Arizona Christian University
Inaugural

Inaugural President's Gala

1776 – 2026

Celebrating 250 Years of
Faith, Freedom and the American Spirit

Featuring Mollie Hemingway

An evening at the Arizona Biltmore to honor America's founding and fund scholarships for the next generation of Christian leaders.

  • Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • 6 p.m. Registration · 7 p.m. Dinner and Program
  • McArthur Ballroom, Arizona Biltmore
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When Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
6 p.m. Registration · 7 p.m. Dinner and Program
Where McArthur Ballroom
Arizona Biltmore · 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Featuring Mollie Hemingway
About our speaker
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Why It Matters

Invest in the Next Generation

Choosing where to give is choosing the future you want to see. At Arizona Christian University, students earn more than a degree. They learn to see their field through a Biblical Worldview lens, lead with conviction, and serve their communities with integrity.

Every dollar raised at the President’s Gala funds student scholarships. Your gift opens the door for deserving students who couldn’t otherwise afford an ACU education, and it sends them into business, education, healthcare, ministry, and public life ready to lead well.

  • Proceeds fund scholarships for deserving students
  • An ACU education within reach for families who need help
  • Graduates equipped with a Biblical Worldview in every field
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The Evening

Celebrate America's Legacy and Future

As our nation marks 250 years of independence, the President’s Gala honors the principles that shaped America and looks ahead with hope.

Expect an evening of warm fellowship, inspiring conversation, and a shared commitment to faith, freedom, and principled leadership. Together, we’ll celebrate our nation’s remarkable heritage and help prepare a new generation to carry these values forward.

6:00 PM

Registration and Reception

Check in, greet fellow guests, and settle in for the evening.

7:00 PM

Dinner and Program

Dinner is served, followed by the program and our featured speaker, Mollie Hemingway.

Sponsor guests also enjoy a private VIP reception and photo opportunity with Mollie Hemingway.

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Featured Speaker

Mollie Hemingway

Editor in Chief of The Federalist · Fox News Contributor · Senior Journalism Fellow, Hillsdale College

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway is one of America’s most influential journalists and a three-time No. 1 national bestselling author, known for clear-eyed reporting and analysis on politics, culture, and the courts. She helped launch The Federalist and serves as its editor-in-chief, building it into one of the most influential voices in American political and cultural discourse.

Hemingway is a senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College, where she teaches journalism, and a Fox News contributor who appears regularly on the All-Stars panel on Special Report with Bret Baier. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Claremont Review of Books, and Christianity Today.

Her work has earned the Bradley Prize, the Heritage Foundation’s Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship, and the Dao Grand Prize for investigative journalism. She holds an honorary doctorate from Concordia Theological Seminary.

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From the President

Len Munsil

President, Arizona Christian University

ACU President Len Munsil will deliver an inspirational message about America's founding and how you can help win the future by restoring America's biblical foundations.

Sponsorships

Sponsor the Evening

Sponsorships are the heart of the Gala. Each level pairs a memorable evening for you and your guests with a lasting investment in student scholarships. Every table seats 10.

Presenting Level

Event Sponsor

$50,000

Headline the evening as our presenting partner.

  • 2 premium tables · 20 guests
  • VIP reception and photos with Mollie Hemingway · All guests
  • 10 signed copies of Alito
  • 2 seats at the host table
  • Program and video recognition
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Diamond Sponsor

$25,000
  • 1 premium table · 10 guests
  • VIP reception and photos with Mollie Hemingway · All guests
  • 7 signed copies of Alito
  • 2 seats at the host table
  • Program and video recognition
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Platinum Sponsor

$15,000
  • 1 premium table · 10 guests
  • VIP reception and photos with Mollie Hemingway · 8 guests
  • 4 signed copies of Alito
  • Seats at the host table
  • Program and video recognition
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Gold Sponsor

$10,000
  • 1 premium table · 10 guests
  • VIP reception and photos with Mollie Hemingway · 6 guests
  • 3 signed copies of Alito
  • Seats at the host table
  • Program and video recognition
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Silver Sponsor

$5,000
  • 1 preferred table · 10 guests
  • VIP reception and photos with Mollie Hemingway · 4 guests
  • 2 signed copies of Alito
  • Seats at the host table
  • Program and video recognition
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Bronze Sponsor

$2,500
  • 1 preferred table · 10 guests
  • VIP reception and photos with Mollie Hemingway · 2 guests
  • 1 signed copy of Alito
  • Seats at the host table
  • Program and video recognition
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Join Us as a Guest

Not sponsoring a table? Reserve an individual seat and be part of the evening.

Individual Seat
$250 / 1 seat

One seat at the dinner and program.

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ACU Staff and Faculty
$150 / 1 seat

One seat for current ACU employees.

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The Venue

Arizona Biltmore

McArthur Ballroom

Join us in the McArthur Ballroom at the historic Arizona Biltmore, a Phoenix landmark since 1929 and a fitting setting for a night celebrating America's story.

2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Reserve Your Place

Seats and sponsorships are limited, and registrations are accepted right up to the event. We'd love to celebrate with you.

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Questions about the Gala?

Miriam Winkler [email protected] +1(602) 489-5300 x2512