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.