30th Anniversary Fall Breakfast: Lighting the Way
Celebrate 30 years of impact for NKC Schools students

About the Morning
For 30 years, the NKC Schools Education Foundation has been Lighting the Way to bright futures for our students. Join community leaders, students, and staff to celebrate this milestone with a dynamic Student Showcase (featuring NEW Student Entrepreneurs), inspiring stories of impact, recognition of our 30th Anniversary Cornerstone Award winners, and a special message from Superintendent Dr. Rochel Daniels. Your attendance directly supports scholarships, classroom innovation, and programs that create opportunities for every NKC Schools student.
- Individual Ticket: $50
- Sponsorships range from $500 - $25,000
- Table of 10: $1,000
- Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Location: KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153
Schedule of Events
- 7:00 – 7:30 AM — Student Showcase (NEW: Student Entrepreneurs highlighted within the Showcase)
- 7:20 AM — Breakfast buffet opens
- 7:45 AM — Program begins
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Sponsorships - Legacy Levels (non‑exclusive)
$25,000
$10,000
Seating for 20; recognized as Student Showcase Sponsor (zone signage); podium recognition; logo/name in pre‑event publicity/press/social; logo on banner/screens/program/website/annual report; recognition plaque.
$5,000
Table for 10; recognition during event; logo/name in program/banner/screens/website; priority recognition in annual report & post‑event thanks; VIP reception invite.
$3,000
Table for 10; logo on banner/program/website/annual report; preferred table location near the Student Showcase.
$1,000
Table for 10; name or logo in program, website, annual report.
$500
4 guest tickets; name in program, website, annual report.
FMV note: FMV is $25 per person for breakfast; the balance of each sponsorship is tax‑deductible.
Exclusive Add‑On Sponsorships
$5,000
Exclusive buffet sponsor; branded signage at buffet; podium & pre‑event recognition; supports initiative to clear student lunch meal debt; includes 1 table (10 seats). FMV: $250 | Deductible: $4,750
$3,500
Exclusive underwriter of event photo & video; logo on 30th Anniversary highlight video; signage at guest photo station; tagged social posts; includes 6 tickets. FMV: $150 | Deductible: $3,350
$2,000
Logo on volunteer badges/lanyards; recognition during program welcome; includes 2 tickets. FMV: $50 | Deductible: $1,950