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VivaGiveaway: What’s YOUR favorite Auction Item?

Vivanista — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:42:14 +0000

What is the most clever Auction package you’ve seen? Whether it’s a breakfast for 10 prepared by Firehouse #1, a vertical Bordeaux tasting or a coveted internship for your child… there are some amazing auction packages that have garnered big bucks for charity.

Just for participating you will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to Saks Fifth Avenue!!! Simply add your responses in the comment box below.

Additional Chances to Win:

1) “Like” us on Facebook: and Post your answer to our wall.

2) Follow us @Vivanista and tweet your answer to this contest.

Twitter copy this exactly for your Tweet:

“ Your Answer (RT2Win) I want to Win a $100 shopping spree to Saks from @Vivanista #vivagiveaway http://bit.ly/dsj4rV “

Details:

Contest begins on Wednesday, June 02, and ends on Monday, June 7th at 6:00 pm PDT. The winner will be chosen at random (Note: You can submit up to 5 submissions per Vivanista!)

Good Luck!

TeamViva

What would you do with $59 million?

Vivanista — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:54:35 +0000

We recently questioned the personal wealth expenditures made by candidate for Governor of California Meg Whitman amounting to an approximate $59 million. For her, clearly the sky’s the limit (or maybe our neighboring galaxies), but if her shoe were on your foot, how would you choose to spend that sum? Tell us in a comment below!

Where did the Easter Bunny come from?

Vivanista — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:43:38 +0000

We decorate eggs, hide them, and then race to find as many as we can, right after the part where we convince children that they’ve been strategically placed by a rabbit. It’s almost as preposterous as a fat man coming down our chimneys. So where did the story of the Easter Bunny originate? What are you waiting for – hop to it and tell us your answer below!

What is one thing that you cannot go without when fundraising?

Vivanista — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:15:19 +0000

In this week’s Member Spotlight, we asked Ye-Hui Lu to submit a fundraising question she would like to ask of all of you: What is your one fundraising necessity? Templates for your committee members, perhaps? A special method of releasing tension? Whatever your secret is, share it your fellow Vivanistas below!

Ask and Receive: What fundraising questions are on your mind?

TeamViva — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:02:57 +0000

If you could ask us anything about charitable fundraising, what would it be? From ticket pricing to event decor and auction items, post your inquiries and we will share our answers!

In hard economic times, what keeps you motivated to give to needs greater than your own?

Vivanista — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:20 +0000

As kids we were told to eat all of our food because children were starving in China; but as we got older these realizations took new forms. In hard economic times, what is it that keeps you motivated to give to needs greater than your own?

[Photo from Ed Yourdon via Flickr]

Do You Blog? Share Yours and We’ll Feature It!

TeamViva — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:38:49 +0000

We want to feature our members’ blogs, so post the link to yours below with a brief description and we’ll highlight it in our newsletter!

If you formed your own philanthropic organization, what would your worthy cause be?

Vivanista — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:37:05 +0000

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What are your new year’s resolutions?

Kimberly Miller — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:21:29 +0000

Wait, let us guess: lose weight, exercise more, spend less, and save the world? Hey, we’re right there with you. Tell us what you plan to change for 2010 and how you’re going to do it. You just might inspire us to do the same!

What is a Holiday Family Tradition You Love Honoring?

Vivanista — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:54:07 +0000

Share something traditional from your holiday celebrations that you love honoring. It could be as simple as the food you eat, the games you play, songs you sing, or the places you go.

[Photo from Flickr by sfllaw]