Women Who Dare 2027
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 5:30 PM
Bloc15 | 252 2nd Street, Oakland
EMPOWER
A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERS
Join hundreds of champions, partners, neighbors, and families for a powerful night of community, celebration, and unwavering support for the next generation of leaders.
Hosted by our “Best Foot Forward” (BFF) youth
Our gala hosts and emcees are elementary school girls and youth from Best Foot Forward, Girls Inc. of the Island City’s leadership program. They work hard to prepare to introduce our gala honorees and host you – our community – with much intention and confidence. Help us welcome our 2027 BFF leaders, an impressive group of 3rd-5th grade girls from Love, Ruby Bridges, Maya Lin, and Franklin Elementary Schools. Congratulations to Abigail, Brynna, Jaina, June, London, Maddie, Marianna, Norah, Ruby and Zoe on being selected as our 2027 BFFs! Let us all get ready to support smart, bold, and strong girls!
GET READY NOW TO SUPPORT
WOMEN WHO DARE 2027!
Partner with us as Gala Sponsor:
Amplify your impact and showcase your company’s commitment to equity, leadership, and opportunity for girls in these times. Learn more about the Sponsorship Benefits.
Donate a Live Auction or Silent Auction item:
Expose your community-minded business to a generous philanthropic audience, while receiving tax breaks and expense write offs. Our supporters are incredibly loyal to businesses that support our girls and they love coming back and bringing friends.
Save the Date:
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 3, 2027, an unforgettable night of inspiration, connection, and community.
Build Your Table:
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues—each table seats 8. Together, you’ll share an evening of purpose and celebration.
Bring the Energy:
Bid boldly, give generously, and cheer for our inspiring honorees and youth hosts as we celebrate those who dare to lead.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In 2027, Women Who Dare will bring together more than 300 community, business, and civic leaders to celebrate visionary women and invest in the next generation of changemakers. This unforgettable evening raises vital funds for Girls Inc. of the Island City programs that help youth and girls build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong sense of possibility. When you sponsor Women Who Dare, you align your brand with a trusted, women-led organization that delivers measurable impact for youth across Alameda.
Thank you for your interest in being featured among our distinguished Women Who Dare 2027 Sponsors!
Your sponsorship fuels programs that help girls in Alameda build confidence, develop leadership skills, and dream bigger while providing your company with unique opportunities to be part of our Girls Inc. family.
You can review your Sponsorship Benefits at a Glance.
If you’re ready to process your sponsorship via Credit Card, please do so by clicking the button below
If you are processing your sponsorship via any other means, complete this WWD 2027 Sponsorship Registration Form and our Development department will be in touch to finalize your sponsorship and your benefits.
For questions or more information, contact our Development Director at renata@girlsincislandcity.org.
Benefits At-A-Glance
HONORING BOLD LEADERSHIP
2027 Women Who Dare Honorees
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