Fundraising Summit
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:
- Improve fundraising profitability ad long-term viability in an uncertain economy.
- Acquire new, tangible fundraising tools that can be integrated immediately.
- 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)
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

