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Green & Gold Gala

The future begins at Sacramento State

Reflecting | Celebrating | Inspiring

The Green & Gold Gala is Sacramento State's signature fundraising event. Funds raised will go toward the Seth Nelsen Emergency Grant Endowment, named in honor of President Robert and Jody Nelsen's son, to help students overcome financial burdens impacting their ability to remain enrolled.

Join us to support students as they fulfill their dreams of earning a college degree.


Event Details

Thursday, April 20, 2023

5:30 - 9:00 PM

Sacramento State's University Ballroom

Please reserve your spot by March 30, 2023


Menu Offerings

Braised Short RibsSalmonVegan

Individual Tickets

$250
One Ticket
$500
Two Tickets
$1,000
Four Tickets
$1,500
Six Tickets
$2,000
Eight Tickets


To purchase individual tickets, please select the "Individual Tickets ($250 each)" Button and input your purchase total in the contribution box. If you are purchasing more than one ticket and know who your guests will be, please provide their information for seating purposes. If you do not know at this time, please update us later when you can by emailing advancement@csus.edu.


Sponsorship Opportunities

$5,000
Green Level
$10,000
Gold Level
$25,000
Platinum Level
$50,000
Presidential Level
$75,000
Diamond Level
$100,000
Title Sponsor - SOLD!


For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities and corresponding benefits, please click here.

To purchase a sponsorship, please select the "Sponsorships" button and input your purchase total in the contribution box. If you know who your guests will be, please provide their information for seating purposes. If you do not know at this time, please update us later when you can by emailing advancement@csus.edu


Tax Deductibility Information

Contribution Level

Sponsorship Amount

Fair Market Value

Tax Deductible Amount*

Title Sponsor (16 guests)

$100,000

$2,000

$98,000 

Diamond Level (16 guests)

$75,000

$2,000

$73,000 

Presidential Level (8 guests)

$50,000

$1,000

$49,000 

Platinum Level (8 guests)

$25,000

$1,000

$24,000 

Gold Level (8 guests)

$10,000

$1,000

$9,000 

Green Level (4 guests)

$5,000

$500

$4,500 

Individual Ticket (1 guest)

$250

$125

$125 

*Please consult with your tax attorney or financial advisor to determine if your gift is tax-deductible.


Thank you to our sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

University Foundation at Sacramento State

Platinum Sponsor

UC Davis Health

Gold Sponsors

Academic Affairs

Bernice Bass de Martinez

College of Business

CapRadio

Comstock's Magazine

Drobny Law Offices, Inc.

EDGE Electrical Consulting

Information Resources & Technology

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SMUD

Pam & Stan Stewart

Taylor Builders

Sandor & Holly Tiche

University Foundation Legacy Board

Wells Fargo

Western Health Advantage

Green Sponsors

Administration and Business Affairs

Professor Ayad Al-Qazzaz Endowment, Department of Sociology

AT&T

David and Julie Bugatto

CalMatters

William and Marie Cordeiro

Greystar Student Living

College of Health and Human Services

Robert S. and Jody Nelsen

President’s Office & Inclusive Excellence

Rainbow Chamber & Foundation

Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce & Highlands Community Charter School

Greater Sacramento Economic Council & Sacramento Metro Chamber

Sand Hill Global Advisors

Sierra College

Student Affairs

University Housing Services

Visit Sacramento

Our Crowdfunding Groups