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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There are many minor nuances that can leave fundraising event guests with a bad taste – both literally and figuratively, in their mouths. Here are seven items that you can address before they ever become an issue. 1. Bad wine. Okay, this is my biggest pet peeve. When donors spend hundreds of dollars for each … 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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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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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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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 CommentsThe two big Galas in San Francisco – the Symphony Gala Opening and the Opera Gala Opening, were last week. Whew. I didn’t attend either this year but from the looks of the gowns (as seen in photos from our favorite photographer, Drew Altizer) you’d never know we’re in a precarious financial position as a … Continue Reading
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More than 325 guests attended The Nature Conservancy’s Beaches & Bays Gala held on Saturday June 25, 2011 on the grounds of the Center for Conservation in East Hampton, NY. The event, hosted by chairpersons, . Dorian and Gary Fuhrman, honored longtime conservation supporter, Katharine Rayner. Guests enjoyed the music of the Peter Duchin Orchestra, dinner by Glorious Food Catering and danced the night away.
