Ways to Donate
There are a number of ways to support Black Tie Dinner in addition to becoming a Table Captain or Sponsor. Year round we actively pursue donations for the silent and luxury auctions and collect contributions to the John Thomas Scholarship Fund.
- Silent Auction Items
- Live Auction Packages
- John Thomas Scholarship
- General Donations
Black Tie Dinner relies in part to the success of the silent auctions in order to distribute much needed funds to the dinner beneficiaries. As a donor you can donate to the silent auction by donating goods and services for dinner participants to bid on.
Suggestion donations include:
- Artwork
- Furniture
- Gift certificates
- Vacation packages
- Home goods
- Professional services
- Jewerlry
- Collectables
- Antiques
Black Tie Dinner luxury auction is an extension of the dinner program. Enjoy the excitement of bidding on live luxury auction items such as travel and entertainment packages. Black Tie relies on donors to create spectacular luxury auction packages. If you are interested in making a contribution or becoming a part of the luxury auction please contact us at liveauction@blacktie.org.
A donation to The John Thomas Scholarship Fund will allow tireless and deserving volunteers in the community to attend the dinner who, otherwise, would not be able to attend and experience an evening of empowerment.
The LGBT community can be viewed as one large family and it is important to value and honor each member as an integral part of our combined whole. This belief was the motto of John Thomas, the person whose legacy is honored through this fund. Coined by William Waybourn as Dallas' most visible gay role model, Thomas was an activist in both the streets and the suites. Thomas was the first openly gay person to address the Republican National Committee and was a founding Board member of the National Gay and Lesbian Health Association. He also served on the board of the national gay and lesbian advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign.
Thomas has given his time to local efforts as the first executive director of the Dallas AIDS Resource Center, an original member of the Turtle Creek Chorale. Thomas had been active with some 20 organizations, and was a founder of many of them, including the Dallas Legal Hospice.
Whether you can't attend the dinner but still want to contribute, or just want to make an additional monetary donation to our beneficiaries, general donations are always welcome! 100% of all general money donations will go directly to our beneficiaries, ensuring that your gift will make a lasting impact in North Texas and beyond.
Dinner Journal
The Dinner Journal advertising opportunity serves two purposes: 1) To showcase your support for the LGBT community, and 2) To offer financial support to the Black Tie Dinner beneficiary organizations through advertising proceeds.
Take a look back and see the 2018 Black Tie Dinner Journal.
- About the Book
- Specifications
- How to Submit
The dinner journal is a physical extension of the dinner itself, and an elegant memento of one unforgettable evening. The journal not only serves as the program for the evening, but beautifully highlights all aspects of it, including speakers, award recipients, beneficiary information, and sponsor recognition. The dinner journal is a great way to creatively show your support for Black Tie Dinner, the LGBTQ community, and make an impression on our attendees that will last far beyond the night of the dinner. Click below to purchase your dinner journal ad today. Reservations must be placed and artwork received by {{ ::context.variables.adSales.endDate | date }}.
Ads should be designed for either right or left page placement, as special placement requests are limited and require upgrade contribution.
- Trim: 9"x9"
- Live Area: Live copy must be kept 1/2" from trim edge
- Bleed allowed only on full page.
- Screen Ruling: 133 line
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Full Page
Square 8" x 8" Bleed: 9.25" x 9.25" |
Half Page
Horizontal 8" x 3.875" - No Bleed Vertical 3.875" x 8" - No Bleed |
Quarter Page
3.875" x 3.875" - No Bleed |
The ad must be submitted as a CMYK high resolution PDF file (minimum 300dpi) with fonts outlined (preferred) or fonts embedded.
If you are a Dinner Journal advertiser, and need to submit your artwork, you may login to use our online upload feature. If you are a submitting artwork on an advertisers behalf, please use one of the delivery methods outlined below. Be sure to check our ad specifications.
Raffle
Win a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 or GLA250
You could be the proud owner of either a brand new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 or GLA250, graciously underwritten by Park Place Motorcars. The color choices of the A220 are white or black - this car features upgraded 18” wheels, a sunroof, rearview camera, heated seats, collision prevention assist, and Pre-Safe. The color choices of the GLA250 are white or black - this car features upgraded 18” wheels, a rearview camera, heated seats, collision prevention assist, and Pre-Safe.
How our Raffle works
Only 1,500 raffle tickets are available to purchase throughout the year. On the night of the Black Tie Dinner ({{ ::context.variables.dateOfDinner | date }}), one winning ticket will be drawn from all tickets purchased. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased from a Black Tie Dinner representative or beneficiary, or by clicking below.
2019 Contest Information
- Must be age 18 or older.
- Only 1,500 tickets are available.
- No limit of ticket purchases by one person.
- All major credit cards, cash and checks are accepted.
- Winning name will be drawn Saturday, November 2, 2019.
- Need not be present to win.
- Ticket price is not deductible as a charitable contribution.
- Winner must claim prize by December 23, 2019.
- Prize recipient is responsible for all taxes, title, license and any IRS tax implications.