2026 UNCF Baltimore Masked Ball
Investing in Baltimore, Building Our Future
Join us for the 2026 UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball, an extraordinary evening bringing together Baltimore’s corporate, civic, education and community leaders in support of students and historically Black colleges and universities.
This year’s Ball celebrates the people and partnerships helping move Baltimore forward while raising critical support for UNCF’s mission to help students access higher education, persist through college and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
Experience an elegant evening of purpose, celebration and impact featuring dining, live entertainment, dancing and philanthropy—all while investing in Baltimore’s next generation.
Attire: Black Tie | Masks are optional
Janet S. Currie serves as President of Bank of America Greater Maryland, where she connects the company’s banking and investment resources with individuals, businesses and communities across the region. She also leads efforts to advance economic mobility and strengthen communities throughout Greater Maryland. Currie has more than 30 years of financial-services experience and is an active civic leader, serving in leadership roles with several regional organizations.
Terri Lee Freeman is President of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. Since joining the Museum in 2020, she has helped lead a period of significant growth, expanding community engagement, strategic partnerships, public programming and the Museum’s role in preserving and celebrating Maryland’s African American history and culture.
Reception
Arrive, connect and enjoy the opening reception as Baltimore’s leaders, supporters and friends of UNCF gather for an extraordinary evening.
Dinner & Program
Experience an inspiring program celebrating educational opportunity, community leadership and the students at the heart of UNCF’s mission.
Live Entertainment & Dancing — Party with a Purpose
Continue the celebration with live music, dancing and an evening designed to bring purpose and celebration together.
An Evening Designed Around Purpose
-Inspiring Student Stories: Hear about the power of educational opportunity and the difference investment can make. -Recognition of Baltimore Leadership: Celebrate women whose work and leadership are helping shape Baltimore’s future. -Live Entertainment: Enjoy an elevated evening of live music and entertainment. -Mission & Philanthropy: Come together to advance UNCF’s work on behalf of students and HBCUs. -Connection & Community: Engage with leaders from across Baltimore’s corporate, civic, education and philanthropic communities.
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Put Your Brand Behind Baltimore’s Future
The UNCF Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball offers companies and organizations an opportunity to align their brands with educational opportunity, student success and Baltimore’s future.
Sponsorship provides meaningful visibility among corporate, civic, education and community leaders while helping UNCF advance opportunities for students.
Whether an organization joins us as a Marquis Sponsor or enters the partnership at another level, its investment helps make both the evening—and the mission it supports—possible.
Marquis Sponsor | $50,000
Lead the investment in Baltimore’s future.
Benefits:
- Premier seating for 20 guests
- Preferred VIP experience
- Opportunity to air a one-minute CEO or corporate video message during the program
- Opportunity for a company representative to welcome and thank guests
- Prominent recognition in event public relations, advertising and collateral
- Full-page advertisement in the print/digital souvenir program and event screen
- Company logo included in UNCF email and social media promotion
- Premier logo placement on the event website
- Recognition during the evening program
Impact: Your Marquis Sponsorship expands educational opportunity and invests in the next generation of Baltimore leaders.
Platinum Sponsor | $25,000
Make a significant investment in Baltimore’s future.
Benefits:
- Preferred seating for 10 guests
- Opportunity for a company representative to welcome and thank guests
- Prominent recognition in event communications and collateral
- Half-page advertisement in the event program
- Logo recognition on event screens
- Logo inclusion in UNCF email and social media promotion
Recognition on the Baltimore Masked Ball website - Recognition during the evening program
Impact: Your sponsorship expands educational opportunity and helps prepare Baltimore students to succeed in college and beyond.
Gold Sponsor | $10,000
Support students. Strengthen opportunity. Invest in Baltimore.
Benefits:
- Reserved table for 10 guests
- Quarter-page advertisement in the event program
- Logo recognition on event screens
- Logo inclusion in UNCF email and social media promotion
- Recognition on the Baltimore Masked Ball website
- Recognition during the evening program
Impact: Your sponsorship helps create greater access to education and supports students on their journey to college success.
Silver Sponsor | $5,000
Help build a stronger future for Baltimore’s students.
Benefits:
- Reserved seating for five guests
- Organization name recognition in the event program
- Recognition on event screens
- Recognition on the Baltimore Masked Ball website
- Recognition during the evening program
Impact: Your sponsorship supports student success and helps expand educational opportunity for Baltimore’s next generation.
Bronze Sponsor | $2,500
HBCU college and university partner
Benefits:
- Reserved seating for five guests
- Organization name recognition in the event program
- Recognition on the Baltimore Masked Ball website
- Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor during the event
Impact: Your sponsorship helps create opportunities that move students closer to college achievement and brighter futures.
