2025 UNCF “A Mind Is…”® Gala – Chicago
The annual UNCF Chicago “A Mind Is…”® Gala is one of the city’s signature fundraising and premier social events of the year. Supported by a committed philanthropic community of corporate sponsors, other organizations, and individuals, the Gala brings together Chicago’s civic leaders, dignitaries, volunteers, public officials, alumni, students and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in Better Futures through our students. Their dedication ensures students get “to and through” college. Join UNCF Chicago at the 2025 “A Mind Is…”® Gala.
PRESENTING SPONSOR – $150,000
- Company CEO or designee listed as presenting sponsor on event collateral and press materials
- Full-page premium advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Presenting sponsor provides remarks during program
- Two premium tables (12 guests at each table)
- Company logo on all Gala materials
- Company logo presentation during the Gala
- CEO and company acknowledgment during dinner program
- Event photo opportunities with UNCF president and CEO and honorees
- Company logo on UNCF website – Chicago special events page
- Option to host a UNCF scholar at your table
- 1:00 company highlight welcome video during program
- :30 Reception welcome video
- Scheduled company photo with notables
LEGACY SPONSOR – $100,000
- Company featured as an “A Mind Is…”® legacy sponsor on event collaterals and press materials
- Full-page premium advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Two premium tables (12 guests at each table)
- Company logo presentation during the Gala
- Company acknowledgement during dinner program
- Company logo on UNCF Chicago’s “A Mind Is…”® Gala website
- Option to host a UNCF scholar at your table
- :30 VIP reception welcome video
- Scheduled company photo with select guests at photo booth experience
CHANCELLOR SPONSOR – $50,000
- Company featured as an “A Mind Is…”® chancellor sponsor on event collaterals and press materials
- Full-page premium advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- One premium table (12 guests)
- Company logo presentation during the Gala
- Company acknowledgement during dinner program
- Company logo on UNCF Chicago’s “A Mind Is…”® Gala website
- Option to host a UNCF scholar at your table
- :30 VIP reception welcome video
- Scheduled company photo with select guests at photo booth experience
PRESIDENT SPONSOR – $25,000
- Company featured as an “A Mind Is…”® Gala president sponsor on event collaterals and press materials
- Full-page premium advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- One reserved table (10 guests)
- Company logo presentation during the Gala
- Company listed on UNCF Chicago’s “A Mind Is…”® Gala website
- Option to host a UNCF scholar at your table
- :30 VIP reception welcome video
TRUSTEE SPONSOR – $15,000
- One reserved table (10 guests)
- Half-page advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Company logo featured on all event collaterals
PROFESSOR SPONSOR – $10,000
- One reserved table (10 guests)
- Quarter-page advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Company logo featured on all event collaterals
PROFESSOR SPONSOR – $10,000
- Half reserved table (5 guests)
- Quarter-page advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Company logo featured on all event collaterals
DEAN SPONSOR – $5,000
- Half reserved table (5 guests)
- Half-page advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Quarter-page advertisement in “A Mind Is…”® Gala souvenir program book
- Company logo featured on all event collaterals
