AVANCE is a national nonprofit organization that focuses on early childhood education and parenting education, specifically within Latino communities, to support families on their journeys to economic mobility. Since 1973, AVANCE has served more than 200,000 children and caregivers across the country.
AVANCE's 50th Anniversary
Grand Finale Gala
Saturday, September 14, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Join us on AVANCE’s birthday for our Grand Finale Gala, a once-in-a-lifetime event marking the conclusion of our yearlong celebration of AVANCE’s 50th Anniversary.
Dinner, live music, and entertainment are just the start of this unforgettable evening. Settle in for a fireside chat with distinguished education leaders and prepare to be moved by the inspiring and heartwarming testimonials of the AVANCE families who have shaped our journey over the past 50 years. In a special awards presentation, we will also honor AVANCE Founder Dr. Gloria G. Rodriguez and the Zale Foundation, which provided the seed funding for AVANCE in 1973.
Tables for ten (10) guests can be purchased for $5,000 using the link below. Event sponsorships and a limited number of individual tickets are also available.
BUY TICKETS HERE!
We can't wait to see you and celebrate with you!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Socias/os
Aliadas/os
Colaboradoras/es
Become a Sponsor!
You can sponsor our 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Gala at one of the levels listed below. Your sponsorship will help AVANCE continue to provide education and support to more than 14,000 caregivers, children, and family child care providers each year. You can use the button below to pay for your sponsorship online or contact us at development@avance.org if you would like to use another payment method.
La Mera Mera: $50,000
- Onstage recognition as La Mera Mera sponsor during event
- Three (3) minutes of premier sponsor remarks during event
- Sixty (60) second commercial during event
- Recognition as La Mera Mera sponsor and priority logo placement in event program
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition as La Mera Mera sponsor on event webpage, priority logo placement and link to sponsor’s website
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Two (2) exclusive social media posts announcing La Mera Mera Sponsor
- Private meet and greet with CEO Teresa Granillo and founder Gloria Rodriguez
- Premier table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Parking
- VIP Reception
Madrinas y Padrinos: $25,000
- Onstage recognition as Madrinas y Padrinos sponsor during event
- Recognition as Madrinas y Padrinos sponsor and priority logo placement in event program
- Full-page ad in event program
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Recognition as Madrinas y Padrinos on event webpage, premier logo placement and link to sponsor’s website
- Two (2) exclusive social media posts announcing Madrinas y Padrinos sponsor
- Private meet and greet with CEO Teresa Granillo and founder Gloria Rodriguez
- Premier table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Parking
- VIP Reception
Socias/os: $15,000
- Recognition as Socias/os sponsor and premier logo placement in event program
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition of Socias/os on event webpage, premier logo placement and link to sponsor’s website
- Premier logo placement on event signage
- Two (2) exclusive social media posts announcing Socias/os sponsor
- Premier table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Parking
- VIP Reception
Aliadas/os: $10,000
- Logo placement in event program
- Logo placement on event signage and webpage
- Recognition as Aliadas/os sponsor in group social media posts
- Table for ten (10) Guests
- VIP Reception
Colaboradoras/es: $5,000
- Name placement in event program
- Name placement on event signage and webpage
- Recognition as Colaboradoras/es sponsor in group social media posts
- Reserved seats for ten (10) Guests
Amigas/os: $3,000
nonprofit/small business sponsorship
- Name placement in event program
- Name placement on webpage
- Recognition as Amigas/os sponsor in group social media posts
- Reserved seats for ten (10) Guests