Partner On Queer LifeSpace’s
Annual Gala:

Friday, May 30th in San Francisco

“Pride Renaissance: Celebrating Community Resilience”

Become a sponsor of the biggest fundraiser in our organization’s 14-year history!
An unforgettable evening of resilience, celebration, and community as we raise critical funds for LGBTQIA+ mental health services.

Can’t sponsor this year’s gala?

Gala Venue: Swedish-American Hall

Partner On An Immersive & Interactive Event Featuring:
VIP Cocktail Reception - Dinner Program - Audience Activities
Live Musical Performances - Silent Auction - Live Auction
Laser Light Show - Photo Booth - Prize Giveaways

Where:
Swedish-American Hall (5:30 to 10:00pm)

After Party:
The Academy SF (9:30pm to Midnight)

Lengendary Co-Hosts:
Donna Sachet and Bobby Friday

After-Party: The Academy SF

2025 Gala Theme:
Pride Renaissance:

Celebrating Community Resilience

Throughout history, art has served as a powerful declaration of resistance, a rallying cry for freedom, and a vision of what is possible in the face of overwhelming odds.

As we gather for the Pride Renaissance Gala, we turn to one of the most enduring symbols of defiance and resilience: Michelangelo’s David—a masterpiece of the Italian High Renaissance and a potent political statement in its time.

Michelangelo sculpted David (1501 to 1504) not as a triumphant warrior but with his gaze locked on the enormity of the challenge ahead. This was an intentional departure from traditional depictions of David, which showed him victorious against Goliath. Instead, Michelangelo chose to capture a moment of readiness, resolve, and fearless preparation—a message to Florence’s enemies that they would not back down.

At the time, Florence was a republic under siege, a city-state fighting for its autonomy against larger, wealthier forces, including the powerful Medici family. Their ambitions threatened to dismantle the very foundations of civil liberty. Sound familiar? The David sculpture, placed in the heart of Florence, was a warning to those, like the Medici, who sought to corrupt, control, and suppress: We will not yield. We will stand and fight.

Like Renaissance Florence, San Francisco has long been a center of innovation, pushing the boundaries of civil liberty and equality. The Pride Renaissance Gala is not just a celebration of our innovation and resilience—it is a declaration. A moment to gather our strength as a community and to remind the world that we are warriors in this fight. Just as David’s gaze toward the horizon served as a warning, we gather to send a message: We will not be erased.

Join us. Stand with us.

The fight for the future is now.

FABULOUS HOSTS

  • Donna Sachet

    Donna Sachet

    CO-HOST & LIVING LEGEND

    Nearly 30 years ago, Donna Sachet started her adventure in San Francisco and the City has applauded her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, and musical talent ever since. She became Miss Gay SF in 1993 and the 30th elected Empress of SF in 1995. Donna can be seen throughout the Community, performing, judging contests, emceeing fund-raisers, producing events, cutting ribbons, and hosting parties. Donna currently writes a bi-weekly column, Donna’s Chronicles, for the SF Bay Times, is president of the Rainbow Honor Walk, and serves on the Advisory Board of PRC.

  • Bobby Friday

    Bobby Friday

    CO-HOST & PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

    Bobby Friday is the founder of Haus of Friday, a company that specializes in custom-styled wigs and merchandise, as well as event production and hosting. Bobby is known for her Fierce, Fabulous, and Fresh to Death! aesthetic and can be found hosting and performing at Pop Up Brunch at Beaux every second Saturday of the month, as well as Glamatron at Lookout every third Thursday of the month. Additionally, she performs at various shows throughout the Bay Area.

Speakers & Entertainment

  • Leiti Hsu

    Leiti Hsu

    EMCEE

  • Kippy Marks

    Kippy Marks

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Carly Ozard

    Carly Ozard

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Stanley Frank

    DJ Stanley Frank Sensation

    ENTERTAINMENT

  • Ryan MacCarrigan

    Ryan MacCarrigan

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Designed by queer people.
For queer people.

Founded in 2011, Queer LifeSpace (QLS) is an award-winning nonprofit counseling agency that provides affordable, high-quality mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community in the Bay Area. We also run an internationally-recognized clinical training program for the next generation of queer-affirming therapists.

We strive to serve the underserved and are passionate about providing services to clients from all walks of life regardless of their ability to pay. Above all, we make it our priority to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for fellow members of the queer community.

Our clinicians truly work on the front lines, defending and fortifying the mental wellbeing of our community during these challenging times. Visit our website for more information on our services and impact.

