2025 Iowa Latino Gala

Friday, October 3, 2025

6:30P - 10:30p

The Loft DSM, 100 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

All funds raised directly support the operations and services of the Hola Center of Iowa, helping us empower and uplift Latino communities across the state.

The Iowa Latino Gala is the Hola Center of Iowa’s largest and most anticipated annual event, celebrating the vibrant diversity of Latino cultures. The Gala features an exciting array of traditional foods, beautiful floral and fauna, music, captivating art, and much more, highlighting the unique contributions of the Latino community to Iowa’s cultural fabric.

As the primary fundraising event for the Hola Center, the Gala plays a vital role in enabling us to continue providing essential services to Latino communities throughout Iowa. Through the support of sponsors, ticket sales, silent auctions, and raffles, this fundraiser ensures that the Hola Center can maintain and expand its efforts to remove barriers and create opportunities, not only for Latinos but for all Iowans.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship directly impacts the well-being and prosperity of Iowa, helping to foster stronger, more inclusive communities and supporting initiatives that benefit everyone in the state. By investing in this event, you are helping to build a brighter future for Latino families and contributing to the overall growth and success of Iowa. Join us in celebrating culture, fostering unity, and making a lasting impact across the state!

PRESENTING SPONSOR - $15,000 | 2 Sponsors

  • Opportunity for Sponsor to speak at event

  • Invitation of 6 guests to Signature Sponsor Private Dinner with the Hola Center Board of Directors to discuss initiatives, objectives, and goals

  • Preeminent recognition as a Gala “Signature Sponsor” in all television, radio, print, and social media promotions and advertisements i.e. [company name]’s Latino Gala Benefiting the Hola Center of Iowa

  • Prominent verbal recognition and featured on all signage at the Gala as a “Signature Sponsor”

  • Full page ad in the Gala Program

  • 2 Front Row placement tables for 10 guests, with “Signature Sponsor” signage

  • 4 Complimentary drink tickets for each sponsor attendee

  • Special recognition on the Hola Center front page website for 1 year

  • 20 Signature Sponsor dedicated Facebook and Instagram Posts

  • Special recognition in all post-event “Thank You” marketing

ORO SPONSOR - $5,000 | 5 Sponsors

  • Verbal recognition during the Gala as Gold Sponsor

  • 1 table for 10 guests with Gold Sponsor signage

  • 1 social media promotion as Gold Sponsor for the Iowa Latino Gala

Sponsors Impact

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    Your contributions empower Latino families with resources to build successful, resilient futures.

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    Your support bridges the education gap, providing opportunities for Latinos in higher education, vocational training, and workforce programs.

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    Your support fosters economic growth through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and job retention within the Latino community.

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    Your support fosters economic growth through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and job retention within the Latino community.

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    Sponsorship ensures the sustainability of the Hola Center’s mission, benefiting Iowa’s Latino communities for generations.

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    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.