Illuminate and Inspire

2025 TPR Gala

Thank you for supporting TPR's Mission!

Join Texas Public Radio for an extraordinary evening at our inaugural Illuminate and Inspire Gala to honor changemakers in our community. 

Experience a night of wonder, connection, and storytelling as your support and presence continues to create a better future for everyone through quality public radio programming and education.

Friday, APRIL 11, 2025

6:30 PM -10:00 PM

TPR Headquarters: 321 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Trailblazer Sponsor (1) - $50,000 - SPONSOR NOW

  • Recognition as the Presenting Trailblazer Sponsor in event materials
  • Prominent logo placement on marketing materials and at the event
  • 50 brand spots (to be used within calendar year)

  • 75 on air sponsor mentions mentions 3-5 weeks prior to event (shout outs)

  • 25 post event thank you

  • Full page ad in the event program

  • Opportunity to speak during event (5 minutes)

  • Exclusive gift for each guest at the sponsor's tables

  • Recognition in press releases and on the event website

  • Two Sponsor tables (16 seats)


Illuminate Sponsor (2) - $25,000 - SPONSOR NOW

  • Recognition as an Illuminate Sponsor event materials
  • 30 brand spots (to be used within calendar year)
  • 25 on air sponsor mentions 3-5 weeks prior to event (shout outs)
  • 10 post event thank you
  • Logo placement on marketing materials and at the event
  • Half page ad in the event program
  • Recognition in press releases and on the event website
  • Exclusive gift for each guest at the sponsor's table
  • One Sponsor table (8 seats) 


Inspire Sponsor (3) - $15,000 - SPONSOR NOW

  • Recognition as an Inspire Sponsor in event materials
  • 15 brand spots (to be used within calendar year)
  • 10 on air sponsor mentions 3-5 weeks prior to event (shout outs)
  • 5 post event thank you
  • Logo placement on marketing materials and at the event
  • Quarter page ad in the event program
  • Recognition on the event website
  • One Sponsor table (8 seats) 


Newsmaker Sponsor (4) - $10,000 - SPONSOR NOW

  • Recognition as a Newsmaker Sponsor in event materials
  • 10 brand spots (to be used within calendar year)
  • 10 on air sponsor mentions 3-5 weeks prior to event (shout outs)
  • 5 post event thank you
  • Logo placement at the event
  • Quarter page ad in the event program
  • One Sponsor table (8 seats) 


Storyteller Sponsor (6) - $5,000 - SPONSOR NOW

  • Recognition as a Storyteller Sponsor in event materials
  • 5 on air sponsor mentions 3-5 weeks prior to event (shout outs)
  • 5 post event thank you
  • Logo placement at the event
  • Mention in the event program
  • One Sponsor table (8 seats) 


General Seating 

VIP Tickets - $1,000 - PURCHASE NOW

  • Includes premium seating, dinner, wine & beer, participation in the silent and live auctions & an exclusive gift

Individual Tickets - $500 - PURCHASE NOW

  • Includes general seating, dinner, wine & beer, and participation in the silent and live auctions

Premium - All In Business Membership $2,950 - PURCHASE NOW

  • Includes 2 VIP tickets, dinner, wine & beer, and participation in the silent and live  Auctions, an Exclusive Gift, and 1 Business All In Annual Membership


Nonprofit Rate - Premium - All In Business Membership $1,850 - PURCHASE NOW

  • Includes 1 VIP ticket, dinner, wine & beer, participation in the silent and live Auctions, an Exclusive Gift, and 1 Business All In (Nonprofit Rate) Annual Membership


Underwriting

*Underwriting benefits will be determined based on fair market value of support. Please email James Pickens at jpickens@tpr.org for more information

  • Print Sponsor: Provides print materials to include programs, art prints, signage, silent auction signage

  • Valet Sponsor - Provides valet for 280 guests

  • Wine/Beer/Tequila Toast Sponsor - Provides wine, beer, and tequila toast for guests

  • AV Sponsor - provides audio/visual support for our Gala

  • Centerpiece/Floral Sponsor - Provides centerpieces for 35 tables and some florals for ambience

  • Entertainment Sponsor - Provides entertainment for our Gala

  • Exclusive Gift Sponsor - Provides exclusive gift designed with Gala Committee and Team


What we need from sponsors:

  • High resolution logo in png format in color, black & white & transparent background
  • Confirmation of sponsorship needed by 3/20/2025 to ensure inclusion in our printed event program
  • Social media ad image size 1080x1080

Contact Us

For more information about sponsoring this event, contact:
Liz Kester, Multimedia Fundraising Manager
210-614-8977 x321
liz@tpr.org