Sponsorship · VCRE Gala 2026
Partner with the Gala
Seventy commercial real estate firms invited, thirty institutional and forty regional, and ninety-four CEOs and executives among them. One hundred percent of net proceeds to the scholarship fund.
Sponsorship Tiers
- Diamond Presenting Sponsor $30,000
Estimated $19,805 tax deductible
Reserved for one partner each year, seeking premier visibility, executive access, and lasting cultural impact.
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- Two full tables for twenty guests, with VIP placement
- Keynote introduction and a five-minute speaking recognition
- Custom branded bar with premier logo placement
- Premium logo placement across event screens, and a double-sided program feature
- Recognition through official media partnerships
- Private dinner for ten at Gao Viet Kitchen with curated wine pairings
- Dedicated sponsor lounge during cocktail hour, with luxury seating and hors d’oeuvres
- Curated executive networking with industry leaders and distinguished guests
- Reserved parking and tailgate access for a Cal Athletics game
- Platinum $15,000
One remaining
Estimated $10,727 tax deductible
Premium seating, strong branding, and access to key decision-makers. Limited to a select number of partners.
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- Award presenter, a three-minute stage moment
- VIP table seating for ten
- Dedicated LED slide
- Full-page program feature
- Four Cal Athletics tickets
- Gold $10,000
Two remaining
Estimated $7,456 tax deductible
Visibility across event materials and premium event access. Multiple Gold sponsorships available.
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- Named recognition from the stage
- Half-page program feature
- Shared LED slide presence
- Six gala tickets
- Two Cal Athletics tickets
- Silver $5,000
Estimated $3,371 tax deductible
Named from the stage, the moment your name moves from a list to a mention.
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- Named recognition during the evening
- Logo in the LED loop all night
- Quarter-page program advertisement
- Four gala tickets with assigned table seating
- Direct funding of foundation programs
- Bronze $2,000
Estimated $1,185 tax deductible
The accessible way in: your logo in the room, two seats at the table.
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- Logo in the printed program
- Logo in the LED loop all evening
- Two gala tickets, general seating
Custom partnerships are welcome. Tell us what you have in mind and the committee will build something that fits.
Deductible amounts are estimates, based on a fair market value of $407 per guest for the gala dinner at two hundred guests, plus the retail value of any additional benefits included in the tier. Amounts above that value are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Your acknowledgment letter will state the exact figure.
Other Ways to Give
In-Kind Gifts
Goods and services given in place of a cash sponsorship: food and beverage, floral and decor, accommodation, or professional services. In-kind partners are recognized alongside our sponsors.
In 2025
Raffle & Auction Items
Experiences and pieces that guests bid on during the evening, with every dollar going to the scholarship fund. Jewelry, private dining, and travel packages all found new homes in 2025.
In 2025
To offer an in-kind gift or an auction item, write to events@valiancecap.com.