Vivanista recently sat down with event chair, and film maker, Ariane Von Kamp to learn more about her upcoming fundraiser, Fur Feather and Fin Gala, and the cause it supports, The Endangered Habitats League.
Thon fundraisers (walkathons, marathons, dance-a-thons, etc.) are one of the most common ways to raise money and awareness for a cause. But with all of the time, money, and effort that goes into producing them, are thon fundraisers really worth it?
Excitement has been building for the San Francisco Opera’s gala to celebrate the opening of Aida. But before the big night, we wanted to step back and appreciate the opera’s history. See
WPIG is a group of philanthropic women combining investment, donation, and hands-on service to create a new model of philanthropy that anyone can replicate. Grab your girlfriends, read their story, and follow their lead!
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.
Vivanista Founder, Layne Gray sat down with the San Francisco Opera Ball Co-Chairs, Charlot Malin and Mary Poland, for a lively chat about the upcoming Gala, Opera education in schools and what it’s like co-chairing a major event.
Find out what makes the country’s top Black and White balls, galas, and benefits so popular and successful year after year.
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.
Kathryn Hall has had a distinguished career as a successful attorney, community activist, Ambassador to Austria and mother of four to name just a few of her accomplishments. So why did she accept the Co-Chair role for the Wine, Women & Shoes event coming. Find out more.
Vivanista’s partner Wine, Women & Shoes has collaborated with Hall Winery and
Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo (PPSD) to provide an afternoon of delicious wines, delectable foods, incredible fashion, and a look into how Planned Parent-hood helps women, families and our community stay healthy.
