Events

UNCF’s Women of Faith for Education Afternoon Tea is one of the most anticipated events of the year. We honor “spirit-filled” women from the Philadelphia region who have contributed to the cause of education for our young people—the leaders of the past, present and future. You will be joining an illustrious group, while supporting a worthy cause, by participating in our afternoon tea at one of the premier sponsorship levels.

Please take a few minutes to review the sponsorship opportunities included in this package. UNCF, our member colleges and universities, and the young people we serve need your support now more than ever.

Presented by UNCF Philadelphia.

UNCF Orlando seeks your partnership support for the 2022 Orlando Mayor’s Black History Month Celebration benefiting UNCF.

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. Our request is in line with your company’s commitment to increasing educational opportunities for minority students in our community and increasing the educated workforce pipeline in our nation. UNCF-member colleges graduate more African American students than other private colleges or public universities, and their low tuition rates are 26% less than those charged by other private colleges.

Because college graduates earn higher incomes than non-graduates, your partnership will be an investment in the future teachers, business leaders, engineers, physicians, and other professionals who will graduate from UNCF-member colleges to become productive participants in their communities and in the nation’s economy.

Presented by UNCF Orlando.

UNCF Columbus is proud to announce that Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther will host its tenth annual UNCF Columbus Mayor’s Luncheon. This virtual luncheon will bring together Columbus area business, civic and education leaders to support UNCF’s work to create a college-ready culture that provides students with the support they need to get to and through college.

UNCF seeks to increase educational opportunities for minority students in our community and increase the educated workforce pipeline in our nation. Each year UNCF provides scholarships to students.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, seating is limited with this hybrid event. Tickets will be sold as first come, first serve.

As we continue to maneuver through this unprecedented time in the world, UNCF has had to reimagine all fundraising events. Historically, we would come together on a cold snowy winter day in January to celebrate.

This year, on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., the UNCF Detroit office and the Detroit Inter-Alumni Council (DIAC) will present a “Sip & Share the Dream” Virtual Tea and Viewing Party to commemorate one of our most famous alumni, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Morehouse College 1948), celebrate the rich history of UNCF and highlight some of our key alumni and community stakeholders.

Vote for a hat, help a student!

Join in the fun with a friendly Hat Competition leading up to our Sip & Share the Dream – A Virtual Tea and Viewing Party.  Cast your vote from the five representatives of the Divine Nine by selecting which hat you think is the Most Whimsical, the Most Original and overall Baddest entry. Vote by January 31. See more details below at “On The Yard Hat Competition Voting.”

Presented by UNCF Detroit.

Join UNCF at the 16th 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 2022.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Presented by UNCF Orlando.

UNCF Cleveland is proud to announce that Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb will host its first UNCF Cleveland Mayor’s Luncheon. This virtual luncheon will bring together Cleveland area business, civic and education leaders to support UNCF’s work to create a college-ready culture that provides students with the support they need to get to and through college.

UNCF seeks to increase educational opportunities for minority students in our community and increase the educated workforce pipeline in our nation. Each year UNCF provides scholarships to students.

UNCF seeks your partnership support for the 3rd annual celebration of the Legacy of Leadership Luncheon benefiting UNCF. 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. Our request is in line with your company’s commitment to increasing educational opportunities for minority students in our community and increasing the educated workforce pipeline in our nation. UNCF-member colleges graduate more African American students than other private colleges or public universities, and their low tuition rates are 26 percent less than those charged by other private colleges. Because college graduates earn higher incomes than non-graduates, your partnership will be an investment in the future teachers, business leaders, engineers, physicians, and other professionals who will graduate from UNCF-member colleges to become productive participants in their communities and in the nation’s economy.

We welcome you back! Join us for this year’s in-person event as we mark the 78th year of the annual UNCF National “A Mind Is…”® Gala! This exclusive fundraising and social event focuses 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 generous national and local corporate sponsors, professional organizations and individual supporters, the National AMI Gala is an evening of celebration attended by national celebrities, civic leaders, alumni, dignitaries, volunteers and friends of UNCF.

Don’t miss this evening of fun 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.

For the safety of our guests, UNCF will monitor and adhere to recommended CDC, DC and hotel guidelines. In addition, for entry, we will ask attendees to show a government-issued ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative/undetected lab-based COVID-19 test taken within 3 days (72 hours) before the event. We will also require that masks be worn at all times, with the exception of eating or drinking (maximum seating capacity is 8 persons per table).

We’re Live Again!

The seventh 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.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Sponsor Reception
• 7:00-9:00 p.m.: Dinner and Program
• 9:00-11:00 p.m.:  Live Entertainment

Presented by UNCF Atlanta.