StoryCorps Events
Throughout the year, StoryCorps organizes special events including an annual Gala, celebrations associated with our initiatives, and community events surrounding our programs.
Take a look at highlights from our 2016 Gala.
Information & Tickets
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
CAPITALE
130 Bowery
New York City
Honoring Dr. Rajiv Shah, Rockefeller Foundation
Introducing the YouTube Creators for Change Award
Hosted by Scott Simon, host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition”
Featuring a special performance by cast members of Broadway’s Come From Away
For More Information
Ellen Rae Huang, Associate Director, Special Events & Individual Giving
646.723.7020 x 37
[email protected]
To Sponsor the Event or a Table
Alissa Pelc, Director, Corporate Sponsorship
224.250.1130
[email protected]
Tables & Tickets
Access a reservation form here.
Producer Table ($50,000)
- A “Front Row” table for 10
- Back cover program ad
- Recognition from the podium and in the program
- Listing as a “Producer” sponsor on the Gala webpage
- The opportunity for the table host to record a StoryCorps interview in his or her home
Champion Table ($25,000)
- A “Premium” table for 10
- Premium program ad
- Recognition from the podium and in the program
- Listing as a “Champion” sponsor on the Gala webpage
- An opportunity for the table host to record a StoryCorps interview in his or her home
Benefactor Table ($15,000)
- A “Prime” table for 10
- Full-page program ad
- Listing as a “Benefactor” sponsor on the Gala webpage and program
- The opportunity for guests to arrange VIP interviews at the StoryCorps recording booth of their choice
Supporter Table ($10,000)
- A table for 10
- Half-page program ad
- Listing as a “Supporter” sponsor on the Gala webpage and program
- The opportunity for guests to arrange VIP interviews at the StoryCorps recording booth of their choice
Patron Ticket ($2,500 each)
- Prime ticket(s) and “Patron” listing in the program
Contributor Ticket ($1,000 each)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor ($75,000)
- “StoryCorps Annual Gala Presented by” in title of all event materials
- Category exclusive
- Two premium tables seating 20 guests
- Presenting Sponsor recognition in all print materials:
- Invitations (mailed to 2,000)
- Presenting Sponsor recognition at the gala including:
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- Acknowledgement from the stage
- Step ‘n’ Repeat (logo)
- Gala program full page premium placement add (inside cover or back)
- Donor screen or signage in main room
- Gift bag (opportunity to include merchandise or promotional material)
- Presenting Sponsor recognition on StoryCorps website including logo
- Prominent mention as Presenting Sponsor in all press materials
Gold Sponsor ($60,000)
- Two tables seating 20 guests
- Gold Sponsor recognition in all print materials:
- Invitations (mailed to 2,000)
- Gold Sponsor recognition at the gala including:
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- Step ‘n’ Repeat (logo)
- Gala program (1/2 page)
- Donor screen or projected signage in main room
- Gift bag (opportunity to include merchandise or promotional material)
- Gold Sponsor recognition on StoryCorps website including logo
Silver Sponsor ($50,000)
- Premium table seating 10 guests
- Silver Sponsor recognition in all print materials:
- Invitations (mailed to 2,000)
- Silver Sponsor recognition at the gala including:
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- Gala program (1/4 page, b/w)
- Donor screen or projected signage in main room
- Silver Sponsor recognition on StoryCorps gala webpage
Bronze Sponsor ($25,000)
- Table seating 10 guests
- Bronze Sponsor listing in gala program
- Bronze Sponsor listing on StoryCorps gala webpage
Gala Sponsors and Supporters
Honorees
The Rockefeller Foundation
YouTube Creators for Change
Bronze Sponsor
Anonymous
Citi
Goldman Sachs
Champions
Barbara & Dane E. Holmes
Anne & Vincent Mai
The Marc Haas Foundation
Harper Montgomery & Bradley Tusk
Lisa Mueller & Gara LaMarche
Alexandra & Michael Shuman
Sydney & Stanley S. Shuman
Spectrum Equity/Vic Parker
Benefactors
Jane & Bill Donaldson
Jackie LiCalzi & Jill Schlesinger
Justine Stamen Arrillaga & John Arrillaga
Supporters
Airbnb
Audrey Choi
Kathleen Donohue & David Sze
Jane Isay
Addie & Tom Jones
KIND Inc.
The Leonard & Judy Lauder Fund
Cathie Levine & Josh Isay
Elizabeth McCormack
Jessica Moulton & Jim Moore
Lisa Opoku Busumbru
Blythe Haaga Parker & Tyler Parker
Kim Rubey
Cristina & Murray Sinclaire
United Therapeutics
Liselotte & Robin Vince
Patrons
Sarah Darer & Hank Eskin
Dave Isay
Jane & Gerald Katcher
Deborah Leff
Geri Mannion
Charlotte Moss & Barry Friedberg
Andrew Solomon & John Habich Solomon
Robin Sparkman
Valerie Rockefeller Wayne
Contributors
Rebecca & Dan Baker
Corporate Synergies Group
Melissa Crandall & Connor Schell
Cynthia F. Nabut & David C. Wright
Andrea Shapiro Davis & David Nocenti
John A. Herrmann
Peggy & Mark Holly
Kim & Evan Meyers
The Par Group
Susan Puder & Peter Verrengia
Maxine L. Rockoff
Susan Schlesinger
Adele & John Simmons
Judith & Roger Widmann