FOUNDERS' GALA
APRIL 18, 2020
Raleigh, NC
The Founders' Gala is headed back to NIP's home turf in 2020! We can't wait for you to join us for a weekend of fun, friendship, inspiration and (of course) fantastic music from our Co-founder Clay Aiken, all in celebration of the people making the world a better, more inclusive place!
YOU PICK THE SETLIST
Some of you may remember from last year's Gala that a certain songbird promised to let YOU, our supporters, choose this year's setlist.
Well, we're making good on that promise!
For this year's performance, all registered Gala attendees can submit songs they'd like Clay to perform, and then we are gonna hold a vote! That's right, YOU are going to be 100% behind this year's performance.
NEW THIS YEAR
Shake ya tail feather
This year the Gala conveniently coincides with the most DANCETASTIC performance event in the Triangle. NIP's Dancing Like the Stars is produced and hosted by Board Member Faye Parker at the Southern Women's Show!
Gala-goers will have the opportunity to revel in the shimmies, sequins, smiles, and smoooooth moves of local celebs & influencers as they dance their hearts out to support inclusion.
The Southern Women's Show features hundreds of boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty, and so much more.
The ticket and transportation costs are included with your Gala registration, so you can enjoy an amazing afternoon before the Gala's evening performance.
What people are saying about the Founders' Gala
"Loved Clay's singing and showmanship. I was very touched by all the honorees."
– 2017 Gala Attendee
"Besides being a ton of fun, the Gala is truly special because it honors those working every day to advance inclusion. What an amazing family NIP has built!"
– Past Gala Honoree
"The honorees are always so amazing and these past few years, ending with so many songs from Clay is just the icing on the cake!"
– 10+ year Gala Attendee
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Everybody Participates Everybody Belongs
There are many ways to support our mission. One of them is through donating.
Whether it's a little or a lot, it all helps and it all matters!