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11th Annual UNCF Mayor’s MASKED Ball – Charlotte

The UNCF Charlotte Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and major social event, focusing on raising public awareness and large donations to support deserving students across North Carolina.

This highly anticipated event brings together individuals, small businesses, corporate sponsors, celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, and alumni who support UNCF’s mission of investing in better futures for us all by getting students to and through college.

UNCF has been dedicated to creating opportunities for deserving students for 80 years. Through various programs and initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap between financial barriers and educational aspirations.

10th Anniversary UNCF Charlotte Mayor's Masked Ball Featuring 2024 Honorees: Fantasia, DJ D-Nice, David & Nicole Tepper, and Fred Whitfield
5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Masked Reception

7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Dinner/Awards Program

9:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.

Masked Ball Celebration

Exterior of charlotte convention center

Charlotte Convention Center

Crown Ballroom
501 S. College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Presenting Sponsor – $150,000

  • 20 reserved seats for guests
  • Program named in honor of your company (Presented By)
  • Access to Private VIP sponsor reception
  • Participation of designated company representative in the “Parade of Dignitaries”
  • Pre-event and post-event photo opportunities with the Mayor
  • One :60 PSA shown during the event
  • Brand recognition in print and electronic media and marketing materials
  • Prominent brand placement in American and International Ad Council PSA (Public Service Announcement)
  • Premier brand logo placement on media screens throughout the event
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor welcome signage
  • Full-screen ad on sponsor recognition video
  • Special gift for guests seated at sponsor table
  • Logo linked on event website
  • Access to ad space for a promotional item in the program
  • Live media acknowledgment during pre-event, post-event, and the main event
  • Digital signage, prominently displayed throughout the event, including screens and banners
  • Company logo displayed on shared screens as well as on stage entrance and exit

Chairman’s Sponsor – $100,000

  • 16 reserved seats for guests
  • Access to Private VIP sponsor reception
  • Podium participation of designated company representative in the “Parade of Dignitaries”
  • Pre-event and post-event photo opportunities with the Mayor
  • Brand recognition in print and electronic media and marketing materials
  • Prominent brand placement in American and International Ad Council PSA
  • Premier brand logo placement on media screens throughout the event
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor welcome signage
  • Logo linked on event website
  • Access to ad space for a promotional item in the program
  • Live media acknowledgment during pre-event, post-event, and the main event
  • Digital signage throughout the event

Marquis Sponsor – $50,000

  • 10 reserved seats for guests
  • Program named in honor of your company
  • Access to Private VIP sponsor reception
  • Brand recognition in print and electronic media and marketing materials
  • Prominent brand placement in American and International Ad Council PSA
  • Brand logo placement on media screens throughout the event
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor welcome signage
  • Special gift for guests seated at sponsor table
  • Logo linked on event website
  • Access to ad space for a promotional item in the program
  • Live media acknowledgment during the event
  • Digital signage throughout the event

Mayor’s Royal Court Sponsor – $25,000

  • 10 reserved seats for guests
  • Access to Private VIP sponsor reception
  • Brand recognition in print and electronic media and marketing materials
  • Brand logo placement on media screens throughout the event
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor welcome signage
  • Digital signage throughout the event

Mayor’s Masked Court Sponsor – $12,500

  • 10 reserved seats for guests
  • Access to Private VIP sponsor reception
  • Brand recognition in print and electronic media and marketing materials
  • Brand logo placement on media screens throughout the event
  • Live media acknowledgment during the event
  • Digital signage throughout the event

Mayor’s Court Sponsor – $5,500

  • 10 reserved seats for guests
  • Brand recognition in print and electronic media and marketing materials
  • Brand logo placement on media screens throughout the event
  • Special gift for guests seated at sponsor table
  • Live media acknowledgment during the event

Please email kayla.nichols@UNCF.org for more information.