We are a full service event consulting and cause marketing firm.
GiveFest connects events to causes, media, and social influencers to turn all types of projects into a force for good. Anytime cause can be added for mutual benefit, we are there to make it happen.
OUR TEAM
Michael Seiler, San Francisco CA
Michael is a social entrepreneur with a strong record in unique event creation. In his role at LivingSocial, Michael led the growth of a fully operational national events division, developing event properties from ideation to execution for over 500,000 attendees. Michael's focus on event ideation, marketing, sales and production, led to the successful roll-out of concepts including Craft Beer and Wine Festivals, themed 5k runs, and uniquely high-end dinner theater experiences.
Michael craves adventure and has spent significant time abroad including stints in Europe, Asia and Africa where he has taught English in Thailand, created a multi-cultural jazz band and hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.
LEADERSHIP
Dani Weinberg, Washington DC
Dani has worked closely with The Case Foundation, Peace Corps, National Conference on Citizenship, and other start-ups organizations and foundations. Dani creates impactful marketing videos to inspire social good. Dani is an expert on brand strategy and consults for cross-sector leaders who are solving today’s important social and environmental issues.
Now in it’s 6th year, Dani owns and operates The Clifton Film Festival, an award winning community forum for filmmakers of all ages.
ADVISORY BOARD
GiveFest is supported by thought-leaders who brings unsurpassed experience in entertainment, civic engagement, foundation marketing and social business sectors.
XGames: Director
ESPN: Sr. Director Original Entertainment
AEG: VP, Sports
LA Live: VP Events and Marketing
Scott Hanley
Entertainment
Maya Enista Smith
Movement Philanthropy
Mobilize.org: CEO
Born This Way Foundation: Advisor
Health Leads: Advisor
Next Generation Scholars: Adviso
David Moss
Festival Activation
Culture Days: National Director
Montreal Opera: General Director
MUTEK Festival: Board Chair
Kari Saratovski
Mellenial Engagement
Case Foundation: VP Social Innovation
President’s Council for Service and Civic Engagement: Executive Director
KDS Strategy: Founder
“Cause for Change”: Co-Author
Kathy Johnson
Business Strategy