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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Founded over one hundred and thirty years ago on the philosophy that everyone and anyone can help change the world, The American Red Cross is one of the oldest charitable organizations still thriving in the United States. Its famed female creator Clara Barton spent a lifetime bringing aid to the down and destitute that began … Continue Reading
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In San Francisco on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, more than 100 of Bay Area’s most generous citizens gathered in the Fairmont’s Penthouse Suite to preview celebrity and designer handbags that will be auctioned off at the 7th Annual This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse, a benefit for Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF).
On August 4, 2011, hundreds of guests gathered at Tiffany & Co. on Thursday evening to celebrate the sold-out success of the San Francisco Symphony’s Centennial Opening Night Gala Symphonix Dinner.
Southampton Hospital hosted its 53rd Annual Summer Party, A Tropical Paradise, to benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department on Saturday, August 6, 2011 in Southampton.
With the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend still weeks away, John Hinman of Hinman & Carmichael LLP helped tide over wine lovers and aficionados with his Little Big Bottle Party at the University Club in San Francisco, CA on July 21st. Various vinters from Sonoma County descended upon the University Club to pour special vintages and … Continue Reading
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Vivanista founder Layne Gray sat down with Betsy Glikbarg, the chair of the upcoming Menlo Charity Horse Show. Next week on August 9th, the six day equine competition—interspersed with galas, dinners and an auction—will commence at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, CA.
On Sunday, July 17th, East End Hospice and Camp Good Grief hosted their 3rd Annual Lucheon & Strolling Fashion Show, “Giving Is Always In Fashion” at the acclaimed Stone Creek Inn, in East Quogue, NY.
Thanks to those of you who have participated in the Vivanista question session and sent in your fundraising questions for our Founder, Layne Gray, to answer. Here’s one of the questions: What is the best way to draw people to a fundraising event who are not directly involved with the organization? Did you stump her? … Continue Reading
Event Planning, Marketing and Promotion 0 Comments
It can, at first, be quite startling. You’re minding your own business, making your way down a busy sidewalk or strolling through the mall, when people around you start acting weird…they’re dancing and singing, meditating en masse, or perhaps even having a public pillow fight. You’ve found yourself in the middle of a flash mob, … Continue Reading
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