Events

New date: March 5, 2021!

Join UNCF at the 15th annual Black History Month Luncheon as they help Tampa-area students reach their educational goals. Thanks to the residents and friends of Hillsborough County, the 2019 event raised more than $60,000 for local students. Join us and help us do even better in 2021.

The event’s keynote speaker is Justice Peggy Quince.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Presented by UNCF Orlando.

Downloadable Resources for our Guests

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Luncheon Program

Today’s Speakers

For more than 76 years, UNCF has provided financial support to ensure that our students can succeed and that UNCF-member institutions continue to keep moving forward toward the pursuit of educational excellence.

Join us for 2021 Northeast Florida Leadership Breakfast benefiting UNCF and learn about how UNCF is working to fulfill its mission.

Presented by UNCF Orlando.

College is more important than ever, but it is also more expensive. Many young people graduate with mountains of student loan debt, while others are priced out of the education they deserve. You can help these students by supporting the 20th annual Leader’s Scholarship Luncheon.

Featuring our keynote speaker, the Honorable Jeb Bush, former Governor, State of Florida and UNCF Campaign Chairman.

Also, enjoy presentations and remarks from:

• John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery and champion for education
• Jaffus Hardrick, President, Florida Memorial University
• Dr. Rosalind Osgood, School Board Chair, Broward County Public Schools
• Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., Executive VP-Chief Development Officer, UNCF

Event presented by UNCF Fort Lauderdale.

The annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and a major social event, focusing on raising public awareness and large corporate and individual donations to support deserving students through UNCF. Hosted by UNCF Birmingham and a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in Better Futures^® for us all by getting students to and through college.

UNCF  and Hampton Roads Virginia Mayors will host the 4th annual Hampton Roads Mayors’ Masked Ball as a virtual extravaganza on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

The evening will feature a Masked Award presentation, digital photo booth, silent auction, paddle raise, national entertainment and an HBCU charge.

The UNCF Mayors’ Masked Ball is one of the organization’s signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it involves celebrities, dignitaries and more than 500 business, civic and education leaders, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.

Last year’s UNCF Mayors’ Masked Ball generated a record $250 thousand helping to get students to and through school.

This event is presented by UNCF Richmond.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. The virtual sponsor package benefits include the opportunity to host an exclusive “Watch Party”, virtual event admission, a digital photo booth along with recognition at the event, related advertising and promotional materials and more!

The UNCF Charlotte 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.

This year’s event will be virtual!

Traditionally, the celebration and fundraiser is held in-person; however, for 2021 we are upgrading the experience and brand awareness for corporate supporters by making it a national event with a local flair.

Hosted by UNCF Charlotte and a diverse group of corporate sponsors across the U.S. and local businesses, it involves a national segment with major celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, alumni, and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in better futures for us all by getting students to and through college.

This must-attend event is full of fun, fashion, glitz and glamour that 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.

Virtual Event Featuring:

• Masked Award Presentation
• Fund the Mission Appeal
• Featuring Celebrity Guests and Performances by Kenny Lattimore and Samuel L. Jackson

The ninth annual Philadelphia UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is one of the organization’s signature fundraising events and one of greater Philadelphia’s premier annual social occasions. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.

This year’s event will be virtual!

Presented by UNCF Philadelphia.

The 2021 Dallas UNCF Virtual 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 .

Hosted by Dallas’ very own Mayor Eric Johnson, civic leaders, corporate sponsors, public officials, alumni and others who support

UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.

Presented by UNCF Dallas.

The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is one of New Orleans’ signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.

This year’s event will be virtual!

Hosted by The Honorable LaToya Cantrell, Mayor

Presented by UNCF New Orleans.

PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL PARADE OF MASKS! 

The 3rd annual Upstate South Carolina UNCF Mayors’ 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 HBCUs. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors, local businesses and professional organizations, the Upstate South Carolina UNCF Mayors’ Masked Ball is an evening of celebration attended by civic leaders, alumni, dignitaries, volunteers and friends of UNCF.

This year’s event will be virtual.

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 by helping them move to and through college.

Presented by UNCF Atlanta regional office.

The annual Columbus UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and a major social event, focusing on raising public awareness and large corporate and individual donations to support deserving students through UNCF. Hosted by the mayor and a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in better futures for us all by getting students to and through college.

This year’s event will be virtual.

Individual tickets are available for $100.

Presented by UNCF Atlanta.

The 2021 Milwaukee UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is one of Milwaukee’s premier fundraising and social events of the year. Hosted by the Honorable Mayor Tom Barrett, this fundraising gala will be supported by corporations, celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials and alumni. By supporting this event and investing in Better Futures for students, you are doing more than just opening doors to education—you are helping provide the support students need to stay in college, earn a degree and prepare for success in the 21st century workplace.

Presented by UNCF Chicago.

The sixth annual Florence/Pee Dee SC Area UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising affair focused on raising public awareness and large corporate and individual donations to support deserving students through UNCF. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, it involves dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in better futures for us all by getting students to and through college.

Presented by UNCF Atlanta.

Join UNCF Orlando at their 7th annual Seminole County Leadership Breakfast.

This year’s event will be virtual.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Downloadable Resources for our Guests

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Join Pensacola’s leaders at the 7th annual UNCF Pensacola Chairman’s Luncheon. Net proceeds from this fundraising event will support UNCF’s education mission and help break the financial barriers that prevent so many talented students from earning a college degree.

This year’s event is virtual.

Presented by UNCF Orlando.

UNCF Indianapolis‘ virtual UNCF Family Fun Night is here to ensure UNCF’s mission continues to be supported while we are in this time of change.

Although social distancing means we can’t host our traditional Bowl-A-Thon this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time!

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste,”^® so let’s enjoy an evening with networking, fun, prizes and most importantly, reach our fundraising goals to support deserving college students. Our goal for this year is to raise $30,000 and have 40 teams to help further our students’ dreams to attend one of UNCF’s 37 member colleges and universities!

The UNCF Family Fun Night is a broad-based community fund raising event in which you can recruit individuals, family members, friends and co-workers to participate to raise the much-needed funds to support our UNCF students. The only competition is for the prizes, which go to a team and/or individual based upon the amount of funds raised.

Form a team, join a team, or go solo, but be a part of our great event!