30th Anniversary Gala
The John and Bonnie Strauss Foundation presents
DALLAS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS, FLOURISHING THROUGH LEADERSHIP
Our mission is to unlock leadership in challenged communities so that families, no matter their neighborhood, can flourish.
We invite you to celebrate 30 years of community transformation
THURS, DEC. 11, 6:30 PM
The Historic Statler Hotel Grand Ballroom
1914 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX 75201
PARKING: Complimentary Self or Valet Parking
ATTIRE: Cocktail/Business Professional
Guests will enjoy dinner and dancing along with exciting raffle prizes—all set to the high-energy sounds of the iconic Emerald City Band!
See Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities below
OUR HONOREES
Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes III
FRIENDSHIP WEST
Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Excellence in Church Leadership Award
ANNA HILL
DOLPHIN HEIGHTS
Mrs. Willie Mae Coleman Excellence in Community Leadership Award
BENAYE WADKINS CHAMBERS
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Dr. Katherine Hodge Dudley Excellence
in Innovative Leadership Award
JOHN* & ELLEN MCSTAY
MORNING STAR FOUNDATION
Excellence in Philanthropic
Leadership Award
BYRON SANDERS
DALLAS ISD TRUSTEE
Emerging Leader Award
EMCEE
LADY JADE Media Personality
EVENING
ENTERTAINMENT
Dance the night away with the iconic EMERALD CITY BAND.
HOST COMMITTEE
Charlene and Terrance Atkins
Cora and Robert Billingsley
Dee and Tom Blakeney
Nancy and Steven Bolos
Julie and Craig Beale
Carreen and Clay Carson
Christ Community
Sharon and Dallas Diggs/Vivian and Fred Johnson
Debra and Wil McCall
Pam and Tom Pearson
Devin and David Rambie
Jerry Tomlinson
Marc Vilfordi
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOST COMMITTEE
Hallie and Robert Bradley
Lori Lien/David Martin
Faith and Elisha (Tre) McCall
Helen and Chris Patterson
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
John and Bonnie Strauss Foundation
Susie and T. Hardie
Ann and Jeff Swope
Liberty Capital Bank
Rhonda and Christopher Smith
Gala Underwriting & Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with Dallas Leadership Foundation through sponsorship or underwriting support to celebrate 30 years of Christ-centered leadership and honor the impactful contributions of our Community Honorees on Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 pm at the historic Statler Hotel. Participants will enjoy complimentary valet, awards dinner, dancing to the iconic Emerald City Band, and an exciting raffle.
View sponsorship and underwriting opportunities details and complete the commitment form below, or download a PDF form instead.
For questions or more information, email Errika Flood-Moultrie.
Title Underwriter
$100,000 Gift
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One VIP table of ten with preferred seating
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First choice of the Inside Cover or Inside Back Cover of the Dinner Program
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TITLE UNDERWRITER recognition in all promotional materials
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An original framed and signed commemorative artwork from DLF Program Participants
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Table Beverage Service
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3 bottles of Premium Wine and 5 bottles of take-home wine
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30 raffle tickets
Platinum Underwriter
$50,000 Gift
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One VIP table of ten with preferred seating
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Full Page Ad in a premium location in the Dinner Program
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PLATINUM UNDERWRITER recognition in all promotional materials
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An original signed commemorative artwork from DLF Program Participants
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Table Beverage Service
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3 bottles of Premium Wine
Pearl Underwriter
$30,000 Gift
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One table of ten with preferred seating
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Full Page Ad in the Dinner Program
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PEARL UNDERWRITER recognition in printed materials
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An original signed commemorative artwork from DLF Program Participants
Gold Underwriter
$10,000 Gift
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One table of ten at the Dinner
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Half Page Ad in the Dinner Program
- GOLD UNDERWRITER recognition in printed materials
Silver Underwriter
$5,000 Gift
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One table of ten
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Quarter Page Ad in the Dinner Program
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SILVER UNDERWRITER recognition in printed materials
Table Underwriter
$3,500
Individual Tickets
$350
Advertising
Deadline for ad copy is Friday, November 14, 2025
| Ad | Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Full Page | (5" wide x 7" tall) | $ 2,500 |
| Silver Full Page | (5" wide x 7" tall) | $ 1,500 |
| Bronze Full Page | (5" wide x 7" tall) | $ 1,000 |
| Half Page | (5" wide x 3.5" tall) | $ 500 |
| Quarter Page | (2.5" wide x 3.5" tall) | $ 250 |
Gala Sponsor Commitment Form
After reviewing the options above, complete and submit the sponsorship and underwriting commitment form below. Pay today by credit or debit, or pay later by check.
For questions or more information, email Errika Flood-Moultrie.