FOUNDERS' GALA
APRIL 2, 2022 @ 7:30pm
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
A.J. Fletcher Theater
Raleigh, NC
Registration has closed for this event. Contact tonyagillham@inclusionproject.org with any questions.
This year will be the *LAST year of the Founders’ Gala (so we can make room for something even more exciting next year!) and we want YOU to help us celebrate the END OF AN ERA. Not only will our co-founder Clay Aiken be singing the setlist that YOU voted for in 2020, but we want YOU to join us on stage!
Since our last event (Karaoke for Inclusion) was so much fun, we’ve decided to combine a few of those elements with the gala that we’ve all come to love, and create one epic experience to give the Founders’ Gala the proper send-off it deserves! This amazing night will include a singing competition with YOU as the participants and a performance by Clay, Ben, and the amazingly talented band.
Come one, come all and join us for an evening you won’t soon forget.
*This may be the end of the Founders' Gala, but not the end of our annual gathering! Gala attendees will also get a sneak peek of next year's event, so join us to be the first to know!
REGISTRATION LEVELS
Give a gift of $1,750
and receive...
- A reserved seat in the first 3 rows of the theater at the final Founders’ Gala
- An invitation to join the NIP Founders for Breakfast the morning of the Gala
- A picture with the Founders at Breakfast
- Your name listed in the final Gala program
- A 2022 Gala Keepsake
- Includes a $1500 tax deductible donation
Give a gift of $300
and receive...
- A reserved seat at the final Founders' Gala
- A 2022 Gala Keepsake
- Includes a $200 tax deductible donation
REGISTRATION DETAILS
The registration form for the Gala can be found be clicking the 'buttons' found on this page. Please note that guests that would like to sit together must register together (Just pick one person to register the whole group).
Once you register, you will receive information on how to make your donation and you can forward that to any of the guests in your group. Checks (preferred) and Credit Cards will be accepted and must be received within one month of registration or by March 25th (whichever is first). If you would like a tax receipt for your donation, you must pay for yourself (even if someone else registered you).
When making your payment, please provide the name of the person who registered you, as well as the names and emails of those you are paying for. This will ensure that we have everyone on our registration list correctly. If changes need to be made after you submit this info, please email the changes to TonyaGillham@inclusionproject.org by March 25th.
You can also contact TonyaGillham@inclusionproject.org if you would like to upgrade to the next level before the event.
SEATING ASSIGNMENTS
Theater seats will be reserved according to the time your registration is processed. Guests that would like to sit together must register together. Guests can still make their donations separately after registration.
Information about the theater as well as their seating chart are available on the theater website.
BREAKFAST WITH THE CO-FOUNDERS
9AM -12NOON @ Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Guests registering at the $1750 Level will receive an invite to join the Co-Founders, board and staff at breakfast Saturday morning at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. They will each have the opportunity to take an individual picture with the Co-Founders and share memories over breakfast with their fellow NIP supporters.
This year, in order to be able to spend a little more time with everyone, Clay and Diane, as well as other board members and staff will rotate to each table to catch up, relive some memories, discuss NIP and inclusion and answer any questions you may have for each of them.
SINGING COMPETITION
Our supporters will be the entertainment with a Singing Competition hosted by Clay Aiken! They'll show us their skills and perform on the Theater stage for Clay and our guest judges. All singers must be registered for the gala and were sent details with next steps via email on 2.9.22
Please note: We have reached our capacity for singers.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about the event, please contact TonyaGillham@inclusionproject.org.
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!