SY26 Spring for the Students Fundraising Gala

Location: Galleria Marchetti
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00pm doors open
Dress: Cocktail Attire

Join Minds Matter Chicago (MMC) as we celebrate another year closing the college attainment gap for low-income, high-achieving students by empowering them with the support to succeed in higher education, create their future, and change the world.

The Spring for the Students Fundraising Gala will include a live auction, paddle raise, silent auction, and more! Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, food stations, premium cocktails, dessert, and music.  

For  more information on Minds Matter Chicago, visit https://mindsmatterchicago.org/

Fundraising Conducted by Sayre & Jones Auctioneers

Support Minds Matter Chicago and help high-achieving, low-income Chicago Public Schools students achieve their college and career aspirations. By becoming a Gala Sponsor, your company will directly support the mentoring, academic instruction, and long-term guidance that help our students succeed.

We offer several sponsorship levels, each with opportunities for recognition at the Gala and across our promotional materials:

Cum Laude Sponsor ($5,000)

• Your company’s name in our digital program
• A shoutout during the Gala
• Your logo on our event webpage

Magna Cum Laude Sponsor ($12,500)

• A Social media and email spotlight from Minds Matter Chicago
• Your logo in our promotional materials
• All benefits included in the Cum Laude sponsorship level

Valedictorian Sponsor ($20,000)

• An electronic banner displayed at the gala
• Your logo in our promotional materials
• All benefits included in the Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude sponsorship levels

Become a sponsor today and help invest in the next generation of Chicago leaders.