GIVING

A Knight in Venice

Thank you to the following for their Notre Dame High School 2025 Gala and Fundraiser sponsorship. 

$25,000 Gondola Sponsor: 
Lorie and Jerry Cudzil
The Cwiertnia Family
Edie and David Damus ’83
The DiCheng Deng Family
Niki Harvat '91 and Ross Armstrong
The Romano Family
 
$10,000 Piazza San Marco Sponsor:
Brenda and Thomas Spezialy
Patricia and Alex Tennant
Alisha and Alex Wolf

Further sponsors can be found listed below.


Sponsorship Options

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  • $50,000 Grand Canal Sponsor

    • Twenty (20) event tickets with premier seating
    • Complimentary (VIP) valet parking for ten (10) cars
    • Pre-Event Cocktails with President Rob Thomas
    • $500 in casino cash per guest
    • Casino Sponsorship Signage
    • Recognition in the program and premium digital signage
    • Recognition on the Notre Dame marquee, social media sites, and website
    • Tax-deductible amount: $46,950

  • $25,000 Gondola Sponsor

    • Ten (10) event tickets with premier seating
    • Complimentary (VIP) valet parking for five (5) cars
    • Pre-Event Cocktails with President Rob Thomas
    • $500 in casino cash per guest
    • Gondola Photo Booth Sponsorship Signage 
    • Recognition in the program and premium digital signage
    • Recognition on Notre Dame social media sites
    • Tax-deductible amount: $23,200

  • $10,000 Piazza San Marco Sponsor

    • Ten (10) event tickets with preferred seating
    • $500 in casino cash per guest
    • Bar Sponsorship Signage
    • Recognition in the program
    • Recognition on Notre Dame social media sites
    • Tax-deductible amount: $8,750

  • $5,000 Rialto Bridge Sponsor

    • Six (6) event tickets with preferred seating
    • $500 in casino cash per guest
    • Entertainment Sponsorship Signage
    • Recognition in the program
    • Recognition on Notre Dame social media sites
    • Tax-deductible amount: $4,250

  • $2,500 Murano Sponsor

    • Four (4) event tickets with preferred seating
    • $500 in casino cash per guest
    • Recognition in the program
    • Recognition on Notre Dame social media sites
    • Tax-deductible amount: $2,000

  • $1,500 Lido Sponsor

    • Two (2) event tickets
    • Sponsor four (4) faculty/staff members
    • $500 casino cash per guest
    • Recognition in the program
    • Tax-deductible amount: $1,250

  • $1,000 Maestro Sponsorship

    • Sponsor five (5) faculty/staff members
    • $500 casino cash per Holy Cross Educator
    • Recognition in the program
    • Tax-deductible amount: $1,000

  • $175 Individual Ticket

    • One (1) event ticket
    • $500 in casino cash
    • Tax-deductible amount: $50
Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available now until October 10, 2025.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our A Knight in Venice Annual Gala and Fundraiser.
October 25th
Sheraton Universal Hotel
5PM: VIP Receiption
6PM: Doors Open
Dinner, Casino, Live Auction & Opportunity Drawing

This signature event is Notre Dame High School’s largest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds benefiting the Notre Dame Fund. Your generosity helps us sustain faculty excellence, offer essential tuition assistance, and enrich the exceptional programs that inspire our students’ growth both in the classroom and beyond.

By supporting the Gala and the Notre Dame Fund, you help ensure that a transformative Notre Dame education remains within reach for all families—today and for generations to come.
Thank you to the following for their sponsorship. 

