MOMENTOUS was honored to continue its partnership with the College of the Desert Foundation to produce Stepping Out For COD 2026, an elevated awards show experience advancing the College’s mission and long-term impact. Hosted in the ballroom at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, the evening welcomed nearly 400 distinguished guests for a dynamic celebration featuring fine dining, compelling awards presentations, and high-impact fundraising through live and silent auctions. MOMENTOUS led comprehensive strategy and execution, including venue logistics, a comprehensive run of show, advanced pre-production planning, entertainment programming, fundraising strategy, immersive décor and environment design, advanced technical show production, and full-scale event management. The result was a polished, high-energy, mission-driven evening that deepened donor engagement, strengthened community support, and delivered meaningful philanthropic outcomes for College of the Desert.