2026 NU Foundation Gala | Sponsorship Opportunities
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Why Sponsor?
The NU Foundation Gala brings together corporate leaders, philanthropists, alumni, and community partners committed to expanding access to education for nontraditional students. Sponsorship provides high-visibility brand exposure, exclusive networking opportunities, and meaningful alignment with National University’s mission to support ANDers: students who balance education AND work, AND family, AND military service, AND life.
SPONSORSHIP CONTACT
Emily Hill AVP Advancement and Community Relations ehill3@nu.edu
Impact in Action: What Last Year’s Support Made Possible
Support from the NU Foundation Gala and related fundraising efforts has directly changed the lives of hundreds of students across our ANDers community:
More than 160 military and Veteran students were able to continue their education during the federal government shutdown.
More than 1,500 ANDers were able to begin or continue their studies at National University through needs-based scholarships funded in part by the Gala.
More than 50 Sanford College of Education students and military spouses were able to continue their teaching credentials following a PCS move.
Military and Veteran Food Pantry expanded food and grocery necessities for hundreds of students and families.
SPONSORSHIP COMPARISON CHART
All sponsorship levels listed below will receive logo/name recognition on event signage, event website, promotional emails and ads, digital and printed event invitation, and post-event marketing materials.
Access for two (2) to a private gathering at the NU House
SIGNATURE AND IMPACT SPONSORSHIPS
Presenting Sponsor
The defining partner of the evening
$25,000 (One available)
• Naming recognition as “2026 NU Foundation Gala presented by [Sponsor]”
• Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala
• On-stage recognition during opening remarks
• VIP hospitality service
• One premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the front row within the premier ANDers Circle section
• 10 tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• 2-page sponsor feature in the event program
• Premier logo recognition on:
• Event signage
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
Fireworks Show Sponsor
The signature closing moment of the evening $20,000 (One available)
SOLD OUT
• Naming recognition as “Fireworks Show presented by [Sponsor]”
• On-stage recognition immediately before the fireworks
• Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala
• On-stage recognition during opening remarks
• One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the front row within the premier ANDers Circle section
• Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• Full-page sponsor feature in the event program
• Premier logo recognition on:
• Event signage
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
ANDers™ Impact Story Sponsor
For sponsors who want to be associated with the most meaningful student moment of the night
$15,000 (One available)
• Exclusive recognition as sponsor of the featured ANDers student story
• Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala
• Eight (8) tickets to the NU Foundation gala with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the first two rows within the premier ANDers Circle section. You and your guests will be seated with the ANDers Impact Story speaker and their guest, making a table of 10 seats.
• Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• On-stage acknowledgment during the impact segment
• Logo inclusion on screen during student story presentation
• Full-page sponsor feature in the event program
• Premier logo recognition on:
• Event signage
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
President’s Reception Sponsor
For sponsors seeking high-level access and exclusive networking
$15,000 (One available)
• Exclusive naming of the President’s Reception
SOLD OUT
• Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala
• Prominent signage at reception entrance
• Verbal recognition during program
• One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the first two rows within the premier ANDers Circle section
• Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• Full-page sponsor feature in event program
• Premier logo recognition on:
• Event signage
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
SIGNATURE AND IMPACT SPONSORSHIPS
Education Ambassador Sponsor
For sponsors who want strong visibility tied to a signature guest experience
$15,000 (Three available)
• Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala
• Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following:
• Dessert
• Decor
• Parking
• Verbal recognition as “Education Ambassador” during the program
• One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the first three rows within the premier ANDers Circle section
• Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• Full-page sponsor feature in the event program
• Premier logo recognition on:
• Event signage
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media
Military & Veteran ANDers™ Student Host Sponsor
Honor those who serve and continue learning
$10,000
• Recognition as Military & Veteran ANDers Table Host
• One (1) premium table of 10:
• 6-7 military-connected students
• 3-4 sponsor guests
• On-stage recognition during military/Veteran acknowledgment moment
• Half-page sponsor feature in event program
• Premier logo recognition on:
• Event signage
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Social media posts
Navigator Sponsor
A driving force behind the evening’s impact
$10,000
• Verbal recognition at the event
• One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the premier ANDers Circle section
• Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• Half-page sponsor feature in the event program
• Logo/name recognition on:
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Social media posts
Entertainment Sponsor
$10,000 (One available)
• One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the premier ANDers Circle section
• Half-page color ad in event program
• Logo placement and recognition as Entertainment Sponsor at the event
• Logo/name recognition on:
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
Floral Sponsor
$7,500 (One available)
• Five (5) tickets to the NU Foundation Gala, including dinner and entertainment
Print Program Sponsor
$5,000 (One available)
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
• Half-page color ad in event program
• Logo placement and recognition as Floral Sponsor at the event
• Logo/name recognition on:
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Two (2) tickets to the NU Foundation Gala, including dinner and entertainment
• Quarter-page color ad in event program
• Logo placement and recognition as Print Program Sponsor at the event
• Logo/name recognition on:
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
TABLE AND ENTRY-LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS
Take Flight Sponsor
$5,000
• One (1) table (10 seats) with table signage, including dinner and entertainment
• Two (2) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception
• Quarter-page ad in the event program
• Logo/name recognition on:
• Event website
• Promotional emails and advertisements
• Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)
• Post-event marketing materials
• Social media posts
Soaring Scholars Table
$3,500
• One (1) table (10 seats) with table signage, including dinner and entertainment