$5,000 Rialto Bridge Sponsor: 
 Midge Campbell-Thomas and Rob Thomas
Sierra Elizabeth ’01
India and Kevin Homsy '06
Joanne and Andrea Landi
Joanna Perlman
The Risso Family
The Shemar Family
Target Test Prep
 
$2,500 Murano Sponsor:
 Allyson and Tony ’84 Arons
Jennifer and Daniel Acevedo
Ashley Brucks
Emilie and Michael Chaplow
Lee ’88 and George ’88 Chumo
Jessica Combs and Jason Diamond
Hub International
EPI Construction
Eileen Ige-Wong and Curtis Wong
Trent and Karine John
The Kizirian Family
Bernadette and Kyle Long
Frances and Mark Meyers
Peter Micelli
The Ogulnick Family
Byron Patterson
Lisa and Shane Popp
Bahar Schmidt
Jamie Wagenbach '83
Ashley and Jeff Whiteman
Bridget and David Wilson
Sonja and Inman Young
 
$1,500 Lido Sponsor:
Acuna-Muehl Family
Heather '94 and Michael Baiardi
Shirin Bagheri and Alex Broumand
Sandra and Matthew Bourbeau
Brooke Burke
Denise and Leandro Cruz ’88
Corinne Deurdulian and Donald Eknoyan
Lynne and Mark Hentemann
Jennifer Jardine and Geoffrey Zanelli
Judy and Daniel Koenig '66
Kathy Molloy
Claudia and Matthew Rips
Genevieve Halili and David Rubio
Tere and Fred Perez ’72
Anita Vogel '87 and Mark Rozells
Jennifer and Steve Shpilsky
Vaun Wilmott

$1,000 Maestro Sponsor:
St. Charles Borromeo Parish School
Mishel and Michael Brownlee
Leslie and Paul Dennis
Jeri Dye Lynch
Nicole and Christopher Fina
The Gray Family
The Kehrli Family
The Kozloff Family
The Madok Family
Sally and Amin Mirhadi
Kathy and Greg Outcalt
Nicole Perez Krueger and Ryan Krueger
Tosha and Ron Petronicolos
Alana and Kevin Sands
The Tarpey Family
Lorena and Roy Thornton
Jennifer Veigel Grant ’90 and Kevin Grant


FAQs

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  • What is the "A Knight In Venice" Gala and Auction?

    The "A Knight in Venice" Gala and Auction is Notre Dame High School's annual fundraising event. This year's theme features a Venetian theme with a casino experience, live auctions, dancing, and more. All proceeds benefit the school's Notre Dame Fund.

  • How can I purchase tickets or become a sponsor?

    To purchase tickets or sponsorships, please click this link.

  • Can I pay by check?

    Yes. If you’d like to pay by check, please complete this form and mail it to:

    ATTN: Advancement Office
    Notre Dame High School
    13645 Riverside Dr
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

  • When and where is the event taking place?

    The event will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 6 PM at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City.

  • What is the attire?

    Black tie optional. Guests are encouraged to dress in formal evening wear.

  • How can I contribute if I can’t attend the event?

    You can still support A Knight In Venice in the following ways:
    • Sponsor a table or ticket and donate it for use by our dedicated faculty and staff
    • Contribute an item or gift certificate for our live auction
    • Make a donation directly to the Notre Dame Fund or the President’s Privilege to support our students and programs.
    • Sponsor a table or ticket and donate it for use by our dedicated faculty and staff
    • Contribute an item or gift certificate for our live auction
    • Make a donation directly to the Notre Dame Fund or the President’s Privilege to support our students and programs
    Your generosity helps create a memorable evening and strengthens our school community.

  • How will donors be recognized?

    Depending on their sponsorship level, donors will be acknowledged in:
    • The evening’s printed program
    • Notre Dame’s social media
    • The Notre Dame Annual Report, which reaches over 16,000 community members

  • Is Notre Dame High School a non-profit organization?

    Yes, Notre Dame High School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Tax ID #95-1716808

  • Who benefits from the funds raised at the Gala?

    All proceeds from this event supports the Notre Dame Fund, which empowers us to support faculty excellence, provide meaningful tuition assistance to families, and enhance the vibrant programs that shape our students' growth in and beyond the classroom.

  • Who can I contact for more information or questions?

    Contact the Institutional Advancement Office at advancement@ndhs.org for any questions
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Institutional Advancement Office
818-933-3609   |   advancement@ndhs.org
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