2021 Virtual Gala
Recording

On Friday, April 23rd, the “Virtual Toast to the Catholic Charities Gala” was live streamed for all to enjoy. Since its inception in 2011, the Annual Gala has raised over $1.5 million to allow Catholic Charities to serve our neighbors in need. While unable to join in person, the newly envisioned “Virtual Toast to the Gala” allowed the community to continue supporting Catholic Charities while also celebrating the level of success and awareness the gala has brought to the agency over the past 10 years. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for Catholic Charities services has significantly increased, which made funds raised by this Gala are more critical than ever.

Details

Hosted by:

The Most Reverend Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama
&
the Catholic Charities Board of Directors

Friday, April 23, 2O21

7:OO PM

The 2021 Catholic Charities “Toast to the Gala” was live streamed for all to enjoy free of cost.

Questions: Contact Katey Fithian, Director of Development, at 984-900-3119 or Katey.Fithian@ccharitiesdor.org.

History

Since its inception in 2011, the Annual Gala has raised over $1.5 million to allow Catholic Charities to serve our neighbors in need. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this need has significantly increased within our diocese, which is why the funds raised by the Gala are more critical than ever.

The event was first held in the Cardinal Gibbons High School gymnasium in 2011. Over time the event outgrew this space, attracting over 400 guests a year, and was moved to other locations including the Downtown Raleigh Marriott and the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Catholic Charities has been honored to have speakers such as Duke Football Coach David Cutcliffe and former President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, Dr. Carolyn Woo, share in this tremendous event.

While we cannot join in person in 2021, the newly envisioned “Virtual Toast to the Gala” will allow our community to continue supporting Catholic Charities while also celebrating the level of success and awareness the Gala has brought to the agency over the past 10 years.

Sponsors
& Committee

Committee

Ellen Crowley, Chair
Diane Johnston
Ginger Ward-Presson
Therese Taxis
Molly O’Reardan

Lisa Perkins
Executive Director

Katey Fithian
Development Director

Daniel Altenau
Communications Director

Gabby Amos
Office Coordinator

Wesly Holt
Senior Development Officer

Sponsorships

Questions: Contact Katey Fithian, Director of Development, at 984-900-3119 or Katey.Fithian@ccharitiesdor.org.

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsor

$25,000

Listing as a Diamond Sponsor periodically throughout the webcast
Verbal recognition as a Diamond Sponsor during the webcast
Logo displayed on screen during the webcast
On screen advertisement displayed during the webcast
Listing as a Diamond Sponsor in the virtual event program, Catholic Charities website, event emails, and on social media pages
Opportunity for a “Sponsor Highlight” video on the Gala webpage
“Virtual Toast to the Gala” Signature Drink Recipe Card
Gala gift for use during the event

Sterling Sponsor

$15,000

Listing as a Sterling Sponsor periodically throughout the webcast
Verbal recognition as a Sterling Sponsor during the webcast
Logo displayed on screen during the webcast
On screen advertisement displayed during the webcast
Listing as a Sterling Sponsor in the virtual event program, Catholic Charities website, event emails, and on social media pages
Opportunity for a “Sponsor Highlight” video on the Gala webpage
“Virtual Toast to the Gala” Signature Drink Recipe Card
Gala gift for use during the event

Platinum Sponsor

$10,000

Listing as a Platinum Sponsor periodically throughout the webcast
Logo displayed on screen during the webcast
On screen advertisement displayed during the webcast
Listing as a Platinum Sponsor in the virtual event program, Catholic Charities website, event emails, and on social media pages
Opportunity for a “Sponsor Highlight” video on the Gala webpage
“Virtual Toast to the Gala” Signature Drink Recipe Card
Gala gift for use during the event

Gold Sponsor

$5,000

Listing as a Gold Sponsor periodically throughout the webcast
Logo displayed on screen during the webcast
Listing as a Gold Sponsor in the virtual event program, Catholic Charities website, event emails, and on social media pages
“Virtual Toast to the Gala” Signature Drink Recipe Card
Gala gift for use during the event

Silver Sponsor

$2,500

Listing as a Silver Sponsor periodically throughout the webcast
Listing as a Silver Sponsor in the virtual event program, Catholic Charities website, event emails, and on social media pages
“Virtual Toast to the Gala” Signature Drink Recipe Card
Gala gift for use during the event

Bronze Sponsor

$1,000

Listing as a Bronze Sponsor periodically throughout the webcast
Listing as a Bronze Sponsor in the virtual event program, Catholic Charities website, event emails, and on social media pages
“Virtual Toast to the Gala” Signature Drink Recipe Card

On Screen Advertisment | $500

Raffle

$50 per ticket or 3 for $100!

Winners were drawn during the live webcast on Friday, April 23, 2021.

Raffle Ticket Prizes

~1st Prize~

A choice between an Alaskan land tour for two or a week-long stay at the exclusive Kiawah Island Resort

~2nd Prize~

Angus Barn Five-Course
Wine Cellar Dinner for 12

Donated by The Angus Barn

~3rd Prize~

Taste of the Triangle Basket
Over $1,000 in gift certificates to local restaurants

2021 Virtual Gala Recording