Tamara Mendelsohn, VP of Marketing at Eventbrite, took on the task of talking about social media, and how to effectively use it for event promotion. Her discussion could not have come a moment too soon, as the buzz word for this year’s Fundraising Summit was undoubtedly “social media”. With platforms like Twitter, and Facebook becoming … Continue Reading
Marketing and Promotion, Social Media 0 Comments
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
Expert Advice, Voluntarism 0 Comments
The American Federation of Arts (AFA) will hold its 2011 Fall Gala and Cultural Leadership Awards on Wednesday, October 26, at the Metropolitan Club in New York. This year, the AFA will honor renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic and National Gallery of Art Director Earl A. Powell III. Vivanista recently caught up with event chair, … Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes 0 Comments
What better way to kick off San Francisco’s Fleet Week than a nautical-themed fundraiser for charity? As an official media sponsors for the 2nd Annual Fleet or Flight, Vivanista sat down with event Chair, Talia Wright to get the inside scoop as to what we can expect for this years much anticipated festive fundraiser; which … Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes 0 Comments
The American Cancer Society, San Mateo County raised over $55,000 during their annual San Mateo Gala – Concours D’ Esperance (Parade of Hope) held at the Auto Vino in Menlo Park on August 20. The festivities included live and silent auctions, wine tasting, vintage car tours, and great entertainment with dinner and dancing. The … Continue Reading
Event Recaps 0 Comments
This years Annual Fur Ball, hosted by Zoo II will be held on Friday, October 7th in the San Francisco Zoo’s Great Hall. The VIP reception will begin outdoors by the carousel where guests can interact with the Animal Resource Center animals, such as a ferret and rosy boa snake. Guests will then visit the … Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes 0 Comments
It’s that time of year again! WGIRLS NYC will host their biggest fundraiser of the year, the bachelor/ette auction, on Sept. 22 in NYC. The event will bring in a great crowd that ranges from early 20s to mid 40s to watch and participate in auctioning off 25 bachelor/ettes. As a proud media sponsor, Vivanista recently … Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes 0 Comments
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).
You may have the perfect venue and entertainment, but what can truly make or break an event in the audience’s eyes? The menu. Follow these easy tips and send guests home raving about the cause, the event, and of course, the food.
Cerro Pampa Polo Club, a private polo club in Petaluma, California, celebrated its 10th annual Oyster Cup tournament on August 6, 2011 to benefit For the Bayou.
