Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities

Honoring Lori and Eric Sklut
 

WHEN

Sunday, June 7, 2026

EVENT CO-CHAIRS

Kevin Levine
Louis Sinkoe

SPONSORS RECEPTION:

Location:  Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte.

Sponsorship Reception: 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

During the Sponsors Reception you will have the opportunity to share quality time with Tom Papa, enjoy an open bar and tasty food, and mingle with the other sponsors.

Event Program: The program will promptly begin 7:00 p.m. and includes a tribute to Lori and Eric Sklut, Live Auction and paddle raise for the Call to the Heart.

Comedy Show

Dessert Reception: following the Comedy Show.

GENERAL ADMISSION:

Location:  Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte.

General Admission Check in: 6:15p.m.- 6:50p.m.

Event Program: Begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. The program will include a tribute to Lori and Eric Sklut, Live Auction and paddle raise for Call to the Heart.

General Admission Tickets include: Complimentary Beer/Wine prior to the event, Comedy Show and Dessert Reception

 Comedy Show

 Dessert Reception: following the Comedy Show.

Sponsorship Opportunities

THE HEADLINER SPONSOR | $10,000

  • Admission for up to eight (8) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Dessert Reception and Comedy Show
  • Prominent recognition on pre-event materials, including broadcast, print and electronic promos as available. Inclusion on JFS Digital Communication Board. Recognition on JFS website with a link to your company’s website. Recognition on JFS social media.
  • Event recognition from the podium, plus signage throughout the event
  • Three (3) reserved parking spaces at the venue
  • 16 complementary entries in our exclusive raffle experience
  • Priority placement, full page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Meet and Greet photo opportunity with comedian during the Sponsor Reception
  • Priority Headliner Sponsor seating

GILDA RADNER SPONSOR | $5,000

  • Admission for up to eight (8) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Dessert Reception and Comedy Show
  • Prominent recognition on pre-event materials, including broadcast, print and electronic promos
  • as available. Inclusion on JFS Digital Communication Board. Recognition on JFS website and social media
  • Signage recognition throughout the event Priority placement, full page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Meet and Greet photo opportunity with comedian during the
  • Sponsor ReceptionPriority Gilda Radner Sponsor seating

GROUCHO MARX SPONSOR | $3,600

  • Admission for up to six (6) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Dessert Reception and Comedy Show
  • Prominent recognition on pre-event materials, including broadcast, print and electronic promos as available. Inclusion on JFS Digital Communication Board. Recognition on JFS website and social media.
  • Signage recognition at the event
  • 1/2 page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Meet and Greet photo opportunity with comedian during the Sponsor Reception

JOAN RIVERS SPONSOR | $1,800

  • Admission for up to four (4) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Dessert Reception and Comedy Show
  • Recognition on pre-event materials, JFS website and social media
  • 1/4 page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Meet and Greet photo opportunity with comedian during the Sponsor Reception

GEORGE BURNS SPONSOR | $750

  • Admission for up to two (2) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Dessert Reception and Comedy Show
  • Listing on event materials, JFS website and social media
  • Recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Meet and Greet photo opportunity with comedian during the Sponsor Reception

To Select Sponsorship Opportunities

Underwriting Opportunities

Entertainment Underwriter | $30,000

  • Prominent recognition on pre-event materials, including broadcast, print and electronic promos as available. Inclusion on JFS Digital Communication Board. Recognition on JFS website with a link to your company’s website. Recognition on JFS social media.
  • Prominent signage at the Sponsor Reception
  • Complementary limousine transportation to and from event for up to four (4) people
  • Full page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Reserved seating at Sponsor Reception
  • Website recognition with link to company website
  • Admission for up to 12 guests to the Sponsor Reception, Comedy Show and Dessert Reception

Sponsor Reception Host | $10,000

  • Prominent signage at the Sponsor Reception
  • Full page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Website recognition with link to company website
  • Admission for up to six (6) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Comedy Show and Dessert Reception

