133 Mission Street Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 429-3410 | Fax (831) 429-3439
Saturday • January 31, 2026 • at The Grove
Join us for a night of Celebration & Community
We want to see you in your VIP best and dancing shoes for an elegant evening of fun for a great cause. You're invited to the first ever Gala for the Santa Cruz City Schools Future Fund Endowment, a sustainable resource built to lift generations of Santa Cruz kids above the ebbs and flows of economic uncertainty—ensuring their future is defined by their own excellence, not financial or political fluctuations.
Crest of the Wave Sponsor:
Santa Cruz-based Bogard Construction is supporting the first-ever Gala for the Santa Cruz City Schools Future Fund as a Crest of the Wave Sponsor.
High Tide Champion Sponsors:
Ryan Coonerty & Emily Bernard Coonerty
Casey Coonerty Protti & Michel Protti
Sponsor the Gala
Your sponsorship not only demonstrates your commitment to education but also provides visibility for your business or organization while making a lasting impact. If you are interested in sponsoring our Gala, write to Superintendent@sccs.net.
We are proud to offer the following sponsorship levels:
Crest of the Wave Sponsor | $10,000+
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Recognition on a perpetual plaque in the SCCS Central Office Lobby
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Most prominent logo placement on all gala materials (invitations, program, signage, website, social media, press releases)
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Opportunity for a representative to offer brief remarks from the podium
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Full-page, premium ad placement in the gala program
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One premier table with seating for 8 guests, 2 bottles of wine, and 8 bar tickets
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Featured recognition on District social media, SCCS Future Fund website (1 year), and State of Our Schools community mailing
Become a sponsor by writing to Superintendent@sccs.net
High Tide Champion | $5,000
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Prominent logo placement on major gala materials
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Half-page ad in the gala program
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One premier table with seating for 8 guests, 2 bottles of wine, and 8 bar tickets
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Verbal recognition from the podium
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Social media features, website listing (1 year), and recognition in State of Our Schools mailing
Become a sponsor by writing to Superintendent@sccs.net
Ocean Current Benefactor | $2,500
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Logo placement on gala program, signage, and website
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One premier table with seating for 8 guests and 2 bottles of wine
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Quarter-page ad in the gala program
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General social media acknowledgments, website listing (1 year), and State of Our Schools recognition
Become a sponsor by writing to Superintendent@sccs.net
Wave Maker | $1,000
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Name listed in the gala program and website
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Shared logo recognition on event signage
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Four complimentary gala tickets
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Social media thank-you posts and State of Our Schools recognition
Become a sponsor by writing to Superintendent@sccs.net
Current Contributor | $500
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Name listed in the gala program
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Two complimentary gala tickets
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Social media thank-you posts and State of Our Schools recognition
Become a sponsor by writing to Superintendent@sccs.net
Silent Auction & Raffle Donations
In addition to sponsorships, we welcome contributions to our silent auction and raffle. Gift certificates, experiences, products, and services make our auction both exciting and successful while showcasing the generosity of our community.
To donate, write to Superintendent@sccs.net