2026 NU Foundation Gala | Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT Emily Hill AVP Advancement and Community Relations ehill3@nu.edu

Join Us OCTOBER 2, 2026

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6 P.M.

USS MIDWAY MUSEUM – FLIGHT DECK 910 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

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Why Sponsor?

The NU Foundation Gala brings together corporate leaders, philanthropists, alumni, and community partners committed to expanding access to education for nontraditional students. Sponsorship provides high-visibility brand exposure, exclusive networking opportunities, and meaningful alignment with National University’s mission to support ANDers: students who balance education AND work, AND family, AND military service, AND life.

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT Emily Hill AVP Advancement and Community Relations ehill3@nu.edu

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Impact in Action: What Last Year’s Support Made Possible Support from the NU Foundation Gala and related fundraising efforts has directly changed the lives of hundreds of students across our ANDers community:

More than 160 military and Veteran students were able to continue their education during the federal government shutdown.

More than 1,500 ANDers were able to begin or continue their studies at National University through needs-based scholarships funded in part by the Gala.

More than 50 Sanford College of Education students and military spouses were able to continue their teaching credentials following a PCS move.

Military and Veteran Food Pantry expanded food and grocery necessities for hundreds of students and families.

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SPONSORSHIP COMPARISON CHART

All sponsorship levels listed below will receive logo/name recognition on event signage, event website, promotional emails and ads, digital and printed event invitation, and post-event marketing materials.

Benefits

Presenting Sponsor $25,000

Fireworks Show Sponsor $20,000

ANDers Impact Story Sponsor $15,000

President’s Reception Sponsor

Education Ambassador Sponsor

$15,000

$15,000

Military & Veteran ANDers Student Host

Navigator Sponsor

Take Flight Sponsor

$10,000

$5,000

$10,000

VIP hospitality service

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Naming Recognition

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Access for two (2) to a private gathering at the NU House

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On-stage recognition

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Event seating with signage

1 premium table (10 seats)

1 table (10 seats)

8 seats

1 premium table (10 seats)

1 premium table (10 seats)

1 table (10 seats)

1 table (10 seats)

1 table (10 seats)

Tickets to the President’s Reception

10 tickets

4 tickets

4 tickets

4 tickets

4 tickets

4 tickets

2 tickets

Sponsor feature in the event program

2-page feature

Full-page feature

Full-page feature

Full-page feature

Full-page feature

Half-page feature

Half-page feature

Quarterpage ad

Dedicated sponsor spotlight

Dedicated sponsor spotlight

Dedicated sponsor spotlight

Dedicated sponsor spotlight

Dedicated sponsor spotlight

Social media posts

Social media posts

Social media posts

Recognition on social media

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SIGNATURE AND IMPACT SPONSORSHIPS

Fireworks Show Sponsor

The defining partner of the evening $25,000 (One available)

The signature closing moment of the evening $20,000 (One available)

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Presenting Sponsor

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Naming recognition as “Fireworks Show presented by [Sponsor]” • On-stage recognition immediately before the fireworks • Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala • On-stage recognition during opening remarks • One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the front row within the premier ANDers Circle section • Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception • Full-page sponsor feature in the event program • Premier logo recognition on: • Event signage • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media

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Naming recognition as “2026 NU Foundation Gala presented by [Sponsor]” Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala On-stage recognition during opening remarks VIP hospitality service One premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the front row within the premier ANDers Circle section 10 tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception 2-page sponsor feature in the event program Premier logo recognition on: • Event signage • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media

President’s Reception Sponsor

For sponsors who want to be associated with the most meaningful student moment of the night $15,000 (One available)

For sponsors seeking high-level access and exclusive networking $15,000 (One available)

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Exclusive naming of the President’s Reception Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala • Prominent signage at reception entrance • Verbal recognition during program • One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the first two rows within the premier ANDers Circle section • Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception • Full-page sponsor feature in event program • Premier logo recognition on: • Event signage • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media

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Exclusive recognition as sponsor of the featured ANDers student story • Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala • Eight (8) tickets to the NU Foundation gala with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the first two rows within the premier ANDers Circle section. You and your guests will be seated with the ANDers Impact Story speaker and their guest, making a table of 10 seats.

• Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception • On-stage acknowledgment during the impact segment • Logo inclusion on screen during student story presentation • Full-page sponsor feature in the event program • Premier logo recognition on: • Event signage • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media

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ANDers™ Impact Story Sponsor

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SIGNATURE AND IMPACT SPONSORSHIPS

Education Ambassador Sponsor For sponsors who want strong visibility tied to a signature guest experience $15,000 (Three available) •

Access for two (2) to a private, invitation-only gathering with NU President Mark Milliron at the NU House the evening before the gala • Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following: • Dessert • Decor • Parking • Verbal recognition as “Education Ambassador” during the program • One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the first three rows within the premier ANDers Circle section • Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception • Full-page sponsor feature in the event program • Premier logo recognition on: • Event signage • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media

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Military & Veteran ANDers™ Student Host Sponsor Honor those who serve and continue learning $10,000 • •

Recognition as Military & Veteran ANDers Table Host One (1) premium table of 10: • 6-7 military-connected students • 3-4 sponsor guests • On-stage recognition during military/Veteran acknowledgment moment • Half-page sponsor feature in event program • Premier logo recognition on: • Event signage • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Social media posts

Navigator Sponsor A driving force behind the evening’s impact $10,000 • •

Verbal recognition at the event One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the premier ANDers Circle section • Four (4) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception • Half-page sponsor feature in the event program • Logo/name recognition on: • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Social media posts

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EXPERIENCE AND VISIBILITY SPONSORSHIPS

Print Program Sponsor

$10,000 (One available)

$7,500 (One available)

$5,000 (One available)

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Two (2) tickets to the NU Foundation Gala, including dinner and entertainment • Quarter-page color ad in event program • Logo placement and recognition as Print Program Sponsor at the event • Logo/name recognition on: • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)

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Five (5) tickets to the NU Foundation Gala, including dinner and entertainment • Half-page color ad in event program • Logo placement and recognition as Floral Sponsor at the event • Logo/name recognition on: • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)

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One (1) premium table (10 seats) with prominent signage, including dinner and entertainment with seating in the premier ANDers Circle section • Half-page color ad in event program • Logo placement and recognition as Entertainment Sponsor at the event • Logo/name recognition on: • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026)

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TABLE AND ENTRY-LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS

Take Flight Sponsor

Soaring Scholars Table

$5,000

$3,500

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One (1) table (10 seats) with table signage, including dinner and entertainment Two (2) tickets to the exclusive President’s Reception Quarter-page ad in the event program Logo/name recognition on: • Event website • Promotional emails and advertisements • Digital and printed event invitation (commitment by June 1, 2026) • Post-event marketing materials • Social media posts

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One (1) table (10 seats) with table signage, including dinner and entertainment Logo/name recognition on: • Event program • Event website

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