Chérie Turner is a freelance writer and editor who writes on a number of subjects, including visual art in the Bay Area, as well as all things fantastically philanthropic. She also serves as editor-in-chief of the SF–based society/philanthropic lifestyle publication, the Nob Hill Gazette. Away from words, she is an avid runner.
Vivanista launches its new social charity happenings column: Have Gown, Will Travel. Here we take a behind the scenes peek at charitable events around the country; who was there, what they wore, and how the event benefited the cause. This week it’s the Hamptons Splash Party benefiting Oceana and the Santa Ana Zoo fundraiser, Zoofari.
It’s summertime, and that means, just like many of us, philanthropy goes on vacation—sort of. Several of the warm season’s hottest fundraisers take place in resort areas.
From Vegas to New York, these five fundraisers show what it takes to be successful. Which one brought in $88 million?
In a world where events take place every day, how can you make sure yours stands out? Follow this advice to ensure successful media coverage for your event.
To ensure they accurately reflect in words and pictures the beauty of all your labor, however, you need to make sure they have access to what they need to tell the story; journalists can’t write about what they don’t see, hear, taste, or experience.
Why didn’t the media cover my event? How can I get the media to cover my event? And how do I make sure they keep covering my event? We went to the source to find out, discussing the topic with five such writers throughout the country.
Events benefit from media coverage. And seeing a story about your hard efforts or photos of you and your friends looking glamorous and radiant is satisfying and exciting. That’s why everyone seeks it.
This year’s Super Saturday, or the “Rolls Royce of garage sales,” will feature merchandise from over two hundred prominent fashion designers, including Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Theory, and Diane von Furstenberg.
