benefit gala
Philanthropic formal event
A benefit gala is a formal fundraising event, typically featuring dinner, entertainment, and auctions, held to raise money for a charitable cause or organization.
The gala format—black-tie dress, expensive tickets, celebrity appearances—attracts wealthy donors and generates publicity: The museum's annual benefit gala raised two million dollars.
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- charity eventOrganized occasion raising donations
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- auctionCompetitive public sale
black-tie · black tie affair · tuxedo · champagne · live auction · donors · philanthropy · gown · evening gown · elegant · orchestra · red-carpet · cause · tickets · VIP reception · sponsors · cocktails · open bar
- galasball, grand ball, charity ball, masquerade ball, winter ball
- philanthropydonations, charity work, donate, give, giving
- exhibitionsexhibitions, exhibits, exhibit, exhibition, expo
- Pride Eventspride festival, pride march, drag show, drag brunch
- theater eventsopening night, closing night, premiere, world premiere, curtain call
benefit galaPonzi scheme
Fraudulent returns from newcomers
scam · robbery · swindle · exploitation · corporate raid
benefit galapotluck
Communal meal, shared contributions
hangout · backyard barbecue · house party · kegger · coffee meetup
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