2023 CSS Gala and Auction
April 14, 2023 6:00 pm - April 22, 2023 9:00 pm
The Colorado Springs School, Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Individual Ticket - $196.20
$196
Enjoy an evening of total CSS upliftment! This is a fundraising event, and there will also be silent and live auctions and the beloved Raise the Paddle event. You will hear from those who are most impacted by CSS - a Lower School choir, an alumnus reflecting on his education, and a former faculty giving words of wisdom. Enjoy a brief promotional video and hear the current status of the School. All Dinner Event ticket holders can attend the After-Party, to include dancing and your favorite adult beverages.
Early Bird Table
$1,750
Gather up your friends to take advantage of our early bird discount for an entire table. Enjoy a 3 course meal with wine pairing, our signature cocktails, and a champagne toast!
You will hear from those who are most impacted by CSS - an ECC choir, an alumnus reflecting on his education, and a former faculty giving words of wisdom. Enjoy a brief promotional video and hear the current status of the School. This is a fundraising event, and there will also be silent and live auctions and the beloved Raise the Paddle event. All Dinner Event ticket holders can attend the After-Party, to include dancing and your favorite adult beverages.
Ticket prices after April 1, 2023, will be $196.20
Poker, Pizza & Whiskey Night
$60
You're invited to a Poker, Pizza & Whiskey Night on Friday, March 3, from 6-9 p.m. in Lewis B. Maytag Dining Hall! Test your luck in a Texas Hold-em Poker tournament while partaking in delicious food, drinks, and conversation with members of the CSS community. Tickets for this 2023 Auction & Gala warm-up event are $60 per person when purchased by February 27 - or $70 at the door - and include:
- Your buy-in to a timed Poker tournament with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners eligible to receive exclusive prizes valued at over $1,000.
- Poker play will begin at 6:30 p.m. sharp - blinds will double every 30 minutes during the first hour of play and every 15 minutes during the second hour of play.
- Board games will also be available for those who don't want to play Poker.
- One drink ticket for a complimentary whiskey flight or other beverage of your choosing, followed by a cash bar.
- All you can eat pizza, sweets, and snacks.
- A Gala signature drink-tasting.
- Access to discounted Gala tickets.
- Child care on campus (snack only included, so please feed your children prior to drop-off).
Note: all food is prepared in a kitchen that may use tree nuts and/or peanuts, gluten, dairy products and other allergens.
Thank you to our amazing donors who contributed to this event:
- Veterans Liquor
- Parry's Pizza
- Vital Promotions
- The Ski Shop
- Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks
ITEMS FOR PURCHASE
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Diamond Sponsor
$60,000
Our 60th Anniversary Diamond SPONSOR is a unique and honored supporter of CSS! For $60,000, our sole Legacy Sponsor will receive the following:
* Your company name and logo at all CSS theater and athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year
* Family or corporate portrait session by Vaughan and Walker Photography
* Exclusive historical tour of CSS for up to 8 people, refreshments provided
* Signature Song and Dance Selection- you pick the music for one song
* 10 complimentary bottles of wine at the event
* 10 tickets to the event with Premier Seating (includes After-Party)
* Shout out from stage by Head of School, with description of your business.
* Shout out from stage by our Auctioneer.
* 6 Special Feature Social Media posts with logos and links (2 LinkedIn, 4 Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)
* Your one-page ad on our online auction platform
*Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during event.
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
This is an incredible opportunity to help move CSS forward in its mission to prepare students for a dynamic world. Funds will go towards teacher retention, experiential education, and need-based scholarships.
Thank you in advance!
Gold Sponsor
$50,000
For $50,000, our sole Gold Sponsor will receive the following:
* Family or corporate portrait session by Vaughan and Walker Photography
* Exclusive historical tour of CSS for up to 8 people, refreshments provided
* Signature Song and Dance Selection- you pick the music for one song and lead our guest in dancing on the dance floor.
* 6 complimentary bottles of wine at the event
* 10 tickets to the event with Premier Seating close to the stage. Includes After-Party
* Shout out from stage by Head of School
* 5 Special Feature Social Media posts with logos and links
* Your ad on our online auction platform, higher sponsorships are shown first.
* Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during event.
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
Ruby Sponsor
$40,000
For $40,000, our sole RubySponsor will receive the following:
* Exclusive historical tour of CSS for up to 8 people, refreshments provided
* Signature Song and Dance Selection- you pick the music for one song and lead our guests in dancing on the dance floor.
* 6 complimentary bottles of wine at the event
* 10 tickets to the event with Premier Seating close to the stage. Includes After-Party
* Shout out from stage by Head of School
* 4 Special Feature Social Media posts with logos and links
* Your ad on our online auction platform, higher sponsorships are shown first.
* Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during event.
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
Pearl Sponsor
$30,000
For $30,000, our sole Pearl Sponsor will receive the following:
* Exclusive historical tour of CSS for up to 8 people, refreshments provided
* 5 complimentary bottles of wine at the event
* 10 tickets to the event with Premier Seating close to the stage. Includes After-Party
* Shout out from stage by Head of School
* 3 Special Feature Social Media posts with logos and links
* Your ad on our online auction platform, higher sponsorships are shown first.
* Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during event.
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
Silver Sponsor
$25,000
For $25,000, our sole Silver Sponsor will receive the following:
* 5 complimentary bottles of wine at the event
* 10 tickets to the event with Premier Seating close to the stage. Includes After-Party
* Shout out from stage by Head of School
* 2 Special Feature Social Media posts with logos and links
* Your ad on our online auction platform, higher sponsorships are shown first.
* Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during the event; will share slide with other Silver Sponsors
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
Crystal Sponsor
$15,000
For $15,000, our sole Crystal Sponsor will receive the following:
* 8 tickets to the event with Premier Seating close to the stage. Includes After-Party
* Shout out from stage by Head of School.
* 1 Special Feature Social Media post with logo and link
* Your ad on our online auction platform, higher sponsorships are shown first.
* Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during the event; will share slide with other Crystal Sponsors
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
Bronze Sponsor
$10,000
For $10,000, our sole Bronze Sponsor will receive the following:
* 6 tickets to the event with Premier Seating close to the stage. Includes After-Party
* 1 Special Feature Social Media post with logo and link
* Your ad on our online auction platform, higher sponsorships are shown first.
*Logo and name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during the event; will share slide with other Bronze Sponsors.
* Logo and name in event program
* Logo and name on sponsorship webpage for event.
Major Sponsor
$5,000
Our 60th Anniversary MAJOR SPONSORS are making major impact on the success of CSS with their support. For $5,000, our thee Major Sponsors will receive:
* Shared ad page with other Major Sponsors in Online Auction Platform
* Name on slide with other Major Sponsors in scrolling slideshow before and during the event
* Name in event program
* Name on sponsorship webpage for event
* 4 tickets to the event (seating assigned by event planners). (Includes After-party in Lewis B. Maytag Hall Dining Hall)
Benefactor Sponsor
$3,000
60th Anniversary BENEFACTOR SPONSORS believe in and support CSS for $3,000. Our five Benefactor Sponsors will receive:
* Name on slide with other Benefactor Sponsors in scrolling slideshow before and during the event
* Name in event program
* Name on sponsorship webpage for event
* 2 tickets to the event (seating assigned by event planners). (Includes After-party in Lewis B. Maytag Hall Dining Hall)
Birthday Sponsor
$1,962
Our 60th Anniversary BIRTHDAY SPONSORS celebrate our 1962 birthday with support for our next 60 years and more. For $1962, our 8 Birthday Sponsors will receive:
* Name on slide with other Birthday Sponsors in scrolling slideshow before and during the event
* Name in event program
* Name on Sponsorship webpage for event
Friendship Sponsor
$500
For your sponsorship, you will receive:
* Name in program under special gratitude page
* Name on sponsorship webpage for event
* name on scrolling slideshow showing before and during event. (Name only, 80 characters max; will share slide with other Friendship sponsors)
After Party Only Ticket
$75
If you can't come to the Gala, join us at the After Party! Dancing, champagne toast, and 60th anniversary cake. Silent Auction items will remain open until 10:00 p.m.
Galentine's Day
$60
Enjoy a 21+ ladies night out from 6-8:30 p.m. this Galentine's Day, February 13, 2023, in The Colorado Springs School's Historic Trianon! Tickets for this Paint & Sip Gala Warm-up event, limited to 20 attendees, are $60 per person and include:
- A guided Valentine's Day-themed painting class
- Open bar (and other refreshments, such as a personalized charcuterie board, also available for purchase)
- A complimentary Gala signature drink-tasting. Help us select the ladies' drink to be offered at CSS's Fundraising Dinner & Auction on April 22
- Access to discounted Gala tickets
- The chance to win exclusive prizes valued at over $500
Special thanks to our generous donors ranging from Artiva Nails & Co., Colorado Karma By Kaja, Luna Float Spa, Rocky Mountain Food Tours, and more.
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50% Colorado Childcare Tax Credit.
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You can still bid!We will celebrate the School's largest fundraising event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, on the campus of The Colorado Springs School. It is sure to be an incredible party as we support the CSS's Annual Fund and the Early Childhood Center (ECC) at CSS.
Why are we supporting the ECC with our gala donations? Our ECC expenses are paid from our operating fund, which the Annual Fund augments. By giving to the ECC, funds are freed up to cover all other important expenses, including teacher retention, experiential education, and needs-based scholarships - our most important assets!
By us designating all funds to the ECC, all donations to our Gala will automatically qualify for the Childhood Tax Credit, which can potentially give back 50% of your donation in the form of a tax credit!
Schedule of Events:
COCKTAILS & HORS D'OEUVRES
5:30 p.m. | Trianon
THREE-COURSE DINNER & WINE PAIRING
6:30 p.m. | Louise Honnen Tutt Field House
AFTER PARTY (ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE)
8:30-11 p.m. | Louise Honnen Tutt Field House
Your Gala ticket purchase of $196.20 covers all three events
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For those unable to attend the Gala, the After Party is available for individual purchase at $75 per person. Look for these tickets in our Items for Purchase section!
Mobile Bidding: This is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) event, as we will once again boast our tech-savvy platform with online ticketing, mobile bidding, pre-swiped credit cards, bidding scoreboards, and easy electronic check-out! Can't join us at the event, no problem. Bid with us from around the world using this platform. Text your bids to be part of all the action. Auction items will be displayed for preview the week leading up to our event. Register and receive a text message alert when bidding opens! All registered bidders agree to comply with the auction rules.
For assistance with donating Auction items, please contact Fundraising and Grants Coordinator Deb Swanson: [email protected] | (719) 434-3506
Interested in becoming an event sponsor, please contact Fundraising and Grants Coordinator Deb Swanson: [email protected] | (719) 434-3506
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