Job Openings: Marketing Coorindator & Manager in San Francisco

A good friend of mine passed this on to me, if you are looking for a marketing role in the San Francisco Bay Area, email me!

 

Marketing Manager (Search Engine Marketing at Zecco Holdings

We are seeking a full-time senior marketing manager with strong online experience to work in downtown San Francisco, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated marketer to acquire & activate new customers in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. 

The position will report directly to the head of marketing, and will work with at least one other marketing manager, as well as an in-house visual designer. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and be the domain expert for at least two of our major acquisition marketing channels, with a media budget of about $1 million in 2010.  This includes planning, budgeting, day-to-day management, measurement of results, and reporting. We operate these channels ourselves, without agencies. For each channel you will maintain a robust test & learn plan to optimize acquisition.

  • Plan and execute campaigns across some or all of the following channels:
    • Search engine marketing
    • Affiliate networks
    • Referral program
    • Display (banner) advertising
    • PR and social media
    • And possibly print, radio, TV, or other channels as needed

  • Lead launches of new products, features, and customer communications.

  • Create, edit, or advise upon customer-facing messaging in:

    • Our website and community
    • Site advertising and messaging placements
    • Email
    • Customer service communications

  • Lead projects to improve our marketing and conversion funnels, including ads, landing pages, and signup flows.

  • Conduct marketing operations relevant to your work.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4-8 years of marketing experience, with a minimum of 1+ years focusing on online marketing.
  • Excellent writing skills. A great marketer must be a confident, clear, fluid, and generally error-free communicator.  Please apply only if you are highly confident in your writing skills for both information and persuasion.
  • History of successfully generating leads/new customers through online channels.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships.
  • Experience with online media buying, online ad campaign management, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, and A/B testing.  Hands-on experience with Google AdWords is big plus.
  • Strong planning and analytical skills. Experience analyzing complex data from ad campaigns, promotions, and creative/landing page test results.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills. You are known as someone that gets an amazing amount of high quality work done on time. You’re comfortable juggling a large number of initiatives and adjusting your plan and strategies to meet the changing market and business needs.
  • Ideally, you have hands-on experience with web analytics, multivariate testing, developing technical specifications and working closely with Product and Technology teams.
  • Ideally, you have experience in the financial services industry.  But what's more important is that you are quite conversant with stocks, ETFs, and options.  After all, you will be marketing them and writing about them.
  • Flexible and adaptable team player with a strong work ethic and great attention to detail. We’re a growing company and things change quickly!
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; an appropriate Master's is a plus.

 
 


Marketing Coordinator/Analyst at Zecco Holdings, Inc. in San Francisco, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time marketing coordinator/analyst with online marketing operations experience to work at Zecco's headquarters in downtown San Francisco. The position will report to Zecco’s head of marketing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 


• Manage display (banner) campaign trafficking and reporting 

• Build and manage delivery and reporting of standard email campaigns 

• Prepare detailed reports of our marketing "key performance indicators" 

• Mange tracking pixels across our various marketing channels & partners 

• Manage web analytics and provide scheduled as well as ad hoc reporting 

• Manage customer survey delivery and results compilation 

• Calculate and request payments for partners based on leads generated 

• Prepare lead source reports

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree required 
• 2+ years of online marketing experience 
• Hands-on experience with the technology of online marketing (SEM, tracking pixels, etc.) 
• Hands-on experience with Excel and database tools 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, flexibility, excellent attention to detail, and a teamwork orientation 
• Nice-to-haves include: 


o Experience with Doubleclick DART for Advertisers & DART for Publishers 
o Experience in the online brokerage (ideally) or financial services industries

Company Description

About Zecco: 
Zecco Holdings provides the marketing, engineering and product development backbone to Zecco Trading (based in Pasadena, CA) and Zecco Forex, online brokerages offering customers free and low cost stock and foreign exchange trading. Zecco Holdings is located in the financial district of San Francisco, directly above the Embarcadero Center BART and MUNI station. 

