Become a Sponsor

Brighter Together sponsors bring their organization into a community committed to expanding opportunity — helping make this celebration possible while investing in the preparation, mentorship, and experiences that help Minds Matter Bay Area students thrive. Guests will celebrate over a chef-crafted dinner, live and silent auctions, and a meaningful paddle raise, all in support of first-generation, low-income students headed to the nation's most selective colleges.

2026 Sponsorship Levels

** 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

Ready to Sponsor Brighter Together?

To confirm your sponsorship, simply reply to the person who shared this opportunity with you or email Elissa Stankiewicz at Elissa.Stankiewicz@mindsmatterbay.org with your preferred sponsorship level. Our team will follow up with everything you need, including payment options, recognition details, and guest information.

You can confirm and pay for your sponsorship directly through our event page:




We look forward to celebrating with you on October 22!

Sponsor Brighter Together

Learn More about Brighter Together

Brighter Together is Minds Matter Bay Area's annual fundraising gala, taking place Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco. It's an elegant evening celebrating the students, volunteers, alumni, and supporters who make the organization's work possible, featuring inspiring student and alumni stories, live and silent auctions, a paddle raise, a chef-crafted dinner, and an interactive dessert experience.

Learn More

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