Blue & Gold Benefit: A Night Under the Stars

Interested in donating an item or experience to the auction or raffles? Please fill out this form and our auction committee will be in touch. Your generous gift will be used to raise money for teaching positions at Hunter Elementary School!

Parents, family members, local businesses, neighbors, teachers, and students collectively contribute to the annual success of the Lucille Hunter Foundation. Contributing may look different for each person, family, or business – from monetary donations to assistance with grants to in- kind donations to corporate or family sponsorships to volunteering your time – support in any capacity is meaningful to our school and very much appreciated!

Family Sponsorships

• $250 | Hunter Stars

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event invitation

• One ticket to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Recognition on Foundation social media

• $500 | Silver Level

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage and invitation

• Two tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• One raffle ticket

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media

• $1,250 | Gold Level 

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage and invitation

• Four tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Two raffle tickets

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media

• $2,500 | Platinum Level

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage, invitation and silent auction bidding platform

• Four tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Four raffle tickets

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media

• $5,000 | Diamond Level

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage, invitation, and silent auction bidding platform

• Six tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Four raffle tickets

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media

• Recognition from the podium at the Annual Benefit Event

Community Impact
Corporate Sponsorships

• $500 | Corporate Silver

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage and invitation

• Two tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media

• $1,250 | Corporate Gold

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage and invitation

• Four tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media (including an individual business spotlight post)

• $2,500 | Corporate Platinum

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage and invitation

• Four tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media (including an individual business spotlight post)

• Name/logo on silent auction bidding platform (parents, teachers and bidders see this throughout the night of the auction)

• Opportunity to directly sponsor one event feature with logo and name displayed (options included: bar, signature cocktail, dessert, etc. on a first-come basis)

• $5,000 | Corporate Diamond

• Name/logo on Annual Benefit Event signage and invitation

• Six tickets to the Annual Benefit Event (can be used personally or donated in-kind to the faculty and staff)

• Recognition on Foundation emails and social media (including an individual business spotlight post)

• Name/logo on silent auction bidding platform (parents, teachers and bidders see this throughout the night of the auction)

• Opportunity to directly sponsor one event feature with logo and name displayed (options included: bar, signature cocktail, dessert, etc. on a first-come basis)

• Recognition from podium at the event (Foundation leadership to specifically promote and thank Community Diamond Sponsors, expecting around 250 guests)

*Donations and logo must be received by January 29th, 2026 in order to be included on the promotional materials.

You can contribute funds online or via check:

• Givebutter link

• Checks should be made payable to: 'Lucille Hunter Foundation' and be sent to: Lucille Hunter Foundation Attention Kelly Wood 1018 East Davie Street Raleigh, NC 27601

The Lucille Hunter Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law.

Employer Matching Opportunities

Many employers will match employee donations that are made to eligible nonprofit organizations. Inquire with your employer to see if they have a matching program and take steps to double your donation!

Golden Circle Sponsors:

The Riddick Family

The Henry Family

Charles & Susan Hauser