A Knight for BSM

Friday, February 5, 2027

Nicollet Island Pavilion

Together we will bolster the BSM Community Fund raising dollars to support all that makes BSM distinct -

Academic innovations that challenge students and inspire thought.
Resources for student-athletes and artists to grow and compete.
More merit scholarships and income-based tuition assistance to ensure BSM is accessible.

Immerse yourself with live music, exciting guest experiences, delicious food, silent & live auctions, and more - all within a cocktail party atmosphere!

At Benilde-St. Margaret's, we believe in a holistic Catholic education that prioritizes the needs of each Red Knight. Their futures are full of promise, and the opportunities we provide today will shape their future. Small class sizes, exceptional faculty, academic rigor, and robust extracurricular offerings define what makes BSM distinct.

We hope you will join us this year for A Knight for BSM. If you or your employer are interested in sposoring part of this year's gala, please contact our Chief Advancement Officer, Ben Smith, at bsmith@bsmschool.org

Thank you to last year's sponsors!

Questions or to donate to the auctions:

We are looking for unique experiences, get-a-way & travel opportunities, theater/athletic/event tickets, dining certificates, rounds of golf, and more. If you would like to donate to the silent or live auction, please contact Tannica Larson ‘07 at tlarson@bsmschool.org

A Knight for BSM is a great opportunity to celebrate and support our Red Knights

Benilde-St. Margaret’s is a premier Catholic college preparatory school. We have enriched the lives of students across the Twin-Cities metro since 1975 – equipping them through faith, academics and extracurriculars, to be our next generation of leaders.

In 2025, A Knight for BSM, formerly A Knight for All Seasons, raised over $500,000 for the BSM Community Fund which supports student access, academic programs, athletics and activities.

Your generosity is truly transformational. With more we can do more!

A Knight for BSM photos

Gala & Auction FAQ

Why do we have A Knight for BSM?

Benilde-St. Margaret’s is a premiere Catholic school because of the generosity of benefactors who believe in our mission to provide every Red Knight with the best educational opportunities.

Events like A Knight for BSM raise funds for the BSM Community Fund which will provide Academic Innovations, Resources for student-athletes and artists, Merit Scholarships and Income-Based Tuition Assistance, and Investments in Security Personnel and Technology.

What is the Fund-a-Need campaign?

During the gala, the Fund-a-Need campaign addresses the tuition gap of approximately $2,500 per student, a total of nearly $2.8 million each year. Fund-a-Need also ensures BSM is able to provide additional tuition assistance to more than 20% of our student population.

By attending the gala, you can support the Fund-a-Need campaign and help keep a BSM education accessible for every Red Knight.

What is included in the Silent and Live auctions?

How are the funds raised through the auction used?

Funds raised during the auctions support our Annual Fund, ensuring BSM can continue to offer our robust educational programs in an inviting and dynamic campus by:

Upgrading technology, hardware, and software for student learning,
Initiating upgrades to classrooms so our students have the best learning environment, and
Continuing to update our building HVAC and roof.

Funds also offset the rising costs of the BSM athletics and activities programs. This includes our award-winning clubs and teams: