2023 UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball – Philadelphia
The 11th 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.
Presented by UNCF Philadelphia.
Marvel Studios’ The Black Panther, presented by The Philadelphia Orchestra
Young Professionals Mixer
Masked Ball Reception
Program
UNCF Sunday, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church
UNCF HBCU College Fair
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1200 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
MARQUIS SPONSOR (PRESENTING) – $50,000
Can assist 12 Students pay full tuition for a semester
- Reserved Premium table for 20 guests
- Invitations for 10 guests to attend Pre-Ball VIP Reception
- Pre-Reception VIP Photo-op with Mayor and Students
- Opportunity to produce a one-minute pre-recorded message from your CEO to be aired during program
- Premier promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Marquis Sponsor on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Promotional acknowledgement in pre-, during and post- gala social media event activities and UNCF Philadelphia website
- Recognition as Marquis Sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital and spoken program and in UNCF Annual Report
- Two Full-page ads in digital program
MAYOR’S IMPERIAL COURT – $35,000
Can assist 10 Students pay for room and board for one semester
- Reserved Premium table for 16
- Invitations for 8 guests to attend Pre-Ball VIP Reception
- Pre-Reception VIP Photo-op with Mayor and Students
- Opportunity to produce a 30-second pre-recorded message from your CEO to be aired during program
- Premier promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Mayor’s Royal Court Sponsor on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Promotional acknowledgement in pre-, during and post- gala social media event activities
- Recognition as Mayor’s Imperial Court Sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital and spoken program and in UNCF Annual Report
- Full-page ad in digital program
MAYOR’S ROYAL COURT – $25,000
Can assist 12 Students purchase books for one year
- Reserved Premium table for 12
- Invitations for 6 guests to attend Pre-Ball VIP Reception
- Premier promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Mayor’s Royal Court Sponsor on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Promotional acknowledgement in pre-, during and post- gala social media event activities
- Recognition as Mayor’s Royal Court Sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital and spoken program
- Full-page ad in digital program
MASKED COURT – $15,000
Can assist 15 Students with internet and technology needs for one semester
- Reserved table for 10
- Invitations for 4 guests to attend Pre-Ball VIP Reception
- Promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Masked Court on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Recognition as Masked Court Sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital and spoken program
- Full-page ad in digital program
HIS HONOR’S COURT – $10,000
Can assist 40 Students toiletries and specialty items for one year
- Reserved table for 8
- Invitations for 2 guests to attend Pre-Ball VIP Reception
- Promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a His Honor’s Court on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Half-page ad in digital program
REGAL COURT – $6,000
Can assist 20 students with transportation needs for one semester
- Six (6) Tickets at same table
- Promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a His Honor’s Court on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Quarter-page ad in digital program
TABLE SPONSOR – $2,500
- For select non-profit supporters
- Listing as Table Sponsor on digital program
GENERAL SPONSOR – $1,000
- Four (4) Tickets at same table (if available)
- Listing as a General Sponsor on digital program
VALUED SUPPORTERS – $250
- One (1) Ticket and Special recognition gift
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MIXER: $60
Celebrating the AYLA (Advancing Young Leadership Award) Recipient
- Admission for one
- Complimentary drinks and small bites
- Bowling and Arcade Included
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PLUS $90
This ticket can only be purchased if a ticket to Young Professionals Mixer has been purchased
- pricing for Young Professionals (45 and Under)
- to both the Young Professionals Mixer and the UNCF Philadelphia 2023 Mayor’s Masked Ball
Kathleen Albanese – Independence Health Group
Dr. Brenda Allen – Lincoln (PA) University
Devon Allen – DMA Consulting Services
Bridgett Battles – Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Health
K. Tracy Bell – Proper Education And Cooperative Economics (PEACE)
Mariska K. Bogle – Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc.
Keeya Branson-Davis – PECO
Christina Burton – Penn Engineering
Paige L. Carlson – Heim-TD Bank
Christa Cobb – Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Charlene Collins – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc./Omega Omega Chapter
Ron Davis – Parx Casino and Racing
Johanna Daye – The Real Estate Link, Inc.
Gregory DeShields – Tourism Diversity Matters
Yvonne Drayton – Tourism Diversity Matters
David Gould – Philadelphia 76ers
Rachel Ferguson – Visit Philly
Ric Harris – NBC10/Telemundo62
Valerie Harrison – Temple University
Anika Hawkins (Niki) – WPVI-TV, 6ABC
Sheila Hess – City of Philadelphia/City Representative
Kenny Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies
Brenda Johnson Best – The 1926 Foundation
Sherilynn Kimble – The Links, Incorporated
Tayna Longino – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc./Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter
Michael Newmuis – Visit Philly
Charmaine Roundtree – Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
Jasmine Sessoms – Hilco Global
Richard Snow – WSFS Bank
Salima Suswell – Evolve Solutions
Ashley Walker – Penn Engineering
Aaron A. Walton – Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Reginald W. Wilkes – Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Kathryn Ziegler – Johnson C. Smith National Alumni Association
Parade of Mask Categories (1 winner per category):
- Best Mask
- Best Couples Mask
- Most Unique Mask
Parade of Mask Instructions
- Complete this sign-up sheet
- Purchase and/or locate your mask you plan to enter into the competition
- Upon arrival at the Ball, check in at registration and then check in at the Parade of Mask registration table
- At the Parade of Mask table you will be given a competition number for judging
- 10 minutes before the ballroom doors open all competitors will be called to the 4th floor to lineup behind the marching band for your grand entrance
- You will follow behind the marching band and then enter on the dance floor where your mask will be judged
- Parade of Mask winners will be annouced at the beginning of the program
- You will be asked to stand to be recognized
- You will receive your prize at the auction desk
