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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Did you know that 89% of US households give to charity with the average contribution being $1,620. The largest private foundation for giving is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation while the largest corporate grant maker is the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. All in all Americans like to give and are pretty generous in their … Continue Reading
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The five articles we like this week will make you think about connections in all aspects of your work for social good. As we approach a sad anniversary in the history of our country, we like to reflect on the ways we work to make things better. In particular, these articles will give you some … Continue Reading
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Press on, move forward, make progress, reach for goals, hit targets. Sound familiar? In philanthropy, there’s not a lot of time for introspection, but good things can come from stepping back to recharge. These five articles will make you think, but will also inspire you to action. Plus there’s a review of a cool new tool to help you tell your story.
Hectic schedules being what they are, it’s not uncommon for non-profit or school auction committees to meet via teleconference. And if you’ve got a group larger than 3 people, your phone’s conference call option might not be an option. Consider these tips for meeting via phone.
Read on to learn how the McBride Sisters incorporate sustainability and philanthropy into their innovative winery, Eco-Love Wines.
As the 137th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby approaches, organizations across the country are theming their fundraisers after the famous race.
On April 7, 2011, buildOn hosted a ritzy dinner in San Francisco to celebrate the success of its afterschool programs in the Bay Area.
Michelle Turnbull, the proprietor of David Family Wines, who spoke with Vivanista to discuss how she pairs her passion for philanthropy with her love of wine through David Family Wine.
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, the who’s who of Miami gathered at the JW Marriott Marquis and raised over $375,000 for the American Cancer Society at its Annual Gala.
