30 Years of Building Bright Futures: Spring 2025 Fundraiser | Sat. March 29th
Welcome to Northshore Schools Foundation’s 30th Anniversary spring gala fundraiser informational page. We’re enthusiastic you want to help us honor our past, look forward to our future, and raise funds for Northshore classrooms, educators, and students!
Stay tuned! We’ll be updating program details throughout the month. Check back often to learn more about what’s in store!
For general questions, email: kimm@nsdfoundation.org
We have a dedicated event website where you can easily purchase tickets, explore silent and live auction items, and find detailed information about our fundraiser. Powered by Greater Giving event and auction software, it’s all designed with your convenience in mind!
Tickets on are on SALE now!
Stay tuned: We’ll be adding thrilling new items to our live and silent auctions each week leading up to March 30th. Check back often to discover exciting bidding opportunities!
We’re excited to host a Dessert Dash for our attendees at 30 Years of Building Bright Futures. This means to eat delicious desserts, you must purchase a ticket, attend, and bid during the Dessert Dash at your table. Why attend and get excited? The Dessert Dash is your chance to indulge in a variety of decadent treats while supporting our service work!
Are you a professional baker or bakery looking to donate? We’re accept in-kind donation of cakes and desserts! Interested? Email: kimm@nsdfoundation.org
Details
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Inglewood Golf Club 6505 Inglewood Rd NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Parking: Self parking at the golf club’s open lots on Inglewood Road
Dress: Cocktail attire. No jeans, t-shirts, workout clothes, or casual wear
Program Includes: Plated dinner with coffee and soft drinks, silent auction, live auction, Raise the Paddle, Dessert Dash, and guest speakers
Highlights: Professional Auctioneer Kevin Joyce will be leading the Live Auction and Raise the Paddle
Who’s Invited: This fundraiser is for 21+ over. Anyone who’s a supporter and wants to an elegant evening out
What You Need to Bring: Credit card to pay for alcoholic beverages, auction items, and donations. Checks for donations will also be accepted.
Tickets
This year, we will have three tickets: Early bird and Regular. We highly suggest to purchase tickets early because of our limited capacity at the venue.
Early bird ticket sale dates: Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025 – Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2025 for $160.00
Regular tickets sale dates: Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 2025 – Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 for $180.00
Best Buy: Table of 10 | Reserve a full table for your friends, family, and community! Each seat at a 10-person table is available at a fixed price of $1,600.00.
More ways to support
Can’t make it to the fundraiser but still want to show your support? Or are you looking for even more ways to be All In for Kids?
Make a General Donation
Make a direct donation to fund our Area of Greatest Needs. This helps support our three mission pillars and advances our service work for Northshore classrooms, educators, students, and community.
For general donation questions, email: kimm@nsdfoundation.org
Donate to our Endowment
Donating to our endowment is a powerful way to make a lasting future impact on our service work. Key benefits to an endowment donation:
- Your Gift Keeps Giving | Unlike one-time donations, contributions to an endowment are invested, and only the earnings are used, allowing your generosity to benefit future generations in Northshore.
- Legacy Building | Donating to an endowment lets you leave a meaningful legacy, demonstrating your commitment to Northshore Schools Foundation’s service work.
- Tax Benefits | Contributions to an endowment may offer significant tax advantages, depending on your location and circumstances.
For endowment donations, email: cara@nsdfoundation.org
Become an Event Sponsor
30 Years of Building Bright Futures spring fundraiser anticipates 150 guests from the Northshore community, comprised of influential individuals with strong ties to the Northshore School District and community.
Event sponsorships and in-kind donations are open to all: individuals, businesses, teams, and corporations. We welcome your support!
We have 4 tiers of sponsorship levels.
| $5,000 Live Auction Sponsor | $3,000 Silent Auction Sponsor | $1,000 Bid Card Sponsor | $500 Beverage Sponsor |
Are you interested in becoming an event sponsorship or in-kind donor? Email: cara@nsdfoundation.org or call our office (425) 408-7680, Monday-Friday.
Donate Auction Items
This year, we’re excited to feature a live and silent auction for attendees only. This means to bid and win an item, you must purchase a ticket and attend the fundraiser.
Auction item donations are open to all: individuals, businesses, teams, and corporations. We welcome your support!
We’re seeking donations for both auctions until Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Our silent auction will feature items valued at $500 or less. This includes both tangible and intangible items. Past silent auction items have included musical lessons, gift baskets, wine, fitness memberships, restaurant gift cards, and local author books.
Our live auction will feature items valued over $600. This includes both tangible and intangible items. Past examples are fine art, Seattle Mariners and Seahawks tickets, Washington and Oregon destination trips, Mexico vacations, and local Airbnb stays.
If you wish to donate, email: yuliya@nsdfoundation.org or kimm@nsdfoundation.org