For their milestone 90th Anniversary Celebration, The Old Globe turned to Neyenesch Printers to bring a vibrant, multi-piece gala invitation suite to life. One that felt as joyful, theatrical, and meaningful as the event itself. With bold color, luxe paper, and striking foil detailing, this package was designed to stand out in donors’ mailboxes and elevate the entire giving experience from the moment the envelope arrived.
A Celebration in Color and Craft
This invitation package was all about energy and emotion. The Old Globe wanted the design to feel like a celebration full of movement, color, and anticipation. The print production played a starring role in making that vision pop.
Key production highlights included:
• A dramatic foil-stamped pocket folder
Produced on 111# Lessebo Aubergine, the deep purple folder features a large blush metallic foil stamp on the cover and pocket. The soft, reflective finish brings instant elegance and dimension, creating a first impression that feels worthy of a major anniversary gala.
• A vibrant, multi-card insert set
Each card in the suite was printedon richly colored Lessebo and Classic Crest, creating an eye-catching stack of event information that delights as each layer is revealed.
- Event Details Card – Lessebo Canary
- RSVP Information – Lessebo Splash
- Reply Card – Lessebo Bubblegum
- Artist Feature Card – Classic Crest Natural White
The saturated stocks themselves became part of the design, no ink flood needed, giving donors a tactile, high-quality experience that reinforces the importance of the event.
• Custom envelopes
The mailing and reply envelopes were kept intentionally clean and understated, allowing the colorful suite inside to shine. Simple, well-executed printing paired with the multicolor “90” mark created a cohesive presentation without adding unnecessary cost.
Why These Extras Matter for Donor Response
For nonprofit galas, the invitation isn’t just a notice, it’s the first touchpoint in donor cultivation and event momentum. The Old Globe took advantage of:
✨ Foil + Color Contrast to create a keepsake-quality look
✨ Heavyweight uncoated papers to signal value and importance
✨ A layered, interactive format to pull the recipient into the content
✨ Unified branding across all pieces to strengthen trust and recognition
When an invitation feels special, donors feel special. And when donors feel special, response rates rise.
Client Testimonial
Neyenesch Printers have been our #1 printer for decades and we were pleased to experience their incredible work on our 90th Anniversary Celebration invitations for the annual Globe Gala. It was a complicated and challenging design but the experts at Neyenesch knew how to navigate the many changes that had to be made. We were very pleased with the outcome and our patrons commented on the beauty of the invitation. Thank you to our friends at Neyenesch for helping us create and mail a lovely invitation. We appreciate your attention to details and for bringing the invitation in under budget!
— Bridget Cantu Wear, Deputy Director of Philanthropy
Ready to Elevate Your Next Event?
If you want your next gala, fundraiser, or donor campaign to stand out and drive stronger response, we’d love to help you craft a piece with the same level of care, detail, and creativity. Let’s bring your vision to life. Neyenesch can help you design, create and distribute beautiful print pieces. Reach out to us for your next project at (619) 297-2281 or email contact@neyenesch.com. Looking for other ideas? Check out our Featured Projects.
