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Scholarship Gala | SUNY Niagara Foundation

SUNY Niagara Foundation

Scholarship Soirée 2023

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SUNY Niagara Foundation

Scholarship Soirée 2023

Since 1987, the SUNY Niagara Foundation has been committed to supporting students. Join us for a special evening at the SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Soirée, celebrating the talent of our culinary students and the impressive legacy of SUNY Niagara students, alumni, faculty, and community spanning over 60 years. Attending our soirée means directly supporting student scholarship funds, fostering success and opportunity. As we invest in our students’ futures, we pave the path for their achievements. Secure your ticket or table now to join this impactful event and create a meaningful impact in students’ lives. Invitation for the NCCC Foundation Scholarship Soirée on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m., held at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. Blue and gold abstract designs, with a Save the date! message on the right. Six young adults stand in a row outside on a sunny day, dressed in semi-formal attire, smiling toward the camera. There are buildings, trees, and a lamp post in the background.

Ways to Sponsor

Explore the benefits of corporate sponsorship. Elevate your company’s visibility, engage with a diverse audience, and demonstrate your commitment to education. Your sponsorship supports our students’ success.

TypeSponsorship AmountBenefits
Presenting Sponsor
(Exclusive opportunity)
SOLD		$15,000• One table of 10 with distinguished seating.
• Company logo on our website, event program and printed materials.
• Company logo on internal TV monitors throughout the event.
• Company logo on table signs.
• Company logo displayed on the outside video board at SUNY Niagara campus for 1 week prior to event.
• Company recognized in press release.
• Social media mentions before, during and after event.
• Company logo on invitations.
• Company logo on event signage.
Ice Sculpture Sponsor
(1 Available)
$7,500• One table of 10 to SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Soirée.
• Company logo on our website, event program and printed materials.
• Company logo on internal TV monitors throughout the event.
• Company logo on table signs.
• Company logo displayed on the outside video board at SUNY Niagara campus for 1 week prior to event.
• Social media mentions before and after event.
• Company logo engraved into cocktail fountain ice sculpture.
• Company logo on event signage
Dinner Station Sponsor
(4 Available)
$5,000One table of 10 to SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Soirée.
• Company logo on our website, event program and printed materials.
• Company logo on internal TV monitors throughout the event. • Company logo on table signs.
• Company logo displayed on the outside video board at NFCI building for 1 week prior to event.
• Social media mentions before and after event.
• Company name and logo on signage at event and near sponsored food station.
Bar Sponsor
(3 Available)
$3,500• One table of 8 to SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Soirée.
• Company logo on our website, event program and printed materials.
• Social media mentions before and after event.
• Company logo on signage near bars.
• Company logo on cocktail napkins
Valet Sponsor
(3 Available)
$3,000• One table of 8 to SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Soirée.
• Company logo on our website, and in our event program.
• Social media mentions before and after event.
• Company logo on signage near entrance and valet gift.
Blue and Gold Sponsor$2,500• One table of 8 to SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Soirée.
• Name/Company logo on table, website and on event signage.
Gala Sponsors Since 1987, the SUNY Niagara Foundation Office has been committed to assisting our students. Despite these uncertain times due to COVID-19, the Foundation’s support has stood strong thanks to your continued generosity. For more information on ways you can give back, please see below to learn about raffle and sponsorship opportunities! This year marks the 60th Anniversary of SUNY Niagara. After a two-year hiatus, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, we are excited to announce our primary fundraiser supporting student scholarships, the Annual SUNY Niagara Foundation Diamond Scholarship Gala, will be in person! We will be celebrating (safely) at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The event provides us with an opportunity to showcase our talented culinary students and highlight almost 60 years of talented SUNY Niagara students, faculty and alumni. The co-chairs of the SUNY Niagara Foundation Diamond Scholarship Gala are; Jerald I. Wolfgang (Foundation Board Chairperson), Jason & Nicole Cafarella (SUNY Niagara Board Chairperson & his wife) and Dr. Martin Drake (Foundation Alumni Committee Chairperson).

The SUNY Niagara 2022-2024 DSS Recipients

“Virtual” Gala Raffles

Donor contributions are crucial to making an impact and the annual Scholarship Gala is the primary fundraiser supporting student scholarships. For a donation of $125 or more, you’re entered for a chance to win all of the items below! Smaller raffles including gift cards and themed baskets will also be drawn every Thursday throughout the month of October. Enter today for your chance to win over $2,000 in prizes!

