Groves Gala
Save The Date: Friday, April 17, 2026!
Join us for a fun night celebrating and raising important funds for our mission.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, on Friday, April 11, the Groves Gala raised over $400,000!
2025 Gala Event Information
Venue Info
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402.
Parking
Ramp and valet parking will be
available for your convenience.
Attire
Festive formal wear is greatly
admired, but not required.
Easy Checkout
Be sure to enter your credit card when
checking in for an easier and fast checkout.
Gala VIPs
Glen Fladeboe, Auctioneer
With over 25 years of experience as a professional auctioneer and fundraiser, he has been instrumental in building Fladeboe Advancement into a premier benefit auction and fundraising strategy consulting company. He credits the success of the business to his exceptional staff, time spent consulting with and getting to know clients, and a company philosophy that says, “if you focus on the mission of the organization, people will be inspired and support the cause.” Glen holds a degree in communications from Hamline University and lives with his wife Stephanie, two daughters, and dog in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In his free time, he enjoys marathon running, hunting, driving tractor, and spending time at his cabin on the south shore of Lake Superior.
Reggie Wilson, Emcee
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors
Radiant (Presenting) Sponsor - $25,000
Dynamic Sponsor - $5,000
Bright Sponsor - $3,000
Gift in Kind
Community
2025 Gala Photos
Photos
Ways to Give
Groves Learning Organization empowers students with confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning. Your support helps us impact thousands of students yearly. Join us in redefining education, one student at a time.
