Have you ever wondered what the best way is to petition donors for your nonprofit? Many people believe that so-called “snail mail” is dead, and that there’s no point in sending a letter because people can’t access their physical mailboxes from their smart phones and who has time to walk all the way out to … Continue Reading
Giving, Infographics
Non-profit organizations across the United States are playing Fairy Godmother to young women in underprivileged socioeconmic situations.
Giving, Nonprofit Spotlight
SCOPE is an independent nonprofit organization that has provided summer camp opportunities to more than 15,000 underprivileged children since 1991.
Giving, Nonprofit Spotlight
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the single frantically scramble to make plans, while those with a mate attempt to find a gift that will accurately communicate his or her feelings of love. In a holiday that has many stigmas attached to it, we propose a few refreshing ideas that will renew your love for Valentine’s Day … Continue Reading
Giving
Vote for those photos that best communicate what philanthropy means to you! You may vote for as many finalists as you like. The contest closes on Monday, February 14th, at 12:00noon (PST).
Giving, Life, Love & Laughter
Photos are powerful visions of the good people can do for the world. Each picture tells a thousand words but in a way text could never express. You can make a difference in the world through the lens of that one simple photo that when combined with others paints a canvas of the world of philanthropy. … Continue Reading
Events, Giving, Life, Love & Laughter
“Families Who Support Breast Cancer Survivors, Inc.” is a Non-Profit Corporation that supports all women and men who have or are battling breast cancer and any other cancer related illness. Together, they educate and provide assistance for those who require it.
Giving, Nonprofit Spotlight, Voluntarism
Vivanista’s Layne Gray sat down with Jessica Herrin, Founder of Stella and Dot, to talk about how her burgeoning company gives back through their Foundation.
Fashion/Shopping, Giving
Giving circle founders and experts provide tips and strategies for starting a giving circle of your own.
Giving, Voluntarism
It’s the season for giving, and what’s more giving that contributing to a special charity. If you have something to spare from your checkbook, or maybe you’d like to clean out your closets, we’ve scoped some of the Bay Area’s special charities — with fashion twist — that you’d might like to consider giving to before the season’s end.
Fashion/Shopping, Giving