Soliciting corporate sponsors for any fundraising campaign can be daunting, whether in conjunction with a charitable event or as part of a crowd-sourcing effort; or, the combination of the two. In this one hour webinar, guest speaker Layne Gray outlined the strategic issues facing volunteer organizations and nonprofits in what is becoming an increasingly competitive … Continue Reading
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On November 29, 2011, UNICEF hosted its seventh annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball, a black-tie gala celebrating the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake and honoring those individuals who have made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission to save and improve children’s lives worldwide. During the evening, UNICEF presented the Spirit of Compassion Award to Mark Grier of … Continue Reading
Event Recaps
The American Federation of Arts (AFA) held its 2011 Fall Gala & Cultural Leadership Awards on Wednesday, October 26, at the Metropolitan Club in New York. This year’s honorees were renowned performance artist Marina Abramović and National Gallery of Art Director Earl A. Powell III. Abramović and Powell were introduced and their awards presented by … Continue Reading
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There are a myriad of tools available to promote and spread messages in today’s tech-savvy, online culture, and non-profits are in an ideal position to make the most of them. Although budget-conscious, non-profits are more likely than for-profits to have passionate “brand ambassadors”. Providing the appropriate outlets and empowering supporters of your cause to spread … Continue Reading
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In 1961 three courageous Berkeley women decided to save San Francisco Bay from rampant development and pollution. Facing powerful corporations and developers that sought to destroy our region’s defining feature, Save The Bay co-founders Sylvia McLaughlin, Kay Kerr and Esther Gulick fought to save the bay — and they won! Save the Bay will celebrate … Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes
The American Federation of Arts (AFA) will hold its 2011 Fall Gala and Cultural Leadership Awards on Wednesday, October 26, at the Metropolitan Club in New York. This year, the AFA will honor renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic and National Gallery of Art Director Earl A. Powell III. Vivanista recently caught up with event chair, … Continue Reading
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Spinsters of San Francisco kicked off its 82nd year on Friday, October 7, with the much anticipated Second Annual Fleet or Flight party at Mr. Smith’s (34 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA 94103). Through this event, the organization raised over $8,500 dollars to benefit the San Francisco Bay Area charity, Oasis for Girls. Over 250 … Continue Reading
Event Recaps
On October 10, 2011, 300 guests came out for the Symphonix Fall Membership party at the W Hotel’s newly renovated “The Upstairs Bar”. Beverages were provided by William Hill Estate Winery and La Marca Prosecco. Catering for the night was provided by Trace, the W’s new ground floor restaurant. Musical entertainment was provided by The … Continue Reading
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What better way to kick off San Francisco’s Fleet Week than a nautical-themed fundraiser for charity? As an official media sponsors for the 2nd Annual Fleet or Flight, Vivanista sat down with event Chair, Talia Wright to get the inside scoop as to what we can expect for this years much anticipated festive fundraiser; which … Continue Reading
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Each year, the Junior League of Kane & DuPage provides outreach services to organizations and individuals in Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall Counties in Illinois through the hosting of events and fundraisers, volunteering their time and services, and more. This fall, they will debut their first annual Readers on the Run fundraiser to promote childhood literacy … Continue Reading
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