Benefits & Compensation: 
100% Employer-paid Family Medical, Dental and Vision Plans 
401(k) Plan 
Life Insurance – 1x annual salary(paid by company), additional optional coverage up to 5x annual salary 
Short-Term Disability 
Long-Term Disability 
Holidays – 10 Holidays plus 1 floating holiday 
Paid Time Off – Employee accrue 3 weeks per year 
Direct Deposit

  

Job Opening: Director, Social Impact (Public Relations)

Director, Social Impact
Are you a PR pro looking to make a difference – not just a living? Have you worked with non-profits, government organizations or foundations? Do you have the base of contacts required to drive new business … and the management skills to run account teams deftly once you bring business through our door? If you’re nodding your head while you read this, then come meet us.  It is a big plus if you have a background working with:

  • Non profits
  • Private foundations
  • Cause marketing

What are we looking for? Smarts. Media savvy. A flair for new business. A love for team-based work. Writing/speaking skills. And a passion for working with organizations with a strong social mission.   See below for more details.

Needed Experience:

7+ years of public relations, marketing or related experience, including 3-4 years in a management capacity. Has developed and maintains relationships with a range of national media and influencers, as well as client contacts. Is a proven manager of an account group, including experience managing different client and account team personalities. Has experience developing both strategic communications plans for existing clients, as well as new business proposals for prospective accounts. Has polished written, oral and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Owns relationships with multiple clients
  • Oversees account staff in the successful management of their respective accounts
  • Identifies and secures new business, including growth of existing accounts
  • Maintains frequent client contact
  • Responsible for account budgets
  • Remains connected to industry, clients, media
  • Conducts professional development programs for firm
  • Empowers account staff to learn and continue polishing professional skills

Qualities:

  • Counselor
  • Big picture perspective
  • Well-developed people skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Trusted team member and client contact
  • Thinks strategically
  • Adaptable; invites change
  • Motivated; motivates others
  • Sound decision-maker
  • Effective and polished communicator

 

Send all resumes and CV’s to Michael at findling67@gmail.com

H.A.T.S. Party! On July 21, 2010

Le Concierge SF is leading a team for Relay For Life & the American Cancer Society – a 24 hour relay walk that raises money for cancer. Our team name is H.A.T.S. – Healing Achieved Through Smiles. To get things off on the right foot we are having a HAT party!  

 
Date & Time: Wed, July 21, 2010, 6:30-11pm
Location: Azul SF, 1 Tilman Place , San Francisco
RSVP on Facebook 

Come on down with your favorite hat! A small minimum suggested donation of $10 will get you a raffle for prizes, a creative drink menu and information on the walk itself.
 
Pick your favorite Beret, Boater, Chullo, Cowboy hat, Fedora, Fez, Homburg, Montera, Pakul, Panama, Santa Hat, Sombrero, Tudor bonnet, or Ushanka and come on down! Though probably best to keep your Balaclava at home….

We want to take a minute to thank our sponsors for their support and of course the raffle prizes!

If you are interested in joining the team (and/or making a donation) sign up on the Team Captain's page: http://bit.ly/silvshats. The more walkers the merrier! During the 24 hour event we will camp out, have great food, friends and of course prizes during the silent auction!

Job Opening: Senior Development Manager financial markets (Sabre) at NJSCB in New York, NY

Senior Development Manager with front office experience within financial markets

The primary function of this role is to lead and deliver the application development requried for the North American trading businesses. The role will involve all aspects of the technology build and will require someone with experience of leading large development teams (25+), delivering mission critical front office applications and be able to work under pressure and to tight timescales. In addition the role requires detailed business knowledge of Credit Trading, Rates and FX products and markets

Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Define the technology build framework including continous builds and test driven design
• Define the technology architecture for all applications and liase with the architecture team to get approval
• Build and then lead a development team of developers, team size will grow in relation to the dmand from the North Amercian businesses
• Define the detailed project plans for technology
• Defiine the technical design for all applications
• Ensure the developed application solutions adheres to the technology standards and is performant as well as satisfying the user requirements
• Define the system and integration strategy for the projects    
• Build rapport with all other technology teams (e.g. FMSD, FMTI) within WB technology organization 
• Ensure project implementations adhere to acceptance criteria and to plan


Qualifications  & Skills
• Senior Development Manager with front office experience within financial markets
• Experience in JAVA, C#, Oracle, Data Synapse and Spring
• Excellent business knowledge including Credit Derivatives, FX Options, Interest Rate Derivatives and Bonds, especially risk management, pricing and trade lifecycles.
• Experience in developing with Agile methodologies
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and willingness to work under pressure
• Ability to multi task and balance the demands of various parties
• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at various levels of the organization
• Good communication in verbal and written English
• Strong Problem Solving Skills
• Self Motivated
 
A few notes about this position
* Front Office Experience Required
* Experience making changes to Sabre required
* Experience working with international teams a +
* This is a new role
 
Email Michael at findling67@gmail.com with CV/Resume.

Job Opening: Senior Product Manager, Mapping Applications

Are you a product manager with strong online community development experience? Do you have experience with mobile software? GPS and Mapping Applications? Understanding of the mapping industry? Experience with either OpenStreetMap or Google Map Maker?

This candidate will need an understanding of the major players in the mapping industry.   Experience working on projects with either OpenStreetMap or Google Map Maker.   We are currently looking for a Product Manager, Community. This position will be based in Santa Clara, CA.

If you have a strong track record in developing expert online communities and can envision driving new products ideas through these communities, this is your role. The focus will be on building the community of developers in the mapping and mobile application space.

Responsibilities:

- Developing online communities including customers and consumers to develop richer feedback on products/services

- Build community presence across multiple user segments and media forums

- Develop strategy to target and implement, and develop online communities to full business needs

- Engage with mapping enthusiasts to drive product innovations and new product ideas

Requirements:

- Seven to Ten years of experience as a product manager including product launches and building community

- Bachelors of Science degree (Business, Computer Science etc.)

- Proven experience building online communities with measureable results

- Extensive experience launching successful products as measured by market impact metrics; ideally in the area of visuals

- Proven ability to communicate product requirements to development groups to fulfill market needs

- Exceptional leadership and cross-business unit collaboration skills

- Results driven – strong written and oral communication skills

- Enthusiasm for community and conviction for execution

- Ability to prioritize and manage across multiple areas of responsibilities

- Experience communicating analysis and recommendations to senior management

 

Email Michael Findling at findling67@gmail.com for details and resume submissions.

Job Opening: Senior Marketing Manager for Enterprise Software Company

Are you a marketing manager from an enterprise software background? Do you have b2b software lead generation experience? Planning an online advertising campaign?

Position Purpose and Scope

The senior marketing manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and executing a broad range of lead generation programs designed to drive qualified opportunities to the sales force, including Web seminars, conferences, custom events, user group meetings, advertising, etc. This person will be responsible for managing the end-to-end planning and execution for these programs including budget, staffing, messaging and lead follow-up processes. The senior marketing manager must also own and report on end-to-end metrics for their programs and independently institute refinements to improve inquiry-to-lead-to-Opportunity conversion ratios. The senior marketing manager will work closely with the sales, marketing and executive management teams to achieve a fully integrated company position and consistent message in the minds of target audiences.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive lead generation/demand creation plan & budget
  • Design, plan and execute at least 2 Web seminars a month
  • Design, plan and execute participation at conferences and trade shows
  • Design, plan and execute online advertising with affiliated partners like the IIBA, Modern Analyst, etc.
  • Design, plan and execute field marketing events and user group meetings
  • Leverage tools to accurately measure and report on effectiveness of lead generation campaigns
  • Create, manage and accurately forecast program budgets
  • Work with product marketing to effectively launch new products and services
  • Independently create relevant, compelling content in support of all lead generation activities
  • Apply a high degree of creativity on all marketing programs
  • Establish and document repeatable processes for lead generation and follow-up by sales
  • Build a positive, collaborative relationship with the sales organization
  • Leverage partners to help maximize marketing budget and reach
  • Manage relationships with appropriate tools vendors that enable more effective utilization and reporting
  • Remove roadblocks to lead generation success
  • Contribute strategic ideas and vision for how to effectively scale overall business

