Variety KC’s Heart of Inclusion Gala

Saturday, May 3, 2025  
Overland Park Convention Center

Variety KC’s Heart of Inclusion Gala is heading to the derby! Racing towards an inclusive tomorrow, we invite you to join us for an evening of elegance and excitement featuring stunning hats, delectable food and inclusive beverages, live entertainment and music, and the thrill of the race.

Don’t miss out on an exquisite night of fundraising to support Variety KC’s mission to help every kid Be Active, Be Social, and Belong. More details coming soon.

Dress Code: Upscale, Kentucky Derby Attire Requested

In 2025, Variety KC’s Heart of Inclusion Gala is heading to the derby! From the sea of hats to our Variety KC Winner’s Circle, come dressed to the nines for a fabulous time to support the #InclusionRevolution!

Spectacular Live & Silent Auctions

Delectable Food & Wine

Red Heart Carpet

Immersive, Inclusive Experiences

Sponsorship Opportunities

Reach out to Abby Martin at amartin@varietykc.org to discuss your involvement in this year’s gala fundraising efforts.

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Questions?

Please contact our event planning team at gala@varietykc.org.

Sponsorship Levels

TITLE SPONSOR: $100K

Multi-year agreement | 3-year commitment

  • Yearlong community partner with Variety KC for all 2024 events
  • Named as Title Sponsor on all related advertising or printed materials
  • Named as the Gold Sponsorship to the Variety KC Park being built in the City of Riverside
  • Premier table seating for twenty (20) guests at the Variety Gala
  • Full-page inside cover advertisement in program
  • Special video introduction to be played at the Variety Gala
  • Stage recognition during the Variety Gala
  • Verbal mention at the Variety Gala as yearlong partner
  • Social Media Promotion – Title Sponsor would be mentioned once a month as a year-round partner on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram
  • Additional name and logo placement opportunities in program, on website and at event
  • Prominent sponsor placement on Variety website with link back to sponsor site
  • Three (3) special Variety Kids gift presentation at your business
  • Opportunity to display or hand out corporation information or gifts to each guest
DIAMOND SPONSOR: $50K
  • Yearlong community partner with Variety KC for all 2024 events
  • Premier table seating for twenty (20) guests at the Variety Gala
  • Named as Diamond Sponsor on all related advertising and printed materials
  • Full-page inside cover advertisement in program
  • Stage recognition during the Variety Gala
  • Verbal mention at the Variety Gala as yearlong partner
  • Social Media Promotion – Diamond Sponsor would be mentioned once a month as a year-round partner on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram
  • Additional name and logo placement opportunities in program, on website and at event
  • Prominent sponsor placement on Variety website with link back to sponsor site
  • Two (2) special Variety Kids gift presentation at your business
  • Opportunity to display or hand out corporation information or gifts to each guest
PLATINUM SPONSOR: $25K
  • Premier seating for ten (10) guests at the Variety Gala.
  • Named as Platinum Sponsor on all related media and printed materials
  • Full-page advertisement in program and logo placement online and throughout event
  • Verbal mentions as Platinum Sponsor night of the event
  • Sponsor Logo to be displayed on-site during event
  • Social Media Promotion – Platinum Sponsor would be mentioned approximately six (6) times per year as a sponsor on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram
  • Prominent sponsor placement on Variety website with link back to sponsor site
  • Two (2) special Variety Kids gift presentation at your business
  • Opportunity to display or hand out corporation information or gifts to each guest
GOLD SPONSOR: $15K
  • Premier seating for ten (10) guests at the Variety Gala.
  • Named as Gold Sponsor on all related media and printed materials
  • Half-page advertisement in program and logo placement online and throughout event
  • Prominent sponsor placement on Variety website with link back to sponsor site
  • Social media Promotion – Gold Sponsor would be promoted four (4) times during the year on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram
  • One (1) special Variety Kids gift presentation at your business
  • Opportunity to display or hand out corporation information or gifts to each guest
SILVER SPONSOR: $10K
  • Premier seating for ten (10) guests.
  • Named as Silver Sponsor on all related media and printed materials
  • Logo listed in program as well as placement online and throughout event
  • Prominent sponsor placement on Variety website with link back to sponsor site
  • Social media Promotion – Silver Sponsor would be promoted one (1) time during the year on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
  • Opportunity to display or hand out corporation information or gifts to each guest
BRONZE SPONSOR: $5K
  • Preferred Seating for ten (10) guests.
  • Named as Bronze Sponsor on all printed materials
  • Logo listed in program as well as placement online and throughout event
  • Logo on Variety website with link back to sponsor site
  • Social media Promotion – Bronze Sponsor would be promoted one (1) time during the year on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

DONATE TODAY TO HELP VARIETY KC KIDS.

Be a part of the #inclusionrevolution and help us provide a more inclusive city for children with special needs.