Help More Children Access Great Schools

On September 26, 2026, the Aim Higher Foundation will host its 14th annual Night of Light Celebration! Proceeds of the gala will support the Aim Higher Foundation's tuition-assistance scholarships which help make the benefits of a Catholic education accessible to all children across the Twin Cities.

Night of Light 2026 Sponsorships now available. Reserve your sponsorship early and receive a Complimentary Hospitality Package for you and your guests. Contact Claire Buethe, for more information, [email protected] or call 612-819-6711.

In 2025, the Night of Light raised more than $1.3 million for the work of the Aim Higher Foundation. As we look toward 2026's event, we aim to surpass that record-breaking accomplishment! We invite you to consider sponsoring this exclusive event. Please contact us today!

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Become a Sponsor

DIAMOND EVENT SPONSOR - $50,000
● Three tables (30 guests) with premier placement and an exclusive VIP hospitality package
● Prominent recognition in sponsorship display, during event, and in pre- and post-event communications
● Verbal recognition from the stage
● Acknowledgment on Aim Higher Foundation’s social media platforms
● Inclusion in the Aim Higher Foundation’s annual report

GOLD EVENT SPONSOR - $25,000 ● Two tables (20 guests) with premier placement and a VIP hospitality package
● Prominent recognition in sponsorship display, during event, and in pre- and post-event communications
● Verbal recognition from the stage
● Acknowledgment on Aim Higher Foundation’s social media platforms
● Inclusion in the Aim Higher Foundation’s annual report

SILVER EVENT SPONSOR - $10,000
● One table (10 guests) with premier placement
● Complimentary beverages
● Recognition in sponsorship display, during event, and in pre- and post-event communications
● Verbal recognition from the stage
● Inclusion in the Aim Higher Foundation’s annual report

BRONZE EVENT SPONSOR - $5,000
● One table (10 guests)
● Recognition in the print program and on event screens
● Name and logo displayed on the event website
● Inclusion in the Aim Higher Foundation’s annual report

TABLE SPONSOR - $2,500 (Unlimited)

● One table (10 guests)

● Recognition in the print program and on event screens
● Name and logo displayed on the event website
● Inclusion in the Aim Higher Foundation’s annual report

SPECIALTY SPONSORSHIPS - $5,000

● One table (10 guests)
● Inclusion on sponsorship displays
● Recognition in the print program

Special Sponsorship opportunities are available for Technology, Wine, Auction, Cocktail Reception, Post Event Celebration, Design and Decor, Print, and Valet.

For more information, contact Camille Kiolbasa at [email protected] or Claire Beuthe at [email protected]

Contact us today to secure your sponsorship. If you would like to pay by credit card, click the Purchase a Sponsorship button below.

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2026 Event Details

Date & Time

September 26, 2026
5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM - Dinner and Program

Location

The Depot Minneapolis
225 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Attire

Formal Attire (Black Tie Optional)

About Our Mission

Learn more about our efforts to help more children access the benefits of a Catholic school!

Last Year's Photos

View photos from last year's event!

Contact Us

Call Claire Buethe
at 612-819-6711 ext 105 or email [email protected]

About the Aim Higher Foundation

At the Aim Higher Foundation, we know that too many children don't have access to the quality of education they deserve. For many families, the cost of tuition is the primary barrier to transformational educational benefits.

Aim Higher Scholarships help make Catholic schools accessible to all children, regardless of the size of their parent's paycheck. Our scholarships, which follow the student each year through 8th grade, also ensure stability to families throughout their child's school years.

Through the Night of Light, we are able to generate additional funds that are essential to the Aim Higher Foundation’s ability to award scholarships to students. And it is the only event in the Twin Cities that provides direct support to children and families at every Catholic school serving grades K-8.

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