Sponsorships

 

DEAR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS,

We are delighted to announce that our signature event, the 7th Annual Red Tail Ball, in celebration of the U.S. military’s first real-world “Top Gun” Program will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago. Our organization began by building on the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee NEXT provides a clear path to aviation careers for under-represented youth.

This year’s event at the outside ambiance of the airport atmosphere will offer an enjoyable refined experience with luxury cars and engineering marveled airplanes to peruse before the program including dinner, live auction, music, and dancing, while raising significant funding for aviation scholarships for our youth. The evening program is unique with the graduation of our cadets receiving their flight certificates and special awards being honored to distinguished individuals for their service.

None of this would be possible if it were not for your belief in our efforts, as the possibilities are endless for achieving life-changing and purposeful work.  We are anticipating over 800 guests in attendance to help us achieve additional private pilot license scholarships in serving our important and unique mission.

Please join us and other civic and business leaders in supporting this year’s Red Tail Ball – “Top Gun” Event. The attached sponsor form lists the various levels, pricing, and benefits. We also welcome donations of enticing items or experiences that we can use in our live auction, so please contact us today or email gkelley@tuskegeenext.org on ways you can impact our success.

Together we can empower our youth to soar in their future and enhance our communities with inspiring possibilities.

With Gratitude,

Luke Slawek

Gala Co-Chair

Board of Directors

Stephan L. Davis

Gala Co-chair

Founder and Chairman

 
 

Red Tail Ball Committee

Angel Attawia

Pat Brady

Joshua Davis

Steve Davis

Mark Doles

Matt Doucet

Jessica Ashley Garmon

Montel Gayles

Duane Hayden

April Lacey-Hill

Gloria Kelley

Phil Luetkehans

John McCormick

Shuki Moran

Alayna Rouse

Luke Slawek

Donnie Wahlberg

Bob Werderich

Steve Zimmer

For more information, please contact Gloria Kelley, Fundraising Consultant, gkelley@tuskegeenext.org or call 630-788-4271.

Tuskegee NEXT Sponsorship Letter and Red Tail Ball Sponsorship Opportunities.

SPONSORSHIP Level OPPORTUNITIES

Tuskegee Airmen Legacy: $100,000

  • Speaking opportunity at Red Tail Ball and Logo on Stage Screen

  • Logo on Step and Repeat, Event Banner, and Posters

  • Premium Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Event, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 4 tables of 10 to the Red Tail Ball with premier seating and the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • 2 Full Page Advertisements in Event Program Book

Presenting Sponsor: $50,000

  • Speaking opportunity at Red Tail Ball and Logo on Stage Screen

  • Logo on Step and Repeat, Event Banner, and Posters

  • Premium Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Event, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 3 tables of 10 to the Red Tail Ball with premier seating and the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • Full Page Advertisement in Event Program Book

Support a Cadet: $30,000

  • Logo on Step and Repeat, Event Banner, and Posters

  • Premium Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Event, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 4 tables of 10 to the Red Tail Ball with preferred seating and the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • Full Page Advertisement in Event Program Book

Platinum Sponsor: $15,000

  • Logo on Step and Repeat, Event Banner, and Posters

  • Premium Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Event, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 2 tables of 10 to the Red Tail Ball with preferred seating and the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • Full Page Advertisement in Event Program Book

Gold Sponsor: $10,000

  • Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Event, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 2 tables of 10 to the Red Tail Ball with the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • Full Page Advertisement in Event Program Book

Silver Level $5,000

  • Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Events, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 1 tables of 10 to the Red Tail Ball with the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • 1/2 Page Advertisement in Event Program Book

Bronze level: $3,000

  • Placement Listed on Website, Newsletter, and PowerPoint

  • Acknowledgment at Event, Press Releases, and E-blasts

  • 2 tickets to the Red Tail Ball with the option to be seated with 1 Tuskegee NEXT cadet*

  • 1/4 Page Advertisement in Event Program Book

*This option allows for sponsors to engage with 2 Tuskegee NEXT cadets at their table during the Red Tail Ball. Choosing this option will decrease available tickets at the table from 10 to 8 for sponsors and their guests.

Marketing Event Sponsorship

VIP Champagne Reception

$15,000 (10 Tickets)

Martini Ice Sculpture

$10,000 (6 Tickets)

Wine and Spirits

$10,000 (6 Tickets)

Registration

$5,ooo (4 Tickets)

Hors d’oeuvres

$5,000 (4 Tickets)

Photography

$2,500 (2 Tickets)

Full Page Ad

$1,000

Half Page Ad

$500

Quarter Page Ad

$250

For more information, please contact Gloria Kelley, Fundraising Consultant, gkelley@tuskegeenext.org or call 630-788-4271.