2025 Gala Sponsorships

Commitment Deadline: Friday, May 9th

Presenting Sponsor (Tier 1)

$25,000 (Only one package available)

  • Two VIP tables (20 guests) with Tier 1 table placement; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Presenting Sponsor” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on stage backdrop, photo step-and-repeat, gala website, social media, emails, printed signage, printed event program (full page)

  • Live on-stage recognition and speaking opportunity (5 minutes)

  • “Presenting Sponsor” of the VIP Cocktail reception, with option to brand and customize Baldur Hall (location of reception)

  • 20 additional guests for the after-party (40 guests in total)

  • Opportunity to include branded items in VIP gift bags

  • Exclusive meet and greet with keynote speakers/honorees

  • “Presenting Sponsor” of Pride Happy Hour at Waterbar (June 18th), including post-event writeup and media placements

  • Recognized as “Major Supporter” on the Queer LifeSpace homepage

Diamond Sponsor (Tier 1)

$15,000 (Only one package available)

  • One VIP table (10 guests) with Tier 1 table placement; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Diamond Sponsor” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on photo step-and-repeat, gala website, social media, emails, printed signage, printed event program (full page)

  • Live on-stage recognition and speaking opportunity (3 mins)

  • Sponsor of the after-party at the Academy SF, with option to brand and customize the Main Floor and Patio

  • 20 additional guests for the after-party (30 guests in total)

  • Opportunity to include branded items in VIP gift bags

  • Exclusive meet and greet with keynote speakers/honorees

  • “Presenting Sponsor” of our annual fundraising hike-a-thon (Oct. 18th), including post-event writeup and media placements

  • Recognized as “Major Supporter” on the Queer LifeSpace homepage

Table Map

Platinum Sponsor (Tier 1)

$10,000 (Only two packages available)

  • One VIP table (10 guests) with Tier 2 table placement; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Platinum Sponsor” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on photo step-and-repeat, gala website, social media, emails, printed signage, printed event program (half page)

  • Verbal recognition on-stage during the dinner program

  • Sponsor of the after-party at the Academy SF, with option to brand and customize the Main Floor and Patio

  • 20 additional guests for the after-party (30 guests in total)

  • “Presenting Sponsor” at one of our private, Michelin-catered fundraising dinners (held once per quarter)

  • Recognized as “Key Partner” on the Queer LifeSpace homepage

Gold Sponsor (Tier 2)

$5,000 (Several packages available)

  • One VIP table (10 guests) with Tier 2 table placement; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Gold Sponsor” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on gala website, social media, emails, printed signage, printed event program (quarter page)

  • 10 additional guests for the after-party (20 guests in total)

  • “Presenting Sponsor” of the EQUARTY program art exhibition in the East Wing of The Academy SF (late May 2025).

  • Recognized as “Key Partner” on the Queer LifeSpace homepage

Silver Sponsor (Tier 3)

$3,500 (Several packages available)

  • 6 guests with Tier 3 table placement; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Silver Sponsor” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on gala website, social media, emails, printed signage, and printed event program

  • 8 additional guests for the after-party (14 guests in total)

  • “Presenting Sponsor” at one of our monthly First Friday happy hour fundraisers; select from multiple dates in summer or fall 2025

Bronze Sponsor (Tier 3)

$2,500 (Several packages available)

  • 4 guests with Tier 3 table placement OR premier balcony level; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Bronze Sponsor” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on gala website, social media, emails, printed signage, and printed event program

  • 6 additional guests for the after-party (10 guests in total)

  • “Presenting Sponsor” at one of our monthly First Friday happy hour fundraisers; select from multiple dates in summer or fall 2025

Community Champion

$1,000 (Many available)

  • 2 guests with Tier 3 table placement OR premier balcony level; includes access to the after-party at The Academy SF (neighboring venue)

  • “Community Champion” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on gala website, emails, printed event program

  • 4 additional guests for the after-party (6 guests in total)

Community Advocate

$250 or $500 (Many available)

  • Funds the free registration of 1 or 2 guests on the balcony level, enabling attendance of artists, students, activists, queer fam

  • “Community Advocate” in all digital and printed materials

  • Logo featured on gala website, emails, printed event program

Sponsorship Questions?

info@queerlifespace.org

At Queer LifeSpace,
you are not alone.

“Queer LifeSpace allows people to drop all assumptions and just show up as they need to be to make connections. It also serves as a space for the community outside of bars, clubs, or the gym, that we don’t often have. QLS functions as an example of how the community can come together and exist outside of those other spaces.”

— Dr. Audriannah Levine-Ward, PsyD

FAQ

  • Queer LifeSpace is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon the successful completion of your donation. This receipt will also tell you the total percentage you can claim on the deduction. In most cases, this will be more than 50% of the value of your ticket or table, which excludes the fair market value of goods and services provided during the event.

  • Semi-formal to formal with unabashed creative flair. We strongly encourage guests to incorporate a reference to Renaissance era art, history, or culture in some aspect of their attire, even if it's just an accent. Be playful and adventurous — this is your time to shine!

  • No, but your fabulousness quotient will go way up!

  • Yes! When you register for your ticket, you will have the option to select which of our programs your funds will be allocated toward.

  • We've set aside a limited number of affordable gala tickets, and all volunteers attend for free. If you're interested, reach out to us at support@queerlifespace.org.

  • Our EIN # is 45-2451077

  • Yes, there is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the main event space on the second floor.

  • Please send an email to support@queerlifespace.org and a member of our team will get back to you within a day.

2025 Gala Host Committee

Ryan MacCarrigan | Moxie Penn | Calvin Anderson | Cody Dapper | Nic Hunter | Moena Weiss