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The St. Nicholas Virtual Gala

​Our signature fundraiser, the Saint Nicholas Ball, formerly known as the "Festival of Trees" and voted "Best Charity Gala" by the 2016 Albuquerque Journal Readers' Choice Awards, is in its 17th year! 

In 2019, over 450 supporters and partners joined us in kicking off the holiday season with a reception, gourmet dinner, wine and cocktails, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and dancing! Event attendees, auction donors, sponsors, and contributors helped us raise over $200,000 for Catholic Charities’ programs, which serve thousands of families throughout central New Mexico each year.

This year, due to the pandemic our 2020 Saint Nicholas fundraising will be a Virtual Gala. ​We invite you to enjoy another enchanting evening with us and help us create hope for those in need!


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Become A Table Captain

Registration and Participation

Become  a Table Captain

Registration is free to participate this year. Click Register Now button above to register.

We encourage you to become a Table Captain to help raise funds for Catholic Charities .

We will have an online auction that will be open for bids  one week prior to the  Gala.
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For more information please contact us at loyae@ccasfnm.org​ or  505-724-4637.
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Want to help us share our story and raise funds to benefit Catholic Charities' programs and services?
Become a Table Captain!
Table Captains are dedicated supporters and community members who will help us create a magical event by building a virtual 'table' online. From there, Captains can invite friends and family from all over the world to support our work and attend our event. This provides a unique opportunity to connect with your community virtually in support of a great cause.
To learn more about becoming a Table Captain, contact Donor Relations Manager Elisabeth Loya at loyae@ccasfnm.org​ or  505-724-4637.

New to Zoom? We're Here to Help

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New to Zoom? We have volunteers available to assist with technical support needs.
​Leave us a message at (575) 323-0690 with questions about the event and technical support requests.
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​Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact us any time via email or telephone to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the St.
Nicholas Virtual Gala via Phone: (505) 724-4637 or Email: loyae@ccasfnm.org
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TABLE CAPTAIN
$2,000

Do you want to help us create a magical virtual event? Excited to share Catholic Charities' work with your friends and family?
​Become a Table Captain and start customizing your own fundraising
page on our event website. Set your goal, post a picture, and you'll
Immediately be able to share our event with your community around the globe, track how much you have raised, and see how your table stacks up against our other captains!
  • Entry into pre-event VIP Zoom room with Archbishop John C. Wester, CEO James Gannon, and other special guests.
  • Early admission to our online silent auction so you can begin browsing and bidding!
  • Your name listed in the Program as an Important supporter of our work.
  • A swag bag including Catholic Charities cookies, protective face​ masks, and more goodies!
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MYRRH SPONSOR
$5,000
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  • ​Logo Included on programs and Invitations.
  • Logo and name included in Gala credits.
  • Merchandise/flyer added to swag bag.
  • Tagged and boosted post on social media.
  • Entry into pre-event VIP Zoom room with Archbishop John C. Wester, CEO James Gannon, and other special guests
  • One bottle of top-quality wine from the cellar of local collector John Emerson.
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FRANKINCENSE SPONSOR
$10,000
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  • ​Logo Included on programs and Invitations.
  • Logo and name included in Virtual Program credits.
  • Tagged and boosted post on social media.
  • Merchandise/flyer added to swag bag.
  • Entry into pre-event VIP Zoom room with Archbishop John C. Wester, CEO James Gannon, and other special guests
  • Two bottles of top-quality wine from the cellar of local collector John Emerson.
  • Small charcuterie basket to enjoy during the event.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
$25,000
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M E D I A
As a Presenting Sponsor, your name will be Included In all promotional material for the Saint Nicholas Virtual Gala.
Video Ad (up to 20 seconds) included in our Virtual Event.
Tagged and boosted posts on
Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter.
Your merchandise and/or flyer
added to swag bag.

S P E C I A L  A C C E S S
Entry into pre-event VIP Zoom
room with Archbishop John C.
Wester, CEO James Gannon,
and other special guests.
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GIFTS
Four bottles of top-quality wine
from the cellar of local
collector John Emerson.
Large charcuterie basket to
enjoy during the event.

Donate Auction Items

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We rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to provide items for our auctions.

To make an in-kind auction donation call 505-724-4637 or email loyae@ccasfnm.org

Some of the many donation items needed to make our auction a success include:
  • Gift cards
  • Tickets to attractions and events 
  • Virtual events and experiences
  • Vacation packages
  • Art
  • Jewelry and watches
  • Gourmet baskets of sweets and treats, wine, and/or beer​

Thank You 2020 Saint Nicholas Sponsors!

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About Catholic Charities:
Our mission is to put faith in action to improve the lives of those in need. We provide services to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, fight poverty and build community. As the local 501(c)3 affiliate of Catholic Charities USA, we remain dedicated to finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges individuals, children and families face regardless of race, religion, color, country of origin, disabilities, gender, age or sexual orientation.