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: 
Niki ’91 and Ross Armstrong
Lorie and Jerry Cudzil
The Cwiertnia Family
Edie and David Damus ’83
Murphy and Ed Romano
 
$10,000 Piazza San Marco Sponsor:
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.

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
The Risso Family

$2,500 Murano Sponsor:
Tauber Aarons
Jennifer and Daniel Acevedo
Ashley Brucks
Lee ’88 and George ’88 Chumo
Jessica Combs and Jason Diamond
Hub
EPI Construction
Eileen Ige-Wong and Curtis Wong
Karine and Trent John
The Kizirian Family
Jennifer Lang and Peter Micelli
Frances and Mark Meyers
Robyn and Jeremy Ogulnick
Lisa and Shane Popp
Jamie Wagenbach '83
Ashley and Jeff Whiteman
 
$1,500 Lido Sponsor:
Hammon Acuna and Jeffrey Muehl
Shirin Bagheri and Alex Broumand
Sandra and Matthew Bourbeau
Denise and Leandro Cruz ’88
Claudia and Matthew Rips
Genevieve Halili and David Rubio
Tere and Fred Perez ’72
Jennifer and Geoffrey Zanelli

$1,000 Maestro Sponsor:
Jeri Dye Lynch
The Gray Family
The Kehrli Family
The Kozloff Family
Sally and Amin Mirhadi
The Tarpey Family
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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