Celebrating 115 years of Baker College.
For 115 years, we’ve been shaping the future of education. From our six Michigan campuses to our expanding global online network, we invite you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.
Oct. 3 | Royal Oak Campus | 6 pm VIP Reception | 7 pm Gala
An evening reserved for guests aged 21 years and older.
Celebrating 115 Years of Transforming Lives Through Education.
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening at the inaugural Baker College President’s Gala. Join us as we celebrate our 115th anniversary and help us to ignite the future as we fundraise for Baker College’s overriding mission: putting our students first. Buying a ticket or becoming a sponsor is a way to invest in the dreams and potential of the Baker College students who redefine what’s possible every day.
Entertainment
- A live performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, featuring our new anthem and award-winning mashups.
- Showcase of our brand-new commercial and USA Today documentary.
- Unveiling of our 2026 president’s report
Refreshments
- Variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic tastings.
- Live crepe making and decadent hors d’oeuvres
- A custom specialty mixed drink crafted by our own CIM (Culinary Institute of Michigan) staff
Experience
- Tour our flagship Royal Oak campus
- Enjoy stories from current students and alumni detailing their Baker College journeys
- Silent auction
Sponsorship Levels
Exclusive Access: All sponsors receive VIP access to a private reception at 6 pm. This includes premium food, drink, entertainment and sponsor gifts, as well as networking with up to 300 influential attendees.
If you have any sponsorship questions, are not seeing a package that meets your needs or would like an invoice, please email [email protected] or call 248-276-8230.
Student Success Visionary ($25,000)
- 8 Seats + VIP Reception
- Exclusive Naming Rights (“Presented by”)
- 2-minute speaking slot
- Logo on event Step & Repeat
- Dedicated table attendant
- Plus all perks from the previous levels.
Year Maker ($15,000)
- 6 Seats + VIP Reception
- Recognition in official event press release
- Invitation to the exclusive Impact Dinner
- Dedicated table attendant
- Plus all perks from the previous levels.
Championing Scholars ($7,500)
- 6 Seats + VIP Reception
- Prominent individual venue signage
- Dedicated social media “Spotlight” feature
- Full-page color program ad
- Plus all perks from the previous levels.
Opportunity Builder ($3,500)
- 4 Seats + VIP Reception
- Upgraded Corporate Logo on website, social media, and print materials
- Upgraded color program ad
- Plus all perks from the previous levels.
Student Advocate ($1,500)
- 4 Seats + VIP Reception
- Podium recognition
- Quarter-page program ad
- Name included on event print materials
- Plus all perks from the previous level.
Friend of Baker ($500)
- 2 Seats + VIP Reception
- Name on website, program, and digital “Donor Honor Roll”
- Grouped social media recognition.
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