Join us for the Whitman-Walker Gala on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Festivities begin at 6pm at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC (1150 22nd Street, NW). The party will include cocktails, delicious food, a wonderful program celebrating community, a live auction and post-dinner dancing.

Stay tuned for more details about this year’s program, including host, presenters, performers and the recipient of our Groundbreaker Award for Community Philanthropy.

Attire: Festive Cocktail

Sponsorships are available from $50,000+ to $5,000. Please reach out to Lacey Seitz at: lseitz@whitman-walker.org or 202.797.3543.



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Sponsorship Opportunities

$50,000+ Level

  • Premier seating for 20
  • Invitation to VIP reception
  • Sparkling Wine Bottle Service at tables
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo presence Whitman-Walker website
  • Logo included on all Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2025) including:
  • Print
  • Radio & TV
  • Social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral
  • Follow-up messages to guests

$25,000+ Level

  • Premier seating for 10
  • Invitation to VIP reception
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo presence Whitman-Walker website
  • Logo included on all Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2025) including:
  • Print
  • Radio & TV
  • Social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral
  • Follow-up messages to guests

$15,000+ Level

  • Seating for 10
  • Invitation for 5 to VIP reception
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2025) including:
  • Print
  • Selected social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral

$10,000+ Level

  • Seating for 10
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2025) including:
  • Print
  • Selected social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral

$5,000+ Level

  • Seating for 5
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2025) including:
  • Selected social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

$100,000+

$50,000+

$25,000+

$15,000 +

$10,000 +

Shannon White & Glynda Brown

Ann Bonham

$5,000 +