Native Action Network's 2025 Fundraiser Gala

Name: Native Action Network's 2025 Fundraiser Gala
Start: 2025-03-22T16:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-22T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle

Schedule

Sat Mar 22 2025 at 04:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle | Seattle, WA

Native Action Network's Fundraiser Gala, Celebrating 24 Years of Service to the Native Community!
About this Event

JOIN US FOR NATIVE ACTION NETWORK'S LARGEST AND MOST EXCITING EVENT OF THE YEAR! A GLAMOROUS EVENING AWAITS YOU WITH ENTERTAINMENT, AMAZING FOOD AND DRINK, AND NATIVE COMMUNITY.
Join us in celebration and support of the work of Native Action Network, serving the Native community for over 24 years.
Our 2025 theme is "Bejeweled Gala" and invites guests to dress in jewel tones (think ruby, emerald, shapphire, topaz). Sparkle is encouraged!
NAN's "Bejeweled Gala" celebrates, unites, and inspires our vibrant urban Native community, our friends, and our supporters. All are welcome! Guests are encouraged (but not required!) to jewel tones and semi-formal attire. This is your opportunity to dress up and have fun!
Dinner, Main Event, Entertainment and more – there’s non-stop excitement from the moment you arrive!
ABOUT NAN:
Native Action Network (NAN) is a nonprofit organized to promote Native women’s full representation, participation, and leadership in local, state, tribal, and national affairs. NAN achieves this by hosting intergenerational leadership forums, youth academies, 10-month Legacy of Leadership cohorts, leadership luncheons, nonprofit capacity building workshops, as well as other community development and civic participation activities. All of NAN’s programming and resources are intended to empower Native women of all ages.
Spanning across generations, Native Action Network creates vital connections by honoring our community’s positive impacts and empowering the next generation to truly create the social and economic world they envision. We create empowering, nurturing, and safe spaces.
We recognize that gender is both fluid and expansive. Our goal is to create safe and brave spaces for all Native womxn, including those who identify as two-spirit, trans women, and genderqueer.
Learn more about us on our website.

VENUE:
Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a storied landmark and classic Seattle gathering place. A place to see and be seen, Fairmont Olympic offers visitors and Seattle locals alike an exquisitely designed stage to gather and connect.
Built in 1924 and located in the heart of the city, this legendary hotel offers breathtaking architecture, acclaimed dining, and impeccable service. With spacious rooms and corridors, as well as a full-service fitness center and indoor pool/spa, the Fairmont Olympic shines as the classic must-experience hotel in Seattle.

SELF-PARKING:
Evening self parking (5PM - 3AM) at the Fairmont is $10.
Valet is available for an additional fee. Note that VIP tickets do NOT include valet parking.

DETAILS:
Guests will enjoy a cash bar, delicious 3 course plated dinner with music, entertainment, an auction, and more!

Guests are invited to join us for a cocktail reception at 4:30PM. The event will conclude by 10PM. Entertainment and special guests will be featured throughout the evening.

DRESS:
Dress to impress - but please be comfortable! Suggested dress is semi-formal. Guests are encouraged (but not required!) to wear jewel tones and sparkle. Consider sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, citrine yellow, and emerald green.
Traditional dress/attire is always welcome! Please be aware that alcohol will be served at this event.

MENU:
Guests registering prior to 2/21/2025 invited to selected their preferred entree for dinner. Guests registering after 2/21/2025 may select their preference, but the selection is not guaranteed.

SALAD:
Caesar Wedge Salad—Gem Lettuce, Horseradish Parmesan Dressing, Garlic Herb Crostini and Beecher’s Reserve

ENTREE (pre-selected choice of):

10 Oz New York Strip Steak, with Battered Walla Walla Onion, Sauce Bordelaise, Beecher’s Reserve Hasselback Potato and Garlic-Butter Mushrooms

Seared Black Cod, with Butternut- Leek Pave, Caper Brown Butter, Tender Green Salad [GLUTEN FREE]

Harissa Chickpea & Grilled Broccolini with Crispy Chickpea Polenta, Blood Orange, Red Pepper Romesco [VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE]

DESSERT:

Trio Chocolate Mousse Cake Salted Caramel Sauce, Madagascar Vanilla Whipped Cream

For your enjoyment, a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Ask the bartenders about our signature event cocktail!

LODGING:
We encourage overnight guests to stay at our host hotel, the Fairmont Olympic Seattle.
Guests can make reservations now at this custom NAN link: https://book.passkey.com/go/NANGala or by calling toll-free 1-888-363-5022 and referencing the Native Action Network Gala. Rooms are currently available starting at the reduced rate of $249.00 (exclusive of tax) for our Deluxe Room 1 King. Additional room types and rates are available and listed on the website. Please note that the above rates are based on overall hotel occupancy because this is a courtesy room block and they are subject to change, so you are highly encouraged to secure your rooms as early possible. Should hotel availability decrease, the best available rate will be quoted to their guests. Please note that cancellations must be made prior to 48-hours in advance to avoid a full stay penalty. The cut-off to make reservation with our special rate is March 10th, 2025.

SPONSORSHIPS & TABLES:
NAN is seeking sponsors for this year's event. All proceeds go directly to NAN's General Fund and help support programs like our Legacy of Leadership Cohorts, Advocacy Boot Camp, Ambassador Program, and more. Please email us directly at [email protected] for more information. Table sponsorships start at $2000 (table of 10).

THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR!
Our first annual fundraiser was a celebration of our 20th anniversary. Each each this event grows to meet demand and each year we sell out. Don't miss your chance to join us at the Fairmont in 2025!

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations will be accepted until Friday, February 21, 2025. Refunds will be processed via Eventbrite, less Eventbrite fees (Eventbrite fees are non-refundable). After February 21, 2025, tickets may be transferred but not refunded. Please email [email protected] to transfer your ticket. Please note, after February 21, 2025, entree selection modification may not be possible.
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