01PROPOSED PACKAGE
Penthouse
$15,000
Proposed: premium table, priority seating and sponsor recognition. Eight versus ten dinner seats and reception benefits remain under review.
Seat entitlement being finalized
Quantity to be confirmed
BuildLA Foundation presents
The 5th Annual Donald J. Scheffler Construction Industry Christmas Dinner
An evening of faith, fellowship and generosity.
For the people who build our city.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026An evening together
SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTERLos Angeles, California
FIFTH ANNUAL GATHERINGA new chapter of giving
THE REASON WE GATHER
Built on faith.
United in generosity.
For four years, this Christmas dinner has brought our construction community together. In our fifth year, we’re inviting you to help carry that spirit of generosity forward through tickets, sponsorships and gifts supporting BuildLA Foundation.
Come for a meaningful evening of dinner, fellowship and a Christ-centered program. Leave with the joy of having given together.
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We come together to bless one another — not for networking or new business, but to give back and unite the construction industry for the cause of the Gospel.DON’S MISSION
One industry.A shared purpose.
Moments from our past gatherings
MAKE THE EVENING POSSIBLE
A place at the table.
A part in the mission.
Choose how you’d like to take part. Sponsorship names, benefits and quantities are being finalized with the team.
02PROPOSED PACKAGE
Community
$10,000
Proposed community sponsorship. Dinner seats and recognition benefits are being finalized.
Seat entitlement being finalized
Quantity to be confirmed
03PROPOSED PACKAGE
Foundation
$5,000
Proposed foundation sponsorship. Reception access and dinner-seat entitlement require confirmation.
Seat entitlement being finalized
Quantity to be confirmed
JOIN US FOR DINNER
Individual admission
An evening together, with purpose. If cost is a barrier, we want to hear from you.
$500per guest · working ticket price
This is a planning preview. Package benefits, availability and purchase terms require final approval. No purchases can be made on this page.
GIVE THE EVENING ITS SPARK
Underwrite a moment
that brings us together.
From a welcoming arrival to the Christmas tree, every detail helps create a memorable evening. These are proposed underwriting opportunities.
BackdropProposed opportunity$7,500
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
Photo opportunityProposed opportunity$10,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
StageProposed opportunity$22,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
BarProposed opportunity$57,500
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
CoffeeProposed opportunity$12,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
DécorProposed opportunity$40,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
Christmas treeProposed opportunity$12,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
EntertainmentProposed opportunity$12,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
AVProposed opportunity$27,500
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
Photo / videoProposed opportunity$15,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
SecurityProposed opportunity$5,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
RegistrationProposed opportunity$10,500
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
GiftsProposed opportunity$6,500
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
PrintingProposed opportunity$1,500
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
ProductionProposed opportunity$20,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
VenueProposed opportunity$15,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
CateringProposed opportunity$130,000
Help underwrite this part of the evening. Recognition, quantities and any included admission are being finalized.
Quantity and exclusivity to be confirmed.
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GENEROSITY HAS A PLACE HERE
Can’t join us?
You can still be part of it.
A gift of any size supports the foundation’s work and the spirit of giving that brings this community together.
Suggested gifts shown for preview. Final giving details are being prepared.A FEW HELPFUL DETAILS
You’re welcome here.
When and where is the dinner?
Thursday, December 3, 2026 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Arrival details, parking instructions and the final evening schedule will be shared with registered guests.
Why is the dinner becoming a paid event?
After four years of gathering at no cost to guests, this fifth year introduces paid tickets and sponsorships to help support the evening and the foundation’s mission. The purpose remains faith, generosity and unity.
What if cost is a barrier?
All are welcome. The team is preparing a sponsored-attendance request process. Details will be shared when registration opens.
Can I sponsor a specific part of the evening?
Yes, item underwriting is part of the proposed offering. Recognition, exclusivity and any included dinner seats are being finalized before opportunities open.