Federation for Children with Special Needs
✦   presents the 2026 Gala   ✦
Together We Thrive · A Night of Impact, Denim & Diamonds · Save the Date — 2026 Gala — Saturday, October 17, 2026

An evening to celebrate every child, every family, every story.

For more than 50 years, FCSN has been alongside families of children with special needs — providing the information, training, and advocacy that helps every child thrive. The 2026 Gala is where we come together to honor that work, fund what's next, and celebrate the community making it possible.

Save the date. Be part of the night that powers a year of impact.

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◆   At a Glance   ◆
Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM    Newton Marriott, Newton MA
✦   A glimpse of last year   ✦
Recap from last year
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◆   Where we are   ◆

Every seat and every sponsorship moves this number.

What we raise on October 17 funds a year of information, training and advocacy for Massachusetts families.

Sponsorship

Join us. Be seen.

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Diamond
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000
  • Two tables of 10 (20 tickets) in a prime location near the stage
  • Homepage placement plus all major gala materials
  • Three to four dedicated social media posts
  • Newsletter feature spotlight
  • Exhibitor table to engage directly with attendees
  • Option to speak 3 to 5 minutes at the start of the program
02
Sapphire
Dinner Sponsor
$15,000
  • Two tables of 8 (16 tickets) in a prime location near the stage
  • Prominent placement on the event website and all gala materials
  • Two dedicated social media posts
  • Newsletter acknowledgment
  • Exhibitor table
  • Stage announcement during dinner with signage and on-screen branding
03
Emerald
Live Auction Sponsor
$10,000
  • One table of 10 (10 tickets) with excellent seating near the auction
  • Placement on the event website sponsors page and all gala materials
  • One dedicated social media post
  • Newsletter acknowledgment
  • Exhibitor table
  • Live auction stage announcement and on-screen branding
04
Topaz
Entertainment Sponsor
$5,000
  • Eight tickets with excellent seating
  • Name listing on website and gala materials
  • Group social media recognition
  • Group newsletter recognition
  • Stage acknowledgment during entertainment moments
05
Crystal
Registration Sponsor
$2,500
  • Six tickets with reserved seating
  • Name and logo on the registration / check-in table
  • Group social media recognition
  • Group newsletter recognition
06
Pearl
Lighting & Decor Sponsor
$1,000
  • Two tickets with reserved seating
  • Name listing on website and gala materials
  • Group social media recognition
  • Group newsletter recognition
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
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Bedazzled Denim
Raffle Sponsor
$1,500

Naming rights on a featured raffle prize (Boston getaway, luxury package, or unique experience), prominent display on raffle tickets and signage, and a stage announcement during the drawing. Recognition in social media posts promoting the raffle before and during the event.

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Gold Buckle
Table Sponsor
$1,250

Reserve a table of 10 at a discounted rate. Use the seats yourself or donate them. Logo placed on the table, plus recognition in a social media post promoting our table sponsors.

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Sterling Stitch
Partnership Sponsor
$500

For partner organizations (e.g., The Arc). Logo and a short description displayed on the table, with acknowledgment in event communications highlighting partner sponsors.

✦   Get in Touch   ✦

Reach the gala team.

Questions about sponsorship, tables, or partnership opportunities? We’d love to hear from you.

Email us at gala@fcsn.org