Month: November 2016

When working overnight is worth it

When working overnight is worth it by: Amy Watson The results of the 2016 24-Hour GiveAn overnight rebrand isn’t… well… practical.It takes extra amounts of coordination, efficiency, brainpower, team spirit, and caffeine. Lots and lots of caffeine.Perhaps the impossibility of the idea is what makes it so meaningful that for the third year in a […]

Old Juan’s Cantina: A Delicious Way to Give

Old Juan’s Cantina: A Delicious Way to Give by: Christiana Newcomb For the sixth consecutive year, local Mexican restaurant Old Juan’s Cantina is keeping the spirit of giving alive during the holidays by hosting a month-long fundraiser. Throughout the month of December, for every item ordered off their “Specials” menu, Old Juan’s Cantina will donate […]

Isla Vista: Safe Once Again

Isla Vista: Safe Once Again by: Amy Watson Remember Deltopia 2014? The party that turned riot, this incredibly dangerous situation resulted in more than 100 arrests, 44 hospitalizations and sustained injuries for five Sheriff’s deputies. It’s no wonder that many were concerned about the outcome of Deltopia 2015.That’s why last year, Verdin was brought in […]

Hospice SLO County preparing for Light Up a Life 2016

Hospice SLO County preparing for Light Up a Life 2016 by: The Amazing Verdin Intern As joyful and celebratory as the holidays can be, the sad reality is they also bring pronounced attention to the empty chairs around the table – and no amount of busyness can push that reminder out of the mind of […]

​Everything You Need To Know About The Current State of Twitter

​Everything You Need To Know About The Current State of Twitter by: Sean Murphy With Twitter continuing to show a lack of user growth and declining engagement rates, the future of this social media giant is nothing less than uncertain. To give the company credit, they’re not just sitting around and watching their numbers drop. […]

Action Hero: Association of Fundraising Professionals

Action Hero: Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon to be Held at Madonna Inn The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) mission is to promote philanthropy globally and to provide professional development training for fundraisers. Their code of ethics is broadly recognized as a guiding document for all fundraising professionals and their more […]