The Greene Family Foundation & Jim and Jessica Greene present

Citizens of Distinction Gala

Thursday, January 16, 2025
6‒10 pm
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage • Cahuilla Ballroom

Cocktail Attire

Cocktails & Dinner • Live Music & Dancing Starring The Elite Show Band • live auction • Fund the Need • Presidents’ Award • Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee • Scholarship Essay Award

At the College of the Desert Foundation,

we believe education is the cornerstone of a thriving community. Every dollar you donate opens a door for students who might never have the chance to pursue their dreams without you. Your generosity doesn’t just fund an education – it creates a future, paving the way for students to build lives full of potential and success.

Join us. Make dreams happen.

   Sponsorships

  • Presenting Visionary Sponsor $100,000

    Tax deductible portion: $95,680

    • Two (2) VIP tables up to 12 guests per table
    • Participation on stage photo op of President’s Award
    • Personalized video message to be included in online marketing
    • Recognition at ballroom entrance
    • Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
    • Listed as the Presenting Visionary Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Diamond Sponsor $50,000

    Tax deductible portion: $46,400

    • Two (2) VIP tables of 10 guests per table
    • Participation on stage photo op of Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
    • Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
    • Listed as the Diamond Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Platinum Sponsor $25,000

    Tax deductible portion: $23,200

    • One (1) VIP table of 10 guests
    • Participation on stage photo op of scholarship essay award recipient
    • Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
    • Listed as the Platinum Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Gold Sponsor $15,000

    Tax deductible portion: $13,200

    • One (1) preferred table of 12 guests
    • Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
    • Listed as the Diamond Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Ruby Sponsor $10,000

    Tax deductible portion: $8,200

    • One (1) preferred table of 10 guests
    • Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
    • Listed as the Ruby Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Silver Sponsor $5,000

    Tax deductible portion: $3,920

    • Six (6) preferred seats
    • Listed as the Silver Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in program, electronic marketing and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Emerald Sponsor $2,500

    Tax deductible portion: $2,140

    • Two (2) preferred seats
    • Listed as the Emerald Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in program, electronic marketing and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program

   Exclusive Underwriting Opportunities

  • Entertainment Sponsor $24,000

    Tax deductible portion: $22,200

    • One (1) table of 10 guests
    • Listed as Entertainment Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Production Sponsor $22,000

    Tax deductible portion: $20,200

    • One (1) table of 10 guests
    • Listed as Production Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Honoree Sponsor $12,500

    Tax deductible portion: $10,700

    • One (1) table of 10 guests
    • Listed as Honoree Sponsor on all marketing materials
    • Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Event Decor Sponsor $10,500

    Tax deductible portion: $8,700

    • One (1) table of 10 guests
    • Name/logo listed on table tent on each dining table
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Bid Paddle $8,500

    Tax deductible portion: $7,420

    • Six (6) seats at the event
    • Name/logo on the back of bid paddles
    • Acknowledgment from the stage from the auctioneer
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Wine Sponsor $7,500

    Tax deductible portion: $6,420

    • Six (6) seats at the event
    • Name/logo listed on table tent on each dining table
    • Acknowledgment from the stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
  • Valet Sponsor $5,500

    Tax deductible portion: $4,420

    • Six (6) seats at the event
    • Acknowledgment from stage
    • Acknowledgment on-screen during the program

   Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors

  • Presenting Visionary Sponsor
    The Greene Family Foundation & Jim and Jessica Greene

  • Diamond Sponsors
    Jordan Schnitzer and the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation

  • Platinum Sponsors
    Carol Fragen Joanne and Bill Chunowitz
    Diane Rubin and Lenny Eber
    Tom Minder and Duke Kulas

  • Entertainment Sponsors
    William Rutherford, Joan Lamb
    The Lamb Family Foundation

  • Honoree Sponsor
    Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation

  • Wine Sponsor
    Marge Dodge
    Rosemary Ortega

  • Silver Sponsors
    Shari and Marc Stewart
    C.W. Driver Companies
    Ed and Rachel Gubman
    Barbara and Bernie Fromm
    Jenell VanDenBos and Assoc. Real Estate
    Carol Bell and Ed Dean
    Christine and Tony Anderson
    Agua Caliente
  • Emerald Sponsors
    Candice and Barry Morse
    Gerri and Dr. Paul Hinkes
    Barbara Foster Monachino and Jane Saltonstall
    Rob Moon and Bob Hammack
    Norma Castaneda/HR Advantage
    Albert Gonzalez & Willie Rhine, Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
    McCallum Theatre
    Keystone Private Wealth

  • Lead Media Sponsor
    KESQ

Why You Should Support the COD Foundation

The core of COD Foundation for over 40 years has been to strengthen the infrastructure of COD. Today, the Foundation manages endowments and other assets in excess of $60 million. We’ve raised over $130 million to support student services. We also provide short-and-long-term support for scholarships; provide students with access to textbooks, which are often the most expensive part of college life. The generosity of our donors has allowed for upgrades in building, technology, and equipment. It has ensured our students have access to the most basic needs. With your support we can continue to remove financial barriers to our students’ education as well as enhance academic and extra-curricular programs that enrich their educational experience.