Have you ever encountered a man with a mustache so epic that it gave you nightmares for a week? I have. If any of you have seen Ron Swanson on NBC’s Parks and Recreation you know what I’m talking about. In the world of men, the perfect mustache is nothing short of legend. It is … Continue Reading
Nonprofit Spotlight, Voluntarism 0 Comments
Moderator Michelle Curtis and panelists Andrew Whelan, CEO of Philanthro, Peyton Cochran, leader of the young professionals organization Bogart Museum, Laura Phenix, founder of a young professionals non-profit network in the Bay Area, and Marsha Monro, leader of the startup non-profits UCSF Partners in Care and UCSF Infusion, discussed young professionals and their relationship to … Continue Reading
Leadership, Summit-Videos, Voluntarism 0 Comments
After a brief break, Vivanista’s Fundraising Summit turned its attention towards the younger ranks of the Bay Area’s philanthropic community, in a discussion on engaging and cultivating teen volunteers. Perhaps it’s San Francisco’s tendencies towards social awareness and activism through programs like Youth Speaks, or the interconnectedness of the Bay Area’s many communities, but in … Continue Reading
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Vivanista has pulled out all the stops in our first ever combined webinar and tweetchat. Moderated by Brendan Kinney and presented by Vivanista founder Layne Gray, this information-packed session is a must-view for anyone looking to cultivate donors, visibility, or young talent for their organization. With live viewers and listeners given the ability to submit … Continue Reading
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In the following infographic, key information about American volunteers is broken down in a visually appealing way. The image offers up fascinating facts and little-known statistics about volunteerism in the United States, which may just inspire you to get out there and do some good! The infographic was published by Volunteering in America (which offers … Continue Reading
Infographics, Voluntarism 0 Comments
Vivanista wanted to find out if Junior League charitable fundraising events were affected by the economic downturn and if fiscal year 2009 (FY09), which usually ends mid-year in 2010, was better or worse than fiscal year 2008 (FY08). Twenty-one of the largest Junior Leagues from around the country were selected as a sample. Vivanista has … Continue Reading
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Aligned with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to champion the research that will cure blood cancers and support patient services, Team In Training has raised $1 billion to date, and in the process, trained more than 500,000 people of all athletic abilities to participate in challenging endurance events.
In this fifteen-minute podcast we learn what inspired Adam to pursue a career in philanthropy, and what has attributed to Pencils of Promise’s outstanding growth and success.
While most 16-year-olds are focused on getting their driver’s license, Lily Gordon is focused on beating hunger in Tanzania.
The History of International Women’s Day: March 8th marks the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. For the next few weeks we will focus on different aspects of what this day means. How did International Women’s Day get started? In 1869 British MP and philsopher John Stuart Mill was the first person in the Parliament … Continue Reading
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