The Mayor's Ball
An Evening of Leadership, Legacy & Opportunity
The Mayor's Ball returns as Danville's premier black-tie fundraising gala — bringing together civic leadership, corporate sponsors, philanthropists, education leaders, entertainment professionals, families and community partners for one powerful purpose: investing in the future of Danville students.
Benefiting Integrity Futures Network
The Campaign
Sponsor a Student. Build a Future.
Integrity Futures Network is launching a citywide student readiness campaign supporting Danville students through scholarships, Digital Readiness Wallets, enrichment programs, technology access, workforce pathways, arts education, culinary training, sports leadership, media education, and real-world career exposure.
The campaign is built around the goal of providing students with access to a $1,000 annual Digital Readiness Wallet to help cover approved school readiness and student success needs.
Impact at scale
~5,580 students · $5.58M annual wallet goal · positioned as the $6M Student Digital Readiness Campaign.
The full Integrity Futures Network initiative is a $10M annual program supporting student wallets, academies, instructors, operations, technology, school support, student showcases, workforce readiness, media storytelling and long-term expansion.
Sponsor One Student for $1,000
Fundraising Goals
Building the future, transparently.
Layered targets that together fund Digital Readiness Wallets and the full Integrity Futures Network program.
Public Gala Goal
$500,000
The first-year public fundraising goal for The Mayor's Ball.
Private Stretch Goal
$750K – $1M
Pursued through corporate sponsors, foundations, private donors and philanthropic partners.
Pre-Event Target
$250K – $500K
Secured before public launch through lead sponsorships, foundation commitments and pledges.
Live Progress · Public Gala Goal
$0 / $500,000
The Auction
Bid in The Mayor's Ball Online Auction
Rare pieces, collectibles, memorabilia, and experiences — including selections from the Ray Prisby Collection. Proceeds support Integrity Futures Network student readiness.
Ray Prisby Collection
Music Memorabilia
Sports Memorabilia
VIP Experiences
Private Dinners
Luxury Travel
Sponsor Wall
Investors in Danville's Future
A growing wall of corporate, civic, foundation, and individual leadership.
Honorees
Leadership, Legacy & Opportunity
The Mayor's Ball honors Danville leaders shaping civic life, education, business, the arts, philanthropy, and youth opportunity. Submit a nomination for one of ten honoree awards.
Kevin Grevioux
Actor, Screenwriter & Producer
Featured guest joining civic, education, and business leaders for an evening of leadership, legacy, and student opportunity.
Shiobann Amisial
Featured Guest
A distinguished voice joining the evening to celebrate community leadership, student success, and Danville's future.
Nathan Elliott
Founder & CEO, FrontRunner Technologies · Technology & Innovation Partner
Nathan Elliott is a Canadian entrepreneur, technologist, filmmaker, and advertising executive best known as the Founder and CEO of FrontRunner Technologies. He is also the founder of Transition Game, Adhoc Advertising, and Love-Hate Productions, where he serves as an executive producer on film and documentary projects. His recent producing credits include the award-winning documentary Black Mark, executive produced alongside former NBA champion Matt Barnes and developed in collaboration with All The Smoke Productions, the acclaimed media company behind the award-winning All The Smoke podcast.
Bobby DeBarge Jr.
Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording Artist & Live Entertainer
Carrying forward the iconic legacy of the DeBarge family and Switch, Bobby DeBarge Jr. brings classic Motown, R&B, soul, and contemporary hits to the Mayor's Ball stage. A powerful voice honoring the past and inspiring the future.
Omar Gooding
Actor · Producer · Storyteller
Acclaimed actor known for his work across film and television — including Baby Boy, Smart Guy, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Wild Wild West — Omar Gooding brings decades of storytelling and on-screen presence in support of Danville's students, workforce, and future.
Roger Greene Jr.
Grammy Nominated · Multi-Platinum Songwriter & Producer
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum songwriter and producer whose Urban Inspirational music has reached a global audience. His work has been featured in film and television, including Netflix's She's Gotta Have It.
Alonzo L. Jones
Mayor of Danville · City Council Member · Community Advocate
Elected to City Council in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Served as Vice Mayor from 2016–2018 and as Mayor from 2018–present. A Danville Public Schools graduate, U.S. Armed Forces veteran, and dedicated servant-leader honored for his lifelong commitment to the community.
$50,000+ Donors
VIP Leadership Reception
A private invitation-only leadership reception for major donors, sponsors, honorees, and invited guests. Designed for private remarks, founder introductions, sponsor recognition, scholarship previews, major donor conversations, early auction access, photo opportunities, and relationship building before the main gala.
Request Leadership Reception AccessInvitation Includes
- ◆Founder & Mayor introductions
- ◆Private remarks
- ◆Sponsor recognition
- ◆Scholarship preview
- ◆Early auction access
- ◆Press & photo opportunities