CMA's Premier Fundraising Gala

Imagination Ball

Imagination Ball is Children's Museum of Atlanta's playful charity ball for grownups. Every dollar raised goes towards making learning through play accessible to all children.

Thanks to extraordinary generosity of our sponsors and guests, We raised over $460K in support of our programs in the Museum and the community.

March 19, 2027

SAVE THE DATE! Sponsorships available now.

Atlanta History Center

7-11 pm

80s Rewind - 2027 Theme

Join us for a nostalgic look at childhood in the 1980s.

Staci Brill

Power of Play Recipient

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Imagination Ball 2027

Join us on March 19, 2027 for a magical evening where grown-ups celebrate the joy of childhood play and imagination. Rewind back to the 1980's for this play-filled evening of cocktails, dinner, an exclusive auction, then step onto the dance floor for 80's inspired dance party as we wrap up the night. Join us for Imagination Ball 2027. Sponsorships are now available!

Join Children's Museum of Atlanta for a magical evening where grown-ups celebrate the joy of childhood play and imagination. Expect a fantastic theme, cocktails, games, dinner, and exclusive auction, and surprises galore! Sponsorships available soon!

Power of Play Award

Staci Brill

Staci Brill is co-founder of Be Philanthropy Partners and has spent more than 25 years working with nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. As a trusted advisor to individuals, families, foundations, and nonprofits, she helps clients strengthen community impact and achieve their philanthropic goals.

Staci’s connection to Children’s Museum of Atlanta dates back to its Museum Without Walls era. As the Museum’s first development director, she helped prepare the organization for its opening, establishing exhibit and event sponsorship programs, growing the Annual Fund, and building a network of supporters that helped sustain the Museum’s early success - including the Big Kids, to which she recruited a young and single Matt Brill as chair.

Throughout her career, Staci has held leadership roles with organizations including the American Jewish Committee Atlanta Chapter, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. She currently serves on the Board of the Dupree Conference and Education Center and the Advisory Board of Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

A graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, Staci lives in Atlanta with her husband, Matt, and their two red dogs. They are not big kids anymore; they are proud parents of two young adult children.

Event Leadership

Honorary Chairs

  • Sara Schlesinger and Allan Tanenbaum

Event Chairs

  • Serena Levy, Janel Margaretta, and Olivia Wall

From Imagination Ball 2026

2027 Sponsors

Lead

Emerald

Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Table Host

Bronze

Interested in Imagination Ball 2027?

To learn more about Imagination Ball or to become a sponsor, please email the advancement office.