCF leadership
- Event souvenir photos
- Full-screen sponsor loop ad
Mayor’s Royal Court Sponsor – $25,000
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests in the Mayor’s Royal Court
- Option for one (1) representative to participate in the Procession of Investors, Celebrities and Dividends
- Ten (10) tickets to the VIP Masked Reception
- Prominent brand placement in pre-function area
- Brand recognition in select print and electronic media
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a co-chair on event host committee
- Pre-reception red carpet photo opportunity with the mayor and UNCF leadership
- Full-screen sponsor loop ad
Mayor’s Masked Court Sponsor – $10,000
- One reserved table for ten (10) guests in the main ballroom
- Option for one (1) representative to participate in the Procession of Investors, Celebrities and Dividends
- Five (5) Tickets to the VIP Masked Reception
- Brand placement in pre-function area
- Brand recognition in select print and electronic media
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a vice chair on event host committee
- Pre-reception red carpet photo opportunity with the mayor and UNCF leadership
- Event souvenir photos
- Logo displayed on a shared screen as part of sponsor video presentation
The Mayor’s Court Sponsor – $5,000
- Reserved table for ten (10) guests in the main ballroom
- Two (2) tickets to the VIP Masked Reception
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a vice chair on event host committee
- Company name listed as part of sponsor video presentation
Scholar’s Ticket (INDIVIDUAL) – $500
- One reserved seat
