UNCF 2026 Masked Ball – New Jersey
About the UNCF New Jersey Masked Ball
On May 30, 2026, UNCF New Jersey will host its annual Masked Ball, celebrating the organization’s 82nd anniversary. This landmark event provides a special opportunity to honor leaders and organizations within our community whose personal and professional commitments are helping create better futures for young people—across New Jersey and throughout the nation.
Over the years, UNCF New Jersey has recognized outstanding contributors to this mission. Past individual honorees include: Dante Hall, retired NFL wide receiver; Alex Gorsky, former chairman of J&J; Rick Thigpen, EVP and Foundation President, PSE&G; Kevin Cummings, chairman, Investors Bancorp; George D. Martin, retired NY Giants player; Linda Bowden, president, PNC Bank; Darrell K. Terry, Sr., president, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Barnabas Health; Dottie Brienza, Merck; Sheryl Gordon, AFSCME; and Miles Berger, chairman, Berger Organization. Past corporate honorees include Enterprise, J&J, Bayer Corporation, SUEZ, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and PSEG.
Since 1944, UNCF has supported more than 500,000 young men and women on their journey to earning a college degree. Our annual Masked Ball remains a signature fundraising event that directly benefits students attending UNCF-member colleges and universities, as well as nearly 1,100 other colleges across America. It is one of the most meaningful opportunities to invest in Better Futures.
Funds raised through the Masked Ball will help ensure that more young people with limited financial resources have a clear and supported pathway to attend—and graduate from—college.
Pre-ball Reception
Seated Dinner Program
Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club
100 WALNUT STREET
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Title Sponsor – $100,000
- Invitation to pre-ball reception
- Two Tables with Elite seating for 10 guests each
- Company/Donor video spotlight featured during event (Message from CEO)
- Company/Donor highlighted in Press Releases
- Full-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Premium name or logo placement on all print and elec-tronic marketing materials
- Sponsor recognition in Ball digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen
Marquis Sponsor – $50,000
- Invitation to pre-ball reception
- Elite Table seating for 15 guests
- Company/Donor video spotlight featured during event (Corporate Video)
- Company/Donor highlighted in Press Releases
- Full-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Premium name or logo placement on all print and electronic marketing materials
- Sponsor recognition in Ball digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
Leadership Sponsor – $25,000
- Invitation to pre-ball reception
- Elite Table seating for 10 guests
- Company/Donor highlighted in Press Releases
- Full-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Premium name or logo placement on all print and electronic marketing materials
- Sponsor recognition in Ball digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
Benefactor Sponsor – $15,000
- Invitation to pre-ball reception
- Elite Table seating for 8 guests
- Company/Donor highlighted in Press Releases
- Half-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Sponsor recognition in Ball digital screen program.
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
“A MIND IS…” Sponsor – $10,000
- Invitation to pre-ball reception
- Elite Table seating for 8 guests
- Half-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Sponsor recognition in Ball digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
Legacy Sponsor – $7,500
- Elite Table seating for 6 guests
- Half-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Sponsor recognition in Ball digital screen program
- Logo placement on event website and digital screen program
Partner Sponsor – $5,000
- Elite Table seating for 6 guests
- Half-screen premium advertisement in evening’s digital screen program
- Recognition as Partner Sponsor in the digital screen program
Imani J. McClendon-Arcenaux
Executive Operations Officer at Bayer, graduate of Spelman College
Imani J. McClendon-Arcenaux is a proud alumna of Spelman College and comes from a legacy of HBCU graduates, grounding her in a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education. She currently serves as an Executive Operations Officer at Bayer within U.S. Medical Affairs, where she partners across Women’s Healthcare and Cardiovascular Disease to drive strategic alignment, operational excellence, and impactful execution.
Imani brings a multidisciplinary background spanning finance, marketing, human resources, sales, real estate, and technology, with experience at leading organizations including Bloomberg, Moody’s, Prudential Financial, and Coldwell Banker. This breadth of experience equips her with a well-rounded and solutions-driven perspective on business operations and stakeholder engagement. She is recognized for her ability to streamline processes, manage complex priorities, and build systems that empower teams to operate with clarity, efficiency, and purpose.
Beyond her professional achievements, Imani is deeply committed to community empowerment and generational impact. Through nonprofit leadership and service, she has led partnerships and volunteer initiatives that support families and strengthen underserved communities. For over five years, she has also been an advocate for wealth-building through real estate as a licensed Realtor®, with a focus on preserving family legacies. After inheriting her grandparents’ multi-family home, she founded Don’t Sell Grandma’s House, Inc. and launched the #DontSellGrandmasHouse initiative using her platform to document her renovation journey, educate communities on leveraging existing assets, and promote property retention as a pathway to generational wealth.
Imani has continued to intentionally stretch herself by taking on new challenges and expanding her knowledge across industries, allowing her to evolve as a leader and deepen her impact across both corporate and community spaces.
Imani also holds a master’s degree in communication and media from Rutgers University, with a focus on Corporate Social Impact. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and continues her commitment to service as a volunteer at Newark Beth Israel Hospital, where she serves as a newborn cuddler.
Imani resides in New Jersey with her husband and their two dogs, Wesley and Willow. Through her work and service, she remains dedicated to expanding access, creating opportunity, and advancing long term impact.
