Bright Futures Gala Sponsorship Opportunitites

The Bright Futures Gala is more than an evening of celebration—it’s a moment where dreams take center stage. This year, we invite you to step right up and be part of an unforgettable experience that shines a spotlight on student success, workforce impact, and the power of community support. We hope you join us on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Tickets and more information about the event can be found at www.richland.edu/bright-futures.

Sponsorship Levels

  • The Big Top Presenting Sponsor | $5,000
    • Table for eight guests at the event with premium seating and table signage.
    • Exclusive logo recognition on the event invitations and program. “Bright Futures Gala Presented By {Your Organization.}
    • Prominent recognition in press releases and promotional interviews.
    • Social Media recognition before the event.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on the Richland Website.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on email outreach.
    • Full-Page Ad in the event program.
    • On-stage and verbal recognition during the event.
    • Premium logo recognition on event signage.
    • Premium Logo placement on Bid Paddles.
  • Ringmasters Bar Sponsor | $4,000
    • Table for eight guests at the event with premium seating and table signage.
    • Exclusive logo recognition in the event program. “Bar presented by {Your Organization.}
    • Prominent recognition in press releases and promotional interviews.
    • Social Media recognition before the event.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on the Richland Website.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on email outreach.
    • Full-Page Ad in the event program.
    • On-stage and verbal recognition during the event.
    • Premium logo recognition on event bar signage.
  • Crystal Ball Activity Sponsor | $3,000
    • Table for eight guests at the event with premium seating and table signage.
    • Exclusive logo recognition in the event program.
    • Prominent recognition in press releases and promotional interviews.
    • Social Media recognition before the event.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on the Richland Website.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on email outreach.
    • Half-Page Ad in the event program.
    • On-stage and verbal recognition during the event.
    • Premium logo recognition on event activity signage.
  • Ring Toss Activity Sponsor | $3,000
    • Table for eight guests at the event with premium seating and table signage.
    • Exclusive logo recognition in the event program. “
    • Prominent recognition in press releases and promotional interviews.
    • Social Media recognition before the event.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on the Richland Website.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on email outreach.
    • Half-Page Ad in the event program.
    • On-stage and verbal recognition during the event.
    • Premium logo recognition on event activity signage.
  • Showstopper Table Sponsor | $1,500
    • Table for eight guests at the event with premium seating and table signage.
    • Logo recognition at your table and in the event program.
    • Prominent recognition in press releases and promotional interviews.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on the Richland Website.
    • Logo and link to the sponsor website on email outreach.
    • Quarter-Page Ad in the event program.
  • Main Attraction Auction Sponsor | $1,000
    • Table for two guests at the event with premium seating and table signage.
    • Quarter-Page Ad in the event Program.
    • Recognition in the event program stating “Silent Auction Presented by {Your Organization}

Contact Our Team

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Loren McGinnis

Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement

Foundation & Institutional Advancement

Richland Main Campus, N182

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6575

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Debbie Ellison

Executive Administrative Assistant

Foundation & Institutional Advancement

Richland Main Campus, N179

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6350