2025 National “A Mind Is…” Gala – Washington, DC
Join us for the 81st 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 historical 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.
The Westin Washington, DC Hotel
999 9th St., NW
Washington, DC 20001
President’s Circle- $100,000 (Tax deductible amount: $95,000)
- Dinner seating for up to 20 guests (two tables)
- Opportunity to produce a one-minute video message from your CEO to be aired during the program
- Premier promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a President’s Circle sponsor on UNCF.org
- Prominent corporate recognition/acknowledgement throughout gala program
- Promotional acknowledgement in pre-, during and post- gala social media event activities
- Recognition as a President’s Circle sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital, print and spoken program
- Full-page ad in print and digital/virtual souvenir program
Legacy Circle – $75,000 (Tax deductible amount: $72,500)
- Dinner seating for up to 10 guests (one table)
- Opportunity to produce a one-minute corporate video to be aired during the program
- Prominent promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Legacy Circle sponsor on UNCF.org
- Corporate recognition/acknowledgement throughout gala program
- Promotional acknowledgement in pre-, during and post- gala social media event activities
- Recognition as a Legacy Circle sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital, print and spoken program
- Half-page ad in print and digital/virtual souvenir program
Visionary Circle – $50,000 (Tax deductible amount: $47,500)
- Dinner seating for up to 10 guests (one table)
- Promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Visionary Circle sponsor on UNCF.org
- Corporate acknowledgement throughout gala program
- Recognition as a Visionary Circle sponsor on spoken program
- Quarter-page ad in print and digital/virtual souvenir program
Patron Circle – $25,000 (Tax deductible amount: $22,500)
- Dinner seating for up to 10 guests
- Recognition as a Patron Circle sponsor on UNCF.org
- Recognition as a Patron Circle sponsor on spoken program
- Listing as a Patron Circle sponsor in print and digital/ virtual souvenir program
Sustainer Circle – $15,000 (Tax deductible amount: $12,500)
- Dinner seating for up to 10 guests
- Recognition as a Sustainer Circle sponsor on UNCF.org
- Listing as a Sustainer Circle sponsor in print and digital/virtual souvenir program
Individual Ticket – $1,500 (Tax deductible amount: $1,250)
- Reception / Gala registration for 1 person