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WIN A DREAM GALA WORTH $65,000 AT BAIRD CENTER<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1766420455353{margin-right: 25px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1766430441845{margin-right: 40px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;background-color: #FFFFFFBF !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772463066559{margin-right: 40px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}”]Nonprofits strengthen our community. Now it\u2019s our turn to support yours.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Wisconsin Center District<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 owners and operators of Milwaukee\u2019s Baird Center<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 is proud to announce the return of its annual Gala Giveaway. This one-of-a-kind opportunity awards one Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit a dream gala in the stunning Baird Ballroom, located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Room rental, food and beverage services, audio visual support, tables, linens and more are all included \u2014 everything you need to host an unforgettable evening. Valued at $65,000, this unique giveaway supports a gala for up to 500 guests, allowing your organization to focus on what matters most: your mission.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications for the 2026 contest are now closed. <\/span><\/strong><\/em>The winner will be announced in early April and will host its gala on a mutually agreed-upon date in 2027.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” type=”vc_default” margin_top=”85″ margin_bottom=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1766432559032{padding-top: 100px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;border-color: #333333 !important;}” bg_color_value=”#333333″ row_title=”Prize Package Details” el_id=”Prize Package”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1530259839997{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]

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PRIZE PACKAGE<\/h2><\/div>
The Gala Giveaway prize package includes:<\/em><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=”Prize Details”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ el_id=”Baird Ballroom”][vc_single_image image=”15505″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=””]
<\/span>Baird Ballroom<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The pi\u00e8ce de resistance of your evening will be the complimentary room rental of the stunning, rooftop Baird Ballroom.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Pre-Function<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Welcome guests, set up silent auctions and more with our expansive pre-function space just outside Baird Ballroom.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Sky View Terrace<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a rooftop without a view? Guests will be treated to sweeping views of the Milwaukee skyline on our beautiful rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Audio Visual Support<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Turn your evening into a grand production with a $15,000 credit for audio and video services from our in-house preferred partner CTI.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Custom Menus<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Alongside our in-house food partner Levy Restaurants and their award-winning chefs, design an exquisite three-course menu for up to 500 guests.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Wine Service<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

This package includes two bottles of red wine and two bottles of white wine for each table.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Table Settings<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Tables, chairs, linens, silverware and place settings are all included.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Volunteer Service<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Our staff will provide 40 hours of volunteer service toward your organization\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

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Double the Crowd<\/h4>

\u201cThat was one major area that we would\u2019ve never been able to do that without this giveaway. Simply just drawing in more than double our crowd. It was a whole bunch of people who were new. New to Autism United, maybe new to the world of autism. They were able to join us for an evening and experience what we\u2019re all about, what our families are all about and really just kind of take it in.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Kelly Backes<\/h3>

Board President | Autism United Wisconsin<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Invite the Community<\/h4>

\u201cWe are beyond excited to be the winners of the Baird Center Gala Giveaway. This amazing surprise gives us an incredible head start on our new capital campaign to fund two new important resources at the Racine Zoo. These projects will allow us to continue to give the best care to our animals and expand our ability to create positive and educational interactions between people and the natural world. The gala is going to be spectacular and we hope you all join us in 2026.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Beth Heidorn<\/h3>

Executive Director | Racine Zoo<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Helping Hands<\/h3>

\u201cAs a nonprofit, when you\u2019re stretched thin, having an organization and the staff we worked with at Baird Center lift some of the weight off is just tremendous. That all goes to our mission of transforming lives through theater. It\u2019ll go toward our operating costs, towards theater education, our academy and our productions. It ensures that First Stage is able to thrive and continue offering all of our programs to the community.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Maddy Corson<\/h4>

Special Events Manager | First Stage<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-vz-jquery” bg_image_new=”id^15609|url^https:\/\/www.galagiveaway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/EUA-Baird-Ctr-1766-CNP-scaled.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^EUA Baird Ctr 1766 CNP|description^null” bg_img_attach=”fixed” bg_override=”full” type=”vc_default” margin_top=”-50″ anchor=”about” css=”.vc_custom_1766436502370{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;border-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}” el_id=”Award-Winning Venue”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_cta h2=”AWARD-WINNING VENUE” h2_font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” h4=”Named Best Convention Center in the Country by BizBash 2026″ h4_font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23333333″ h4_use_theme_fonts=”yes” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”ABOUT BAIRD CENTER” btn_style=”custom” btn_custom_background=”#202944″ btn_custom_text=”#FFFFFF” btn_shape=”round” btn_align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1766439257622{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #FFFFFFE6 !important;border-color: #00000000 !important;}” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbairdcenter.com%2F” h4_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizbash.com%2Fevent-production-planning%2Fwinners-of-bizbash-s-13th-annual-event-experience-awards”]<\/p>\n

In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Baird Center puts your event at the center of it all. Hosting more than 200 events each year, our premier convention and event venue welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests annually and connects them seamlessly to everything Milwaukee has to offer. From world-class museums and cultural festivals to award-winning dining, entertainment venues and iconic local breweries, attendees are steps away from experiencing a city known for its warmth, creativity and Midwest hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Baird Center serves a global audience, our strongest commitment is to the community we call home. In 2025 alone, we proudly hosted a record 63 nonprofit galas, partnering with local organizations to elevate their events and amplify their missions.<\/strong> Supporting these organizations is at the heart of what we do \u2014 and it\u2019s why the Gala Giveaway exists.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re honored to offer this opportunity once again, inviting a nonprofit to host an unforgettable event in a venue designed to inspire, connect and make a lasting impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Racine Zoological Society<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” type=”vc_default” margin_top=”-50″ anchor=”about” css=”.vc_custom_1766429353024{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#333333″ row_title=”Racine Zoo” el_id=”Racine Zoo”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Racine Zoological Society will host its annual Zoo Debut gala at Baird Center in 2026. The nonprofit, which has operated the Racine Zoo since 1923, hopes to have similar success as the first two winners of the Gala Giveaway.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are beyond excited to be the winners of the Baird Center Gala Giveaway,\u201d Executive Director of the Racine Zoo Beth Heidorn said. \u201cThis amazing surprise gives us an incredible head start on our new capital campaign to fund two new important resources at the Racine Zoo. These projects will allow us to continue to give the best care to our animals and expand our ability to create positive and educational interactions between people and the natural world. The gala is going to be spectacular and we hope you all join us in 2026.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15727″ img_size=”300″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/racinezoo.org\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” type=”vc_default” margin_top=”-50″ anchor=”about” css=”.vc_custom_1772465350678{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#333333″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0″]