2023 Stone of Hope Gala

HOSTED BY SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY | FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 | 7 P.M. 

DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M.

GLENWOOD BALLROOM, MARRIOTT RALEIGH CRABTREE, 4500 MARRIOTT DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC

Mistress of Ceremonies

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WRAL's Lena Tillett

Location

Marriott

Marriott Raleigh Crabtree

Tickets

This event is sold out. The ticket form has been deactivated and is closed to any further submissions.

Program Booklet

Learn more about the program, sponsors, honorees, and university leadership.

The Premier Fundraising Event of Saint Augustine's University

Saint Augustine’s University is pleased to announce the annual Stone of Hope Gala. This Gala in reception format is a premier fundraising event focusing on celebrating the 50th Class in Reunion; special honorees from our faculty, staff and alumni base; and recognize the various local Alumni Chapters will provide generous donations to the university.

About the Stone of Hope Gala

The Stone of Hope Gala, now in its 8th year, was conceived to celebrate giving to the University and recognize outstanding alumni.

The Stone of Hope Gala is a premier fundraising event focusing on celebrating the 50th Year Reunion Class. This year we will celebrate the Class of 1973, faculty, and staff who promote the mission and values of SAU at a high level, and outstanding alumni who have excelled in their professional careers and made contributions to the community in which they live and work.

This Gala is scheduled annually during the week of commencement to encourage participation from alumni celebrating their 50th Year Reunion. Classes who graduated in the years ending in 3 and 8 will celebrate their reunion during Homecoming Weekend 2023. Alumni chapters traditionally use this weekend to make their annual monetary donations.

Become a Sponsor Today

For more information, contact Stephen Latson at slatson@st-aug.edu.

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

COMPANY LISTED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR 

  • Brand recognition/name in select print and electronic media
  • Prominent brand placement in the pre-function area
  • Program named in honor of your company: (“Presented By”)
  • Two (2) 60-second PSA’s shown during the event
  • Commemorative appreciation award
  • 20 tickets to VIP Reception
  • Two (2) reserved tables for 20 guests
  • Recognition at athletic events
  • Check presentation opportunity
  • 30-second radio spot on WAUG FM
  • Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post-event
  • Full-page advertisement in the program booklet 
  • Two (2) 2024 CIAA Tournament tickets; special guest to President’s Suite
  • Brand recognition/name in select print and electronic media
  • Prominent brand placement in the pre-function area
  • One (1) 60-second PSA shown during the event
  • Commemorative appreciation award
  • Ten (10) tickets to VIP Reception
  • One (1) reserved table for ten (10) guests
  • Recognition at athletic events
  • Check presentation opportunity
  • 30-second radio spot on WAUG FM
  • Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post-event
  • Full-page advertisement in the program booklet
  • Brand recognition/name in select print and electronic media
  • Commemorative appreciation award
  • One (1) 30-second PSA shown during the event
  • Six (6) tickets to VIP Reception
  • One (1) reserved table for 10 guests
  • Recognition at athletic events
  • Check presentation opportunity
  • 30-second radio spot on WAUG FM
  • Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post-event
  • Half-page advertisement in the program booklet
  • Brand recognition in select print and electronic media 
  • Commemorative certificate 
  • Four (4) tickets to VIP Reception 
  • Eight (8) Gala tickets 
  • Check presentation opportunity 
  • Acknowledgment on social media before, during and post-event 
  • Half-page advertisement in the program booklet 
  • Brand recognition/name in select print and electronic media 
  • Commemorative certificate 
  • Six (6) Gala tickets 
  • Check presentation opportunity 
  • Half-page advertisement in the program booklet 
  • Brand recognition in select print and electronic media 
  • Commemorative certificate 
  • Four (4) Gala tickets 
  • Half-page advertisement in the program booklet 
  • Brand recognition/name in print media 
  • Commemorative certificate 
  • Two (2) Gala tickets 
  • Brand recognition/name in print media 
  • Two (2) Gala tickets 

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Brand recognition/name in select print and electronic media
  • Prominent brand placement at function space
  • Event naming opportunity (“Presented by”)

Reasons to GIVE

The funds raised from the Stone of Hope Gala, and every other fundraising effort of SAU, serve the mission of the University, which is to sustain a learning community in which students can prepare academically, socially and spiritually for leadership in a complex, diverse and rapidly changing world.

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SAU Students - WAUG
SAU Students
SAU choir
Students at 1867 Break
CIAA 2022

The donations of the night with go toward impacting the hopes and futures of students of Saint Augustine’s University.

 

When you give, they soar.

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