NDI New Mexico Gala Sponsorship
Each year, NDI New Mexico provides our life-changing programs to thousands of children across the state at no cost to families or with sliding-scale tuition. This is only possible because of your generosity!
Our annual Galas at The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque and The Dance Barns in Santa Fe are our largest fundraisers of the year. These spectacular evenings feature vibrant live performances by our talented students, followed by an elegant dinner, dancing, and celebration under the big tent.
The festivities raise critical funds that sustain our statewide programs; from in-school classes in public elementary schools to advanced after-school training, and professional development for our extraordinary team of teaching artists and musicians.
Sponsorships offer a range of meaningful benefits, including recognition, tickets, and access to an exclusive VIP reception.
Join us as a Gala Sponsor and help New Mexico’s children discover excellence, resilience, and possibility through the power of transformative arts education.
Save the Date for our 2026 Galas!
Albuquerque Gala: May 2, 2026
Santa Fe Gala: May 9, 2026
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Enterprise Bank & Trust
Fidelity Investments
SANTA FE GALA 2026 Levels
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 AT THE DANCE BARNS
Forces of Nature!
5:00 p.m. Champagne reception and performance followed by a seated dinner, dancing, and entertainment in the big tent!
Sponsors enjoy an exclusive VIP Reception!
IMPACT of becoming a Corporate Sponsor: NDI New Mexico ranks last in childhood well-being, but together we can change that. Since our inception in 1994, NDI New Mexico has empowered over 165,000 children to succeed in school, stay healthy, and gain confidence through our life-changing programs. Your sponsorship fuels these programs, transforms young lives, and helps move New Mexico forward.
All Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- Tickets to the Gala performance and dinner
- One year of Founders’ Circle, Circle of Distinction, or Circle of Excellence membership
- Appreciation post(s) on NDI New Mexico social media
- Recognition on Gala promotional materials, including NDI New Mexico’s website
- Exclusive invitations to events and performances with preferred seating for one year
- VIP reception invitation
- Press release and newspaper acknowledgement post Gala
Additional benefits at each level:
IMPRESARIO - $50,000
BENEFITS CUSTOMIZED UPON REQUEST, TO INCLUDE:
- Two tables (20 tickets) and premiere seating during the Gala, ten valet parking passes
- Logo recognition at the Gala
- Full page ad in the program book with preferred placement
- Logo recognition in our yearly program book
- Circle of Excellence membership for one year
- Recognition on all Gala promotional materials including the website and The Dance Barns lobby for one year
- Ten appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
PRODUCER - $25,000
BENEFITS CUSTOMIZED UPON REQUEST, TO INCLUDE:
- Two tables (20 tickets) and premiere seating during the Gala, ten valet parking passes
- Logo recognition at the Gala
- Full page ad in the program book with preferred placement
- Logo recognition in our yearly program book
- Circle of Excellence membership for one year
- Recognition on all Gala promotional materials including the website and The Dance Barns lobby for one year
- Eight appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
VIRTUOSO - $20,000
BENEFITS CUSTOMIZED UPON REQUEST, TO INCLUDE:
- One table (10 tickets) and premiere seating during the Gala, five valet parking passes
- Logo recognition at the Gala
- Full page ad in the program book with preferred placement
- Logo recognition in our yearly program book
- Circle of Excellence membership for one year
- Six appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
DIRECTOR – $10,000
- One table (10 tickets) and premiere seating during the Gala, five valet parking passes
- Full page ad in the program book with preferred placement
- Logo recognition in our yearly program book
- Circle of Excellence membership for one year
- Five appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
CHOREOGRAPHER – $5,000
- Four tickets to the Gala, two valet parking passes
- Half page ad in the program book
- Logo recognition in our yearly program book
- Circle of Distinction membership for one year
- Three appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
CONDUCTOR – $3,500
- Two tickets to the Gala
- Half page ad in the program book
- Founders’ Circle Membership for one year
- Two appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
DESIGNER – $2,500
- Two tickets to the Gala
- Quarter page ad in the program book
- Founders’ Circle Membership for one year
- Two appreciation posts on NDI New Mexico social media
ENTERTAINER – $1,500
- Two tickets to the Gala
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
- One appreciation post on NDI New Mexico social media
VIP TABLE HOST – $6,000
- One table (10 tickets) and preferred seating at the Gala, five valet parking passes
- Circle of Distinction membership for one year
TABLE HOST – $3,500
- One table (10 tickets) at the Gala
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
INDIVIDUAL TICKET – $400
- One ticket to the Gala
ALBUQUERQUE GALA 2026 Levels
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 AT THE HILAND THEATER
Route 66: Legends of the Road
5:00 p.m. Champagne reception and performance followed by a seated dinner, dancing, and entertainment in the big tent!
