UNCF Masked Ball
Event

2026 UNCF 10th Anniversary Masked Ball – Twin Cities

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel 2611 Nordic Way
Eagan, MN 55121 United States

Event contact:

Laverne McCartney Knighton
laverne.mccartneyknighton@uncf.org

Gina Villarreal
612 338 5704
Gina.Villarreal@UNCF.org

Get ready for the premier fundraising gala and social event of the year! Join us for an unforgettable night of glamour, impact, and celebration at the UNCF Masked Ball Twin Cities — 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Party with a purpose on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the stunning Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. Mingle with top Twin Cities corporations, civic leaders, and changemakers as we unite to advance UNCF’s mission of empowering the next generation through education.

🎭 Ten Years. One Legacy. Endless Impact. Celebrate a decade of excellence, honor, and opportunity — all in one extraordinary evening

Put on your best mardi gras festive formal, wear your mask and be enchanted by a live New Orleans brass band, student testimonials, a live auction of memorable experiences, raffle for exciting prizes and a paddle raise of 7 levels in 7 minutes! End the night with dancing evening that will feature a live New Orleans style band

Co-Chair
Latoya Burrell
LaToya Burrell General Counsel, Zinpro Corporation
Co-Chair
Olivia Jefferson
Olivia Jefferson Vice President Social Impact, Best Buy
Host Committee
Lamar Anderson
Lamar Anderson SVP General Manager, Andersen Windows
Host Committee
Kelly Baker
Kelly Baker EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Thrivent
Host Committee
Stacy Bogart
Stacy Bogart SVP, CLO and President, Winnebago Industries Foundation
Host Committee
James C Burroughs
James Burroughs SVP, Government and Community Relations, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, Children's Minnesota
Host Committee
Greg Cunningham
Greg Cunningham Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, U.S. Bank
Host Committee
Michael Dominowski Head of Sustainability, Securian Financial
Host Committee
Kathie Eiland-Madison SVP, Chief Impact Officer, Delta Dental
Host Committee
Bonita Lucky
Bonita Lucky VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, C.H. Robinson
6:00 p.m.

Reception

7:00 p.m.

Seated Dinner, Program and Live Auction

9:00 p.m.

After Party

Exterior shot of Omni Viking Lakes Hotel

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel

2611 Nordic Way
Eagan, MN 55121

Corporations and community groups are invited to support the fundraising event with the purchase of sponsorships ranging from $50,000 to $10,000.

Sponsor package benefits include reserved tables for your guests, recognition at the event and in related advertising and promotional materials. Individual contributions are greatly appreciated.

Sponsorships Are Now Being Accepted. Information and sponsorship opportunities contact:

Laverne McCartney Knighton
eventstc@uncf.org
612-338-5742

Full Sponsorship Package