2026 UNCF “A Mind Is…”® Gala – New York
The 2026 “A Mind Is…” New York Gala will recognize outstanding partners who are helping to advance educational and career opportunities for deserving students. The funds raised will help ensure more students have access to a life-changing college education and the pathways to realize their fullest potential.
Since 1944, UNCF has assisted more than 550,000 young men and women in attaining their college degrees. We are one of the nation’s largest and most effective supporters of higher education and serve as a leading advocate for college-bound students, dedicated to supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and ensuring first-generation college students persist and achieve a college education.
Our 81st anniversary theme, “From Promise to Prosperity: UNCF Lights the Way,” reflects our mission to turn educational commitments into community-wide prosperity. We support students through scholarships and internship programs, strengthen our 37 member colleges and universities, and advocate for an equitable education for all. As economic catalysts, HBCUs don’t just educate—they elevate. They turn promise into generational wealth, boost economies, and prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
Cocktail Reception
Dinner and Program
Ziegfeld Ballroom
141 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
Underwriting Sponsor – $250,000
- Underwriter Sponsor recognition on all event marketing materials
- Opportunity for CEO or senior executive to provide thirty-second to one-minute video or live remarks during program
- Exclusive sponsorship of dinner segment of Gala
- Opportunity to present a co-branded gift item
- Full-screen color ad displayed during the event (Due 2/27)
- Logo included on step-and-repeat banner
- Logo placement on event webpage
- Gobo of logo highlighted at venue
- Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post event
- Company/Company’s Executive listed as a part of the Gala Host Committee
- Reserved seating for up to 40 guests
Platinum Sponsor – $100,000
- Platinum Sponsor recognition on all event marketing materials
- Opportunity for executive to provide thirty-second to one-minute video remarks
- Sponsorship of cocktail reception
- Opportunity to present a co-branded gift item
- Full-screen color ad displayed during the event (Due 2/27)
- Logo included on step-and-repeat banner
- Gobo of logo highlighted at venue
- Logo placement on event webpage
- Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post event
- Company/Company’s Executive listed as a part of the Gala Host Committee
- Reserved seating for up to 40 guests
Gold Sponsor – $50,000
- Gold Sponsor recognition on all event marketing materials
- -Full-screen color ad displayed during the event (Due 2/27)
- -Logo included on step-and-repeat banner
- -Gobo of logo highlighted at venue
- -Logo placement on event webpage
- -Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post event
- -Company/Company’s Executive listed as a part of the Gala Host Committee
- -Reserved seating for up to 20 guests
Silver Sponsor – $25,000
- Silver Sponsor recognition on all event marketing materials
- Full-screen color ad displayed during the event (Due 2/27)
- Logo placement on event webpage
- Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post event
- Reserved seating for up to 10 guests
Bronze Sponsor – $15,000
- Bronze Sponsor recognition on all event marketing materials
- Half-screen color ad displayed during the event (Due 2/27)
- Logo placement on event webpage
- Reserved seating for up to 10 guests