Sponsors enjoy an exclusive VIP Reception!
IMPACT of becoming a Corporate Sponsor: NDI New Mexico ranks last in childhood well-being, but together we can change that. Since our inception in 1994, NDI New Mexico has empowered over 165,000 children to succeed in school, stay healthy, and gain confidence through our life-changing programs. Your sponsorship fuels these programs, transforms young lives, and helps move New Mexico forward.
All Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- Tickets to the Gala performance and dinner including valet parking pass(es)
- Circle of Distinction or Founders’ Circle membership for one year
- Appreciation post(s) with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Recognition on Gala promotional materials, including NDI New Mexico’s website
- Exclusive invitations to events and performances with preferred seating for one year
- VIP reception invitation
Additional benefits at each level:
Impresario - $50,000
BENEFITS CUSTOMIZED UPON REQUEST, TO INCLUDE:
- Two tables (20 tickets) and premiere seating during the Gala, ten valet parking passes
- Logo recognition at the Gala
- Full page color ad in the program book
- Circle of Excellence membership
- Recognition in The Hiland Theater lobby for one year
- Four appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
Producer - $25,000
BENEFITS CUSTOMIZED UPON REQUEST, TO INCLUDE:
- Two tables (20 tickets) and premiere seating during the Gala, ten valet parking passes
- Logo recognition at the Gala
- Full page color ad in the program book
- Circle of Excellence membership
- Recognition in The Hiland Theater lobby for one year
- Four appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
Virtuoso - $20,000
BENEFITS CUSTOMIZED UPON REQUEST, TO INCLUDE:
- One table (10 tickets) to the Gala, five valet parking passes
- Logo recognition at the Gala
- Full page color ad in the program book
- Circle of Excellence membership for one year
- Four appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
DIRECTOR – $10,000
- One table (10 tickets) to the Gala, five valet parking passes
- Full page color ad in the program book
- Circle of Excellence membership for one year
- Four appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Specialized naming opportunity at the Gala
CHOREOGRAPHER – $5,000
- Six (6) tickets to the Gala, three valet parking passes
- Half page color ad in the program book
- Circle of Distinction membership for one year
- Three appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Naming opportunity at the Gala
CONDUCTOR – $3,500
- Four (4) tickets to the Gala, two valet parking passes
- Quarter page color ad in the program book
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
- Two appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
- Naming opportunity at the Gala
DESIGNER – $2,500
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala, one valet parking pass
- Quarter page color ad in the program book
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
- Two appreciation posts with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
ENTERTAINER – $1,500
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala, one valet parking pass
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
- One appreciation post with logo recognition on NDI New Mexico social media
VIP TABLE HOST – $4,000
- One table (10 tickets) to the Gala with preferred seating, five valet parking passes
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
TABLE HOST – $3,000
- One table (10 tickets) to the Gala, one valet parking pass
- Founders’ Circle membership for one year
INDIVIDUAL TICKET – $300
- One ticket to the Gala
Thank You 2025 Gala Sponsors
Impresario
Producer
Virtuoso
Director
City Councilor Brook Bassan
City Councilor Dan Champine
City Councilor Renée Grout
City Councilor Nichole Rogers
Choreographer
Conductor
Designer
Entertainer
Media Sponsor
VIP Table Hosts
Connie & Paul Cassidy
Diane Fisher
Table Hosts
Adelmo “Del” and Rebecca Archuleta
Suzanne Barker
Jean and John Berndt
Linda DiPaolo Love and Stephen Love
Cinnie Dulin
Deborah Fritz
Elizabeth Geier
Katie Gardner/Nancy and Cliff Blaugrund
Mary and Allen Gulledge
Peggy and Tom Hubbard
Jesse Martinez
Carmen Paradis and Brian McGrath
Kate and Robert Moss
Ocean Munds-Dry and Randy Dry
Leslie Nathanson Juris and Hervey Juris
Michael E. Reid and William E. Robnett
Sandi Sain
Sandy and Bruce Seligman
Jonathan & Jessica St. Cyr
Barbara and Mark Steinberg
Linda Vanzi
Marietta Leis and David Vogel
Jennifer Watson and Christopher Beyer
Helen Wertheim
