Tuesday 1 December 2020
Virtual Boston Gala 2020
Date : Tuesday 1 December 2020
Venue : Virtual
Time : 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm ET
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE IRELAND FUNDS AMERICA CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE
Virtual Boston Gala
HONORING
Stephen A. Greeley
Retired New England Director, The Ireland Funds America
Steve’s leadership, enthusiasm and commitment have been instrumental to the success of The Ireland Funds throughout New England. We look forward to recognizing and thanking Steve for his many contributions.
CELEBRATING THE LEGACIES OF JOE CORCORAN & JACK DUNFEY
We will also remember and pay tribute to two of Ireland’s greatest friends, The Ireland Funds America Board Directors Joe Corcoran and Jack Dunfey, whose leadership and generosity bettered the lives of thousands of people across New England and Ireland.
Special Appearances by
- The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
- U2’s The Edge
- Liam Neeson
- Michael Flatley
- Michael Kelly of House of Cards
- Author & Poet Marie Heaney
- The Royal Irish Academy of Music
- Music Generation
“If we can winter this one out, we can summer anywhere…”
– Seamus Heaney, 1972
Join us on December 1, 2020
For almost 40 years, the Boston Gala has been a proud cornerstone of The Ireland Funds’ fundraising efforts and the engine behind our grantmaking. Year after year, the generosity and dedication of our Boston supporters is what makes our work possible and The Ireland Funds special. We hope you will join us on December 1st as we pay tribute to Steve Greeley and enjoy an entertaining Irish program featuring musical performances, special guest appearances and messages of thanks from our projects providing key services on the frontlines across Ireland.
The Challenge
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, The Ireland Funds has remained true to its mission in delivering philanthropic support to communities in crisis.
As the pandemic took hold in Ireland this spring, our COVID-19 Response Fund made quick and impactful grants to frontline organizations in the areas of food poverty, domestic violence & child abuse, elderly services, disability support, access to education and mental health.
The Response
Thanks to the response of our donors, we have been able to intervene on the frontlines by supporting projects that are ensuring the delivery of key services to thousands of people across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Your support for The Ireland Funds will continue this work as we serve thousands of people across the island of Ireland. Thank you for standing with The Ireland Funds and Ireland during this challenging time.
Sponsorship and Tickets
Sponsorship levels
Founder Sponsor – $100,000
- Acknowledged as a Founder Sponsor
- Listed as a Vice Chair of the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Invitations to the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Prime logo / listing recognition throughout the event
- Invitation to include 60 second pre-recorded video message
- Special verbal recognition from CEO during the event
- On screen corporate / personal advertisement or message
- Advertisement in 2021 Connect Magazine
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Platinum Sponsor – $75,000
- Acknowledged as a Platinum Sponsor
- Listed as a Vice Chair of the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Invitations to Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Premier logo / listing recognition throughout event
- On screen corporate / personal advertisement or message
- Special verbal recognition from CEO during the event
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Patron Sponsor – $50,000
- Acknowledged as a Patron Sponsor
- Listed as a Vice Chair of the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Invitations to the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Premier logo / listing recognition throughout event
- On screen corporate / personal advertisement or message
- Special verbal recognition from CEO during the event
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Benefactor Sponsor – $25,000
- Acknowledged as a Benefactor Sponsor
- Invitations to the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Special logo / listing recognition throughout event
- On screen corporate / personal advertisement or message
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Sustainer Sponsor – $15,000
- Acknowledged as a Sustainer Sponsor
- Invitations to the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Special logo / listing recognition throughout event
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Underwriter Sponsor – $10,000
- Acknowledged as an Underwriter Sponsor
- Invitations to the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Logo / listing recognition throughout event
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Friend Sponsor – $5,000
- Acknowledged as a Friend Sponsor
- Invitations to the Virtual Boston Gala 2020
- Logo / listing recognition throughout event
- Social media and website acknowledgment
Become a Sponsor
You can pay online for the $5k, $10k, $15k and $25k levels. If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+ to help minimize credit card and online fees.
You can contact us at 617-574-0720 if you would like to make a payment by phone.
Buy Online
Checks and wire payments
Make checks payable to: The Ireland Funds America and send to:
The Ireland Funds
10 Post Office Square 1205, Boston, MA 02109
For wire transfer instructions, please contact Saoirse at smartin@irelandfunds.org
I would like to make a contribution to support the work of The Ireland Funds and attend the Virtual Boston Gala.
Register to view event
All sponsors and contributors to the Virtual Annual Boston Gala 2020 will receive a link to view the virtual event in advance of December 1st.
You may register to view the event without making a contribution by using the form below.
Registration - Boston Gala 2020
