SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00pm

Sponsorship & Tickets Available Now

Become a Sponsor

Bring your organization into a community committed to expanding opportunity. Brighter Together sponsors help make this celebration possible while investing in the preparation, mentorship, and experiences that help Minds Matter Bay Area students thrive.

Scroll down for more information on our Sponsorship Opportunities. Please confirm by October 1 to be included in the gala program.

Sponsor

Join Us

Gather with us for a joyful evening honoring the students, volunteers, alumni, and supporters who make brighter futures possible. Reserve your place and be part of a community coming together to celebrate and create opportunity.

Reserve Your Spot

VIP Experience

Begin the evening with an intimate cocktail hour alongside members of the Minds Matter Bay Area Board of Directors. Connect with fellow supporters over exclusively crafted drinks and conversation before the Brighter Together celebration begins.

Reserved for invited guests and sponsors at the $75,000 level and above.

Email Elissa Stankiewicz, Director of Development for more information:
Elissa.Stankiewicz@mindsmatterbay.org

ABOUT THE EVENT

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00pm

Bimbo’s 365 Club

1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Celebrate the power of education, opportunity, and community at Brighter Together, Minds Matter Bay Area’s annual gala. Join us for an elegant evening featuring inspiring student and alumni stories, exciting live and silent auctions, a meaningful paddle raise, a chef-crafted dinner, and an interactive dessert experience designed to bring guests together.

Every moment of the evening celebrates what’s possible when we invest in the next generation.

Crowd of people attending an indoor event, some engaged in conversations, with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, artwork on the walls, and display boards setup.
Group of women at a social event, smiling, holding drinks, in a dimly lit indoor venue.
A group of fifteen diverse young adults posing together at an event with a blue backdrop that has white text and logos reading 'Minds Matter Bay Area.' They are smiling and standing on a red and black checkered floor, dressed in casual and semi-formal attire.
A group of fifteen diverse young adults posing together at an event with a blue backdrop that has white text and logos reading 'Minds Matter Bay Area.' They are smiling and standing on a red and black checkered floor, dressed in casual and semi-formal attire.
A large event hall with a stage, gold curtains, and a disco ball, filled with round tables set for a dinner event with many attendees, some standing and talking, with a large screen displaying 'Permira Foundation' and a thank you message.

Sponsorship Opportunities

** Commitments must be confirmed by October 1, 2026 to guarantee inclusion on signage and other promotional material.

    • Exclusivity as "Presenting Sponsor for Brighter Together 2026"

    • 16 seats (2 Full Tables) at Brighter Together Gala

    • Logo recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Logo recognition on event webpage**

    • Photo opportunity with speakers

    • Slide with company logo at Brighter Together Gala

    • 8 tickets to VIP Experience

    • Speaking opportunity at Brighter Together

    • Preferred dinner seating

    • 16 seats (2 Full Tables) at Brighter Together Gala

    • Logo recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Logo recognition on event webpage**

    • Photo opportunity with speakers

    • Slide with company logo at Brighter Together Gala

    • 4 tickets to VIP Experience

    • Speaking opportunity at Brighter Together

    • Preferred dinner seating

    • 8 seats (Full Table) at Brighter Together Gala

    • Logo recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Logo recognition on event webpage**

    • Photo opportunity with speakers

    • Slide with company logo at Brighter Together Gala

    • 2 tickets to VIP Experience

    • 8 seats (Full Table) at Brighter Together Gala

    • Logo recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Logo recognition on event webpage**

    • Photo opportunity with speakers

    • 4 seats at Brighter Together Gala

    • Text recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Logo recognition on event webpage**

    • 2 seats at Brighter Together Gala

    • Text recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Text recognition on event webpage

    • 1 seat at Brighter Together Gala

    • Text recognition in printed and digital promotional material**

    • Text recognition on event webpage