Presenting Sponsor

UnitedHealth Group

Keyholder Sponsors

Blaze Credit Union
Ernst & Young
The Sullivan & Cromwell Foundation
Wells Fargo

Possibility Sponsors

Atlas Staffing
Crowell
John & Klerissa Church Family Fund
KPMG
Old National Bank
Stairway Partners
Tarmac
Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
Deloitte

Opportunity Partners 2026 Gala

Join us for the 20th Annual evening of celebration, fun, and fundraising for Opportunity Partners!

The Gala is Opportunity Partners’ largest and most important fundraising event of the year. We rely on the generous support of our community to fund our essential residential, enrichment, and employment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Event Details - Our gala fundraiser will feature games, silent and live auctions, a raffle, a delectable seated dinner, an inspiring program, outstanding employee recognition, and more!

What’s the timeline for the May 15 gala?

  • 5:30 pm- Cocktails, Mingling, Games & Silent Auction
  • 7:00 pm- Ballroom Opens for Dinner Seating; Welcome, Raffle, Silent Auction Closes, Dinner & Program to follow

Silent & Live Auctions - Dozens of great live and silent auction items, with the silent auction bidding starting one week before the event. 

Program - Our Emcees for the evening will be Miss Shannan Paul and Stacie Dziedzic, and Auctioneer Glen Fladeboe will return to present a special mission moment that showcases why your support is so important.

Attire - Festive Cocktail Attire

Hotel Rooms - Make a night of it and book an overnight stay at the Depot Minneapolis! Use this link to reserve a room at our special group rate exclusively for the Opportunity Partners 2026 Gala!

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$223,395.00

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