On November 29, 2011, UNICEF hosted its seventh annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball, a black-tie gala celebrating the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake and honoring those individuals who have made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission to save and improve children’s lives worldwide. During the evening, UNICEF presented the Spirit of Compassion Award to Mark Grier of … Continue Reading
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In 1961 three courageous Berkeley women decided to save San Francisco Bay from rampant development and pollution. Facing powerful corporations and developers that sought to destroy our region’s defining feature, Save The Bay co-founders Sylvia McLaughlin, Kay Kerr and Esther Gulick fought to save the bay — and they won! Save the Bay will celebrate … Continue Reading
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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
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Spinsters of San Francisco kicked off its 82nd year on Friday, October 7, with the much anticipated Second Annual Fleet or Flight party at Mr. Smith’s (34 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA 94103). Through this event, the organization raised over $8,500 dollars to benefit the San Francisco Bay Area charity, Oasis for Girls. Over 250 … Continue Reading
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Darling, there are some on the cocktail circuit who think I’m an itsy bitsy bit obsessed with Thomas Friedman of the New York Times. Okay, maybe. But I could be enamored with worse cultural commentators; take Perez Hilton, for example. T to the F, as I fondly refer to Mr. Friedman, is so darn eloquent; in … Continue Reading
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The following terms are relevant to charitable fundraising so Vivanista took on the challenge of providing explanations for each applicable term. A Advocacy- The work of an attorney or legal advocate. Can be used casually, as well, to mean pleading or arguing a case. For instance, “The little girl’s advocacy for Christmas every day fell … Continue Reading
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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
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Vivanista and Eventbrite would like to applaud the most successful charity events of the year, and the individuals that helped them come to fruition. The VivaBrite Awards will create awareness for the nonprofits that worked hard and found the most effective tools for garnering support, as well as showed its attendees a great time! This … Continue Reading
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Each year, the Junior League of Kane & DuPage provides outreach services to organizations and individuals in Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall Counties in Illinois through the hosting of events and fundraisers, volunteering their time and services, and more. This fall, they will debut their first annual Readers on the Run fundraiser to promote childhood literacy … Continue Reading
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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
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