Dessert Reception Host | $5,000

  • Prominent signage at the Dessert Reception
  • 1/2 page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition in the Event Program Book
  • Website recognition with link to company website
  • Admission for up to four (4) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Comedy Show and Dessert Reception

Event Program Book Underwriter | $3,600

  • Full page color ad in the Event Program Book and recognition on the back cover
  • Admission for up to two (2) guests to the Sponsor Reception, Comedy Show and Dessert Reception

To Select Underwriting Opportunities

For more information and question please contact Susan Meyer, Development Manager at 704.364.6594 or susan.meyer@jfscharlotte.org

Many thanks to our 2026 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Headliner Sponsors

Stuart and Teresa Singer 

Sponsor Reception Host

Gilda Radner Sponsors

Stan Greenspon and the Greenspon Center Team
Shel and Ellen Goldstein & Gary Silverstein
Jonathan Howard and Diane Goldman
Alvin E. Levine Family
Gary and Jodi Michel

Groucho Marx Sponsors

Jonathan and Tess Berger
Todd and Stacy Gorelick
Cindy Himmel
Barbara (OBM) and Jerry Levin & Robert and Nancy Kipnis
Kevin Levine and Louis Sinkoe & Lucky and Lisa Levinson
Peter and Lisa Levinson
David and Risa Miller
Samuel and Emily Zimmern

Lebo's Footwear | Western | Work | Dance

Joan Rivers Sponsors

Charlotte Jewish Preschool
Elon University
Michael and Beverly Grey
Robert Haber and Shannon Crystal
Gary and Donna Lerner
Ross C. Levin
Kim and Adam Levy
Richard Osborne
Harold and Lyba Rousso and Family
Samantha Rachel Interiors
Bobby and Stacey Selkin
Temple Israel Social Action
Ron and Jan Weiner
Sue Worrel

George Burns Sponsors

Stan and Judy August
Andrew Bernstein
Sam and Nancy Bernstein
Jeff and Lee Bierer
Brownlee Jewelers
Stuart and Jodi Cohen
Robert and Cheryl Comen
Michael and Elaine Denenberg
Danny and Fayne Fischer
Foard and Company, PA
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community
Mat and Tamar Goldblatt
Dana and Leslie Goldfarb
Leon and Jennifer Golynsky
Steve and Sharon Hockfield
Jeff and Wendy Kornegay
David and Kathryn Kossove
Mark and Alison Lerner
Josh and Adina Loewensteiner
Lord & Lindley, PLLC
Alan and Pearl Mann
Adrian and Andrea Mesoznik
David S. and Judy Miller
Earl and Tamara Norman
Gale Osborne
Allan and Marcelle Oxman
Melvin Segal and Tammy Marshall
Morey and Lynne Sheffer
Silver Investments Ltd.
Jon and Stephanie Simon
The Sokolowicz Family
Harry and Laurie Sparks
Star Orthodontics
Marni Blair Strumwasser
Robert and Ellie Valenstein
Chip Wallach and Rabbi Judy Schindler
David Weinrib and Liz Wahls

In Kind Donors

Blumenthal Performing Arts
Bicycle Sport Charlotte
Café Monte
Carolina Facial Plastics LLC
Carolina Panthers, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Charlotte Checkers, Zawyer Sports and Entertainment
Charlotte FC, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Discovery Place
Duke Mansion and Lee Institute
ECE Comedy Worldwide
Eric Lerner
Foxcroft Wine Co.
Hot Glass Alley
The Independent Picture House
Kevin Levine and Louis Sinkoe
Levine Jewish Community Center
Lion Stone Fundraising
Little Mama’s, FS Food Group
Middle C Jazz Club
Noble Smoke
Pinehurst Resort
Rooster’s Wood-fired Kitchen
Andrew and Jen Rosen
Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group
U.S. National Whitewater Center