35th Annual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball
It's a wonderful night!
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 6:00pm
Early bird registration opens on Tuesday, September 8.
Tis the Season! Throughout the year, the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA is a catalyst to transform lives and communities. We believe everyone should have access to health and wellness at our YMCA.
During this magical time of year, we transform our gymnasium to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. Please join us so that we can raise funds to serve even more youth and families in our community!
Best Annual Gala
Voted “2025 Best Of” by Ranch & Coast Magazine
Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities
We invite you to sponsor the 35th Anual Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball supporting youth and families through wellness and enrichment at the Y! As a sponsor, you’ll be making a direct impact — and we’re happy to tailor your benefits to fit your goals. All benefits are negotiable and can be customized to your needs including payment plan options.
Spirit of the season sponsor | $50,000
- Two Tables with preferred seating upon request
- Limo service accommodating guests to and from the event
- Premium champagne for all guests
- Personal beverage valet
- Naming exclusivity as presenting sponsor of the Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball
- Sponsor logo exclusively in all pre-event publicity and event promotions
- Signage and recognition at the event
- Full page recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
- Recognition on the Poinsettia Ball website
- Recognition in the YMCA newsletter
- Recognition from the emcee at the event
- Six tickets to the Major Donor Recognition Party
Premier Sponsor | $25,000
- 12 tickets with preferred seating upon request
- Premium champagne for all guests
- Sponsor logo featured in all re-event publicity and event promotions
- Signage and recognition at the event
- Full page recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
- Recognition on the Poinsettia Ball website
- Recognition in the YMCA newsletter
- Recognition from the emcee at the event
- Four tickets to the Major Donor Recognition Party
Gala Sponsor | $10,000
- One table of 10 with preferred seating
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event publicity and event promotions
- Signage and recognition at the event
- Full page recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
- Recognition on the Poinsettia Ball website
- Recognition in the YMCA newsletter
- Recognition from the emcee at the event
- Four tickets to the Major Donor Recognition Party
Major sponsor | $5,000
- Four tickets with preferred seating
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event publicity and event promotions
- Signage and recognition at the event
- Half page recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
- Recognition on the Poinsettia Ball website
- Recognition in the YMCA newsletter
- Two tickets to the Major Donor Recognition Party
Event sponsor | $2,500
- Two tickets to the event
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event publicity and event promotions
- Signage and recognition at the event
- Recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
- Recognition on the Poinsettia Ball website
- Recognition in the YMCA newsletter
- Two tickets to the Major Donor Recognition Party
Guest Sponsor | $1,000
- Signage and recognition at the event
- Recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
- Recognition on the Poinsettia Ball website
- Recognition in the YMCA newsletter
- Two tickets to the Major Donor Recognition Party
Other sponsorship amount
- Recognition at the event
- Recognition in the Poinsettia Ball program
Questions? Please reach out to Development & Events Manager, Brooke Berry, at bberry@ymcasd.org.
