ISDenver’s annual Global Gala is our biggest party and fundraiser of the year.  Nearly 350 parents, teachers and friends gather and get dressed up to enjoy a night out with delicious foods and signature drinks, dancing, games and entertainment, bidding and buying, while making memories and supporting our school. 

This year’s Global Gala is all about paradise!  Think island vibes, tropical flavors and a beachy vacation!  Escape for the evening with us, while celebrating and supporting ISDenver’s mission.

Photos below from Gala 2024.

Global Gala is not your typical sit down dinner. 

It’s a vibrant, island-inspired party where you can sip, savor, and explore throughout the night.  With delicious bites from Occasions Catering and a thoughtfully curated bar, guests will enjoy a taste of paradise while soaking in the lively atmosphere. From fun-filled photo ops to tastings, live music, and a few exciting surprises, there’s something for everyone at this unforgettable celebration.

The night’s programmed portion will feature:

• Live Auction & Paddle Raise
• Exclusive Silent Auction Packages & Baskets
• Wine & Spirits Pull from Around the World
• Outstanding Faculty & Staff Philanthropist and Volunteer of the Year awards

Global Gala is a vibrant, adults-only event open to all who are inspired by our mission and our curious, compassionate bilingual learners – but let’s leave the kids at home for this one!

Friends and parents from outside the ISDenver community are warmly welcomed, especially those interested in joining our school in the future.  Come and get to know us better while mingling, celebrating, and making an impact!

Proceeds from the Global Gala raise necessary funds to support the ISDenver mission we all believe in: inspiring global citizens and shaping curious, compassionate leaders.  Last year, we netted more than $330,000 for ISDenver’s annual priorities, and we’re planning to do it again!

Your support this year will help:

• Revitalize our Gymnasium:  Transforming an outdated space for athletics, performances, and celebrations.
• Expand Financial Assistance:  Making ISDenver accessible to more families. 

Looking for outfit inspiration? We’ve got you covered! 

Check our Gala Pinterest Board!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!  Get yours here today!

Every great school is built on the strength of its community, and ISDenver thrives because of all of us – parents, teachers, staff, and friends – all coming together in support of something we deeply care about.  Our mission, vision, and values are brought to life through a combination of tuition, program revenue, and annual fundraising, but it’s our shared commitment that truly makes a difference.

When we purchase tickets, attend, and participate – whether through the live auction paddle raise, silent auction, instant-buys, or wine and spirits pull – we do more than just fundraise.  We show up for our students, our teachers, and each other, inspiring everyone to be part of something bigger.

Together, with each family giving what they can, we strengthen our community and shape a world that is more curious, compassionate, and connected.  Let’s celebrate, support, and make a lasting impact at ISDenver!

1. Bring a group of six friends to ISDenver’s Global Gala by purchasing a Group Getaway.
2. Participate in our silent auction and ‘instant-buy’ opportunities.  These unique outings and culinary experiences are available for purchase as soon as they are on our bidding site.  You can also bid from home!  
3. Participate in our Live Auction, featuring one-of-a-kind experiences that you can’t buy anywhere else.
4. Raise your paddle, at any level, to make a tax deductible donation to ISDenver!
5. Donate to our Wine & Spirits Pull.  Donate your favorite bottle of wine or spirits from around the world and then opt in to a game of chance at the event to win a bottle to take home.  
6. Donate a Teacher Ticket!  Help ensure that our faculty and staff can attend for free by off-setting the cost with your tax deductible donation.

Each year, thanks to our generous parent community, our faculty members can attend Global Gala at no cost.  If you’re able, we encourage you to purchase a teacher ticket (or a few!) to help make this possible. 

Tickets are pooled, so there’s no need to coordinate with a specific teacher.  Your support helps guarantee that our teachers and staff can join in the celebration!

ISDenver is grateful for our generous sponsors who help present the most memorable moments of our fundraising gala.  We are pleased to share exclusive opportunities that help your brand make a statement of shared values with our school and put your logo or product in front of our entire school community.  Check out our sponsorship packet here!

For more information, please reach out to Natasha Tiff.

Our exclusive gala packages would not be possible without the help of our ISDenver community!  Do you have something unique to donate, like a weekend get-away to a vacation home, access to one-of-a-kind experience, or tickets to an exciting event?  Contact Natasha Tiff today!

We are also accepting donations for our Wine & Spirits Pull at the event.  Think vacation.  Think wine and spirits from around the world!  Drop off your bottle at the Welcome Center any time before March 31. Don’t forget to fill out our quick gift in-kind form at the front desk when you drop it off!

Reelworks has one parking lot behind the building with room for approximately 100 vehicles.  In addition to the lot, parking is limited in the surrounding neighborhood.  We encourage all of our guests to carpool or use Lyft, Uber, or the LightRail for the event.  Please do not drink and drive.

We invite everyone to donate to our Wine & Spirits pull, purchase a teacher ticket, bid on our silent auction, and make a donation via our mobile bidding site.  You can also look into our Jetsetter Supporting Sponsorship for a $1,000 tax deductible donation.  If you have your heart set on one of our amazing live auction packages, or would like to make a donation at the event, contact Natasha Tiff to discuss appointing a ghost bidder or bidding by phone!