Help More Children Access Great Schools

On September 26, 2026, the Aim Higher Foundation will host its 14th annual Night of Light Celebration! Proceeds of the gala will support the Aim Higher Foundation's tuition-assistance scholarships which help make the benefits of a Catholic education accessible to all children across the Twin Cities.

Night of Light 2026 Sponsorships now available. Reserve your sponsorship early and receive a Complimentary Hospitality Package for you and your guests. Contact Claire Buethe, for more information, cbuethe@aimhigherfoundation.org or call 612-819-6711.

In 2025, the Night of Light raised more than $1.3 million for the work of the Aim Higher Foundation. As we look toward 2026's event, we aim to surpass that record-breaking accomplishment! We invite you to consider sponsoring this exclusive event. Please contact us today!

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View 2025 Photos

Become a Sponsor

All Sponsorships Include:

● Recognition in pre- and post-event communications
● Recognition in the print program and on event screens
● Name and logo displayed on the event website
● Recognition in the Aim Higher Foundation’s annual report

DIAMOND EVENT SPONSOR - $50,000

● Four tables (40 guests) with premier placement
● Exclusive VIP Hospitality Package
● Special verbal recognition during the program

GOLD EVENT SPONSOR - $25,000

● Three tables (30 guests) with premier placement
● Complimentary Hospitality Package
● Special verbal recognition during the program

SILVER EVENT SPONSOR - $15,000
● Two tables (20 guests) with premier placement
● Complimentary Hospitality Package
● Special verbal recognition during the program

BRONZE EVENT SPONSOR - $5,000

● One table (10 guests) with preferred placement

TABLE SPONSOR - $2,500 (Unlimited)

● One table (10 guests) with standard placement

Available Specialty Sponsorships:

CORPORATE YEAR-LONG SPONSOR - $30,000

● Two table (20 guests) with premier placement at the Night of Light
● Year-round branding for Aim Higher’s Night of Light and Corporate Partners
●Customize your package to accommodate your business's community relations goals

For more information, contact Claire Beuthe at: cbuethe@aimhigherfoundation.org

Contact us today to secure your sponsorship. If you would like to pay by credit card, click the Purchase a Sponsorship button below.

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2026 Event Details

Date & Time

September 26, 2026
5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM - Dinner and Program

Location

The Depot Minneapolis
225 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Attire

Formal Attire (Black Tie Optional)

Tickets

Registration is open! Click here to purchase tables, tickets, and sponsorships!

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Auction

Our Night of Light Auction will open on September 18, 2026. Check back for a link soon!

About Our Mission

Learn more about our efforts to help more children access the benefits of a Catholic school!

Last Year's Photos

View photos from last year's event!

Contact Us

Call Claire Buethe
at 612-819-6711 ext 105 or email cbuethe@aimhigherfoundation.org

About the Aim Higher Foundation

At the Aim Higher Foundation, we know that too many children don't have access to the quality of education they deserve. For many families, the cost of tuition is the primary barrier to transformational educational benefits.

Aim Higher Scholarships help make Catholic schools accessible to all children, regardless of the size of their parent's paycheck. Our scholarships, which follow the student each year through 8th grade, also ensure stability to families throughout their child's school years.

Through the Night of Light, we are able to generate additional funds that are essential to the Aim Higher Foundation’s ability to award scholarships to students. And it is the only event in the Twin Cities that provides direct support to children and families at every Catholic school serving grades K-8.

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