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
Nonprofit Spotlight
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
Behind the Scenes
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
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
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
The Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival has become a San Francisco tradition attended by thousands of Bay Area residents and visitors. This years event will take place on Sept 10-11 at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco and will benefit Project Open Hand, who celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2010. Vivanista, who is proud to be a … Continue Reading
Behind the Scenes
On August 3, 2011, The Junior League of San Francisco hosted a Patron Soiree at the gorgeous design boutique, ANTHEM, owned by Janelle Loevnar thanking their sponsors for their continuous support of the 17th annual fundraiser, Modernism Through the Ages.
Event Recaps
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).
Event Recaps
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.
Event Planning, Quick Tips
Auctions are one of the most popular fundraisers utilized by nonprofits, but the planning and implementation process can still be a bit overwhelming. That’s where companies like BW Unlimited come in.
Auctions