Vivanista’s Fundraising Summit disrupts the traditional nonprofit conference.  Leveraging successful corporate strategies, the stellar line-up of speakers address hard-hitting issues nonprofits and volunteer groups are similarly facing: branding, media relations, corporate sponsor sales, ROI-based events and how to maintain sustainable audiences.

  • NOV 11 –  Star Bar and VivaBrite Awards 
  • NOV 12 – Summit and Teen Forum 

Why You Should Attend:

  1. Improve fundraising profitability ad long-term viability in an uncertain economy.
  2. Acquire new, tangible fundraising tools that can be integrated immediately.
  3. Gain access to experts for real-life fundraising and donor-loyalty advice.

Who Should Attend:

  • Board Members
  • Executive directors of nonprofit’s
  • Fundraising event chairs
  • Nonprofit development staff
  • Nonprofit consultants
  • Presidents of volunteer organizations

Speakers: 

Speakers are added daily to the stellar line-up of experts. Speakers include:

  • Bryan Breckenridge, Nonprofit Solutions at LinkedIn
  • Adriana Gascoigne, founder of Girls in Tech
  • Kay Sprinkel Grace, internationally-renowned Nonprofit Board consultant
  • Guilia McPherson, Deputy Director of Citizen Advocacy at CARE USA
  • Darian Rodriguez Heyman, former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation
  • Gina Reiss-Wilchins, Director, UN Foundation Girl Up
  • Tamsin Smith, co-found of (RED)

See full speaker lineup >> 

 

STAR BAR & VIVABRITE AWARDS – Friday, November 11 – 6:00 PM

STAR BAR: All Summit participants are invited to the Star Bar welcome party where there will be ‘Wine and Technology’ pairings, face-to-face access to fundraising experts, and mingling with fellow attendees.

Speed Mentoring: Everyone has some nugget of wisdom, whether a volunteer or nonprofit professional. The Speed Mentoring session is a fun-filled way for attendees to share their expertise and learn something from their peers…five minutes at a time.

VivaBrite Awards: Vivanista has joined forces with Eventbrite to honor the achievements of nonprofits and individuals in fundraising. Nominations open through October 30. Nominate a VivaBrite >> 

 

NOVEMBER 12th SCHEDULE:

8:15 WELCOME

Opening Keynote- Rick Smolan: Giving Back Isn’t Just About Money

Brand or Die: Competing for Donations In A Crowded Uncertain World

Crowdsourcing: Weeding thru the Crowd to Drive Real Donations

Philanthro-Teens: Cultivating and Engaging the Saviest of Volunteers

Event Promotion: Using Social Platforms to Drive Ticket Sales

Young Professionals: Cultivating and Engaging The Savviest of Volunteers

Auctions: Maximizing Return On-line and In-person.

Auction Wars! Battle for the Best Bid, Baby!

12.00 LUNCH

Online Donations: Optimizing Google Grants

Fundraising Events: Strategies for Success

Corporate Sponsorships: Solicitation Made Easy

Engaging Communities: Cultivating & Inspiring Volunteers

Stellar Events: What Makes a Memorable Event?

Social Media: Tricks, Tips and Tweets!

4:30 CONCLUDE

**Please note that all times listed above are estimates and subject to change without notice.

 

Thank You to our Sponsors 

 

 

Contact Us:
Partners and Sponsors please contact Annie Vranizan, annie@vivanista.com
Attendees, Media and Bloggers please contact Stacy Colemen, stacy@vivanista.com