Underwriting
We completely sold out at our last Gala, so submitting your underwriting support early is a great choice!
What is Underwriting? Guests purchase Gala tables or seats (or split a table purchase with friends) early on at various levels that are higher than the ticket price. This added support allows guests to select who to sit with and receive other benefits all while contributing support to the school. Underwriting is a major source of Gala fundraising.
Become an underwriter or pay a pledge using the forms below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to submit your meal preferences.
BECOME AN UNDERWRITER
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MAKE A PLEDGE PAYMENT
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UNDERWRITER BENEFITS
$25,000—Disco Inferno
- Stage-side seating for ten at the Gala
- New! VIP check-in
- Invitations to the Let’s Get it On! Cocktail Party (Feb. 2024)*
- New! White-glove butler service for each Disco Inferno table
- New! Two bottles of champagne chilled and ready at your table
- Early access to the auction and to purchase auction sociables**
- Home delivery of all auction winnings
- Recognition in the invitation, program, website, and newsletter***
(fair market value $2,200)
$15,000—Funky Town
- Righteous seating for ten at the Gala
- New! VIP check-in
- Invitations to the Let’s Get it On! Cocktail Party (Feb. 2024)*
- New! Two bottles of champagne chilled and ready at your table
- Early access to auction and to purchase auction sociables**
- Home delivery of all auction winnings
- Recognition in the invitation, program, website, and newsletter ***
(fair market value $1,900)
$10,000—Do the Hustle
- Stellar seating for ten at the Gala
- Invitations to the Let’s Get it On! Cocktail Party (Feb. 2024)*
- New! Early access to purchase auction sociables**
- Recognition in the invitation, program, website, and newsletter***
(fair market value $1,750)
$7,000—We Are Family
- Radical seating for ten at the Gala
- Invitations to the Let’s Get it On! Cocktail Party (Feb. 2024)
- Recognition in the invitation, program, website, and newsletter***
(fair market value $1,750)
$1,500—Boogie Nights
- Boogie down seating at the Gala for two
- Invitations to the Let’s Get it On! Cocktail Party (Feb. 2024)*
- Recognition in the invitation, program, website, and newsletter***
(fair market value $350)
$700 Ring My Bell
- Fab seating at the Gala for two
- Recognition in the invitation, program, website, and newsletter***
(fair market value $300)
$250 each
- Seating for one person at the Gala (tickets are sold in January)
(fair market value $150)
* Invitation to attend the Underwriter Event in February 2024 is for contributors of $1,500+.
** Auction sociables are post-Gala events such as dinners, parties, children’s socials, and teacher outings, with limited tickets available and which typically sell out quickly.
*** Print deadlines for invitation and program are November 17, 2023, and January 22, 2024, respectively.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
The Post Oak Gala is a unique opportunity to reach our community. Post Oak does not allow any other type of advertising during the year. We invite you to consider the unique benefits of corporate underwriting for this event, which includes logo placement and recognition in various areas at the event. We invite you to download the sponsorship brochure to learn more.
If you would like to become an event sponsor or purchase advertising, you can download the form below or contact Post Oak Development Director Christina Cantu at christinacantu@postoakschool.org or 281-822-8024.
Purchase an ad in the Gala program
Each class’ fine art project sold at the live auction has been photographed and commemorated in this keepsake, and every guest is presented with the program at the start of the Gala dinner.
Required
Ad Sizes and Formats
- Full-page ad sizes:
- With bleeds: 7.25” x 7.75” (includes .125” bleed on each side)
- Without bleeds: maximum 6.25” x 7” or minimum 5.625” x 6.5”
- If choosing a full-page ad with bleeds, please note that the program has spiral binding in the center measuring .25”.
- Ads should be submitted print-ready either in PDF format or a high-resolution image (JPEG, TIFF) at 300 dpi.
Submission Deadline
- All final art must be submitted by Monday, January 29, 2024.
Submission Process
- Please submit final ads via email to development@postoakschool.org.
Meal Preference (if applicable)
Please use the form below to indicate your meal preference.
Required
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, all charitable contributions to The Post Oak School are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions? Contact Development Director Christina Kopanidis-Cantu at 281-822-8024 or christinacantu@postoakschool.org.