34th Annual “A Mind Is…”® Gala – Houston
The UNCF “A Mind Is…”® Gala is a signature fundraiser for the local UNCF office and is considered a premier social event for the City of Houston. Supported by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, the Gala welcomes 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.
Theme: Houston’s Night in Havana
Check-In & Reception
Program & Dinner
Raffle Drawing (last chance to purchase tickets)
National Entertainment
Gala Concludes
Houston Hilton Americas Hotel | Ballroom of Americas
Ballroom of Americas
1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
Doctorate (Presenting) – $125,000
Exclusive Placement of your name/company on publicity and printed materials as Doctorate Sponsor
- Non-competing industries presenting sponsor opportunity, if available at time of commitment
- Option to have senior executive bring greetings from stage
- Right to provide a sixty (60) second video message**
- One (1) complimentary deluxe king suite night of event with breakfast at Houston Hilton
- One (1) complimentary seat at event tasting
- Two (2) PREMIERE tables of ten (10) for twenty (20) guests
- Ten (10) invitations to night of Photo Reception
- Ten (10) complimentary raffle tickets
- Ten (10) complimentary valet parking passes
- Ten (10) invitations to the Kick-Off event
- Company name/logo prominently featured on event webpage
- Dedicated PowerPoint slide featuring company logo
- Right to highlight six (6) local HBCU employee graduates for event and social media spotlights*
- Inclusion in UNCF National Annual Report
- First right of refusal for 2024 Doctorate sponsor
¨Plus, Gold level D&I benefits (details below)
Masters – $85,000
Exclusive Placement of your name/company on publicity and printed materials as Masters Sponsor
- Option to have senior executive to introduce entertainment from the stage night of event
- Right to provide a forty-five (45) second video message**
- One (1) complimentary Junior king suite night of event with breakfast at Houston Hilton
- Two (2) PREMIERE tables of ten (10) for twenty (20) guests
- Five (5) complimentary raffle tickets
- Five (5) complimentary valet parking passes
- Ten (10) invitations to the Kick-Off event
- Ten (10) invitations to night of Photo Reception
- Company name/logo prominently featured on event webpage
- Dedicated PowerPoint slide featuring company logo
- Right to highlight four (4) local HBCU employee graduates for event and social media spotlights*
- Inclusion in UNCF National Annual Report
- First right of refusal for 2024 Masters sponsor
¨ Plus, Silver level D&I benefits (details below)
Bachelors – $50,000
Exclusive Placement of your name/company on publicity and printed materials as Bachelors Sponsor
- Right to provide a thirty (30) second video message
- One (1) PREMIERE table for ten (10) guests
- One (1) complimentary valet parking pass
- One (1) complimentary king room night of event with breakfast at Houston Hilton
- Six (6) invitations to night of Photo Reception
- Six (6) invitations to the Kick-Off event
- Four (4) complimentary raffle tickets
- Dedicated PowerPoint slide featuring company logo
- Company name/logo prominently featured on event webpage
- Right to highlight two (2) local HBCU employee graduates for event and social media spotlights*
- Inclusion in UNCF National Annual Report
¨ Plus, Bronze level D&I benefits (details below)
President – $38,000
- One (1) PRIORITY table for ten (10) guests
- One (1) complimentary raffle ticket
- Four (4) invitations to night of Photo Reception
- Four (4) invitations to the Kick-Off event
- Company name/logo featured on event webpage
- Company logo included in official event PowerPoint program
- Right to highlight one (1) local HBCU employee graduate for event and social media spotlights*
- Inclusion in UNCF National Annual Report
Provost – $28,000
- One (1) PRIORITY table for (10) guests
- Two (2) invitations to night of Photo Reception
- Two (2) invitations to the Kick-Off event
- Company name and logo with prominent placement on event webpage and all marketing materials
- Company included in media campaigns
- Company logo included in official event PowerPoint program
- Inclusion in UNCF National Annual Report
Dean – $18,000
- One (1) RESERVED table for ten (10) guests
- Two (2) invitations to night of Photo Reception
- Two (2) invitations to the Kick-Off event
- Company listed on event webpage and in marketing materials
- Company listed on PowerPoint presentation
Scholar – $7,500
- One (1) table for ten (10) guests
- Company listed on event webpage and in marketing materials
- Company listed on PowerPoint presentation
Drs. Devereaux and Allister Arnold
Anita Barksdale
Drs. Melanie and Chris Bibb
Candice Burnette
Shonte Byrd
Nicole and Travis Chulick
Cydonii Fairfax
Drs. Melenda D. Jeter and Garvin H. Davis Family Fund
Twana and Kelly Faykus
Shai Littlejohn and Spencer Goolsby
Morgan and Christopher Hollins
Jackie Dukes Ingram and Derrick Ingram
Drs. Jakeen and Garfield Johnson
Bryce Hairston Kennard
Drs. LaTanya and Ray Love
Ann Walker McDowell
Sharon A. and Errol McLaughin
Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell and Derrick Mitchell
Dr. Joi Shaw Morrison
Allison and Chris Porter
Erin and Adrian Patterson
Heidi McDonald Smith and Marcus Smith
Shannon Thomas
Charlene and Tym Tombar
Drs. Lois and Mark Vann
Anthanette “Toni” and Chad Wilson, MD
Donna Sims Wilson and Frank Wilson
Crystal and Randy Wright
Merele Yarborough