4 Bottles of Fine Wine From Steve Sinclair

Drawn on 9/30/21 Winner: Lydia Ulatowski Wegmans Gift Card Winners: Jim Mezhir ’68 & Bob McKeown ’88

$200 in Lottery Tickets With a Chance at Millions

Drawn on 10/7/21 Winner: John Eichner Target Gift Card Winners: Marc Bernstein & Theresa Silvestre

Dinner & Drinks at Savor’s Chef Table for 8

Drawn on 10/14/21 Winner: Carol Riniolo Amazon Gift Card Winners: Julie Bush & Patrick Whalen

4 Tickets to the Foundation Scholarship Diamond Gala

Drawn on 10/21/21 Winner: Jack Kopczynski Visa Gift Card Winners: Jack Kopczynski & Jayne Schaber

2 Tickets to Hamilton: The American Musical

Drawn on 10/28/21 Winner: Fabio Escobar Sunoco Gift Card Winners: Geri Sdao & Barb Walck ’12

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2022 Event Details

Here you’ll find everything you need to know on attending the SUNY Niagara Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Gala including more information on tickets, hotel accommodations, and parking.

Gala

Gala Tickets

The Giacomo

Accommodations

Parking ramp

Parking Details

Please complete the Corporate Sponsorship Form by September 21, 2020

$15,000 Presenting Sponsorship Level

TypeBenefit
TicketsPreferred seating for one table of 10 (10 tickets to the event); value $1,250
Program• Company name and logo included in the event program book
• Company name and logo on internal TV monitors throughout event
• Company name and logo on table signs at the gala
• Introduction and acknowledgment by the master of ceremonies at the gala
Media• 15 second promotional video to be shown at the gala
• Company logo on SUNY Niagara Foundation website with link
• Company name prominently placed in all publicity
ExtrasYour company name and logo displayed on the outside video board at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute for 1 month prior to event if sponsorship received by September 2, 2019.

$10,000 Platinum Sponsorship Level

TypeBenefit
TicketsEight tickets to attend the event; value $1000
Program• Company name and logo included in the event program book
• Company name and logo on internal TV monitors throughout event
• Company name and logo on table signs at the gala
• Introduction and acknowledgment by the master of ceremonies at the gala
Media• 10 second promotional video to be shown at the gala
• Company logo on SUNY Niagara Foundation website with link
• Company name prominently placed in all publicity
ExtrasYour company name and logo displayed on the outside video board at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute for 1 month prior to event if sponsorship received by September 2, 2019.

$5,000 Gold Sponsorship Level

TypeBenefit
TicketsEight tickets to attend the event; value $1000
Program• Company name and logo included in the event program book
• Company name listed at the Gold Sponsorship level on internal monitors throughout event
Media• Company logo on SUNY Niagara Foundation website with link

$2,500 Silver Sponsorship Level

TypeBenefit
TicketsFour tickets to the event; value $500
Program• Company name and logo included in the event program book
• Company name listed at the Silver Sponsorship level on internal monitors throughout event

$1,500 Bronze Sponsorship Level

TypeBenefit
TicketsTwo tickets to the event; value $250
Program• Company name and logo included in the event program book
Please complete the Individual Sponsorship Form by September 21, 2020

$500 Supporter Sponsorship Level

Benefit
Four line listing in the Supporter Section of the event program book.

$250 Patron Sponsorship Level

Benefit
Two line listing in the Patron Section of the event program book.

$125 Friend Sponsorship Level

Benefit
One line listing in the Friend Section of the event program book.
Interested in making a donation to our Auction, but not sure what to buy? We can help! Consider making a monetary donation to the Gala Auction and we’ll purchase it for you!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

In order to continue our infamous basket raffles, silent auction, and raffles, we need your help! Please consider donating one or more of our wish list items including: gift certificates for restaurants, services, and stores, electronics, sports memorabilia, or tickets to theatre productions and sporting events. Along with your donation, please include an Auction Donation Form to help us verify the value of the item donated. Please also keep a copy of the form for yourself to use for income tax purposes. Donations can be delivered or mailed to the following address:

SUNY Niagara Foundation Scholarship Gala 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd Sanborn, NY 14132

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Julie Berrigan

Director of Development

Phone: 716-614-5911 Email: jberrigan@niagaracc.suny.edu Location: G-271

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Courtney Helinski

Assistant Director of Development

Phone: 716-614-5911 Email: chelinski@niagaracc.suny.edu Location: G-271

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