 

Required Experience

  • 3-5 years enterprise (B2B) software lead generation experience
  • Proven track record of establishing and achieving measurable goals in an automated marketing environment
  • Proven track record understanding and managing metrics-driven marketing programs
  • Experience with start-up environments, particularly companies on aggressive growth paths
  • Strong understanding of positioning principles and methodology
  • Experience using systems such as Salesforce.com, Eloqua, Hoovers, Jigsaw, etc.
  • Sound, mature business judgment combined with the ability to contribute to business strategy
  • Operates with integrity without compromise
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
  • The ability to identify innovative and creative solutions to marketing challenges – to think in new ways about old
  • problems
  • The ability to make decisions and defend them clearly
  • Must be a self-motivated, independent energetic presence with a can-do attitude and drive to succeed
  • Outstanding attention to detail; must be highly organized
  • Strong leadership, influence and interpersonal skills required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

 

Success Factors

  • Critical success factors for this position include the ability to nurture outstanding working relationships with internal
  • stakeholders and external vendors combined with the experience and commitment to execute on time and on
  • budget. Additional specific expectations of this position include:
  • Applying a high sense of urgency to tasks
  • A commitment to innovation and creativity combined with superior project management skills
  • Clearly demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for projects and activities
  • A high comfort level working in an unstructured, free flowing environment
  • A willingness to wear whatever hat is required at any point in time…flexibility

 

Education

Bachelors degree in Business or similar discipline required

 

Email me at michael@youneedseo.com with resume and cover letter.

June 22nd Newsletter for Le Concierge SF – Summer Events and more!

Welcome to the Le Concierge SF newsletter!  We provide personalized concierge services in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.  This newsletter will have everything from company news, weekly specials, tips & tricks for leading a fulfilled life and more! 
 
Warmest Regards, Founder Silvia Oppenheim

 


Summer 2010 Event: Shun Yen
Le Concierge SF is proud to announce a great new partnership with the Shun Yen performance group! poster201007[1] Shen Yun brings to life classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. The show will be here at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House from July 23-25 (as well as dates in Sacramento).  This is a show the people have described as "Quite exceptional! So beautiful and colorful, exceptional dances, and music."  To buy tickets visit http://sfshow.net or call 888-569-2009.  Tickets $240 and above include a High Tea (private tea tasting and hors’douvres)
 

 


Messiest Closet Contest
How many times have you opened your closet and wondered where that favorite shirt went? Or your kitchen cabinet and wish you were inspired to cook? And start to think "how did this ever get so messy?" Or know someone else who feels this way?SF Professional Organizer
Le Concierge SF is here to help! Send us pictures of your messiest closet during the month of June – from cabinets to walk-in, and at the end of the month we will pick the winner of our "Messiest Closet" contest and reward them with a full makeover. And as an added bonus, there are prizes! 

Here is how it works:
Send an email to silvia@leconciergesf.com with the following:
  • At least 2-3 pictures of your messy closet or cabinets
  • A few sentences about why your home needs our help
  • What are your goals for getting and keeping organized
 

We believe that once your home is organized, your life will follow. Stay tuned for the "Messiest Office" contest in July and if you want to know more about our services please visit us at http://leconciergesf.com

 


Le Concierge SF Business Directory
 

Le Concierge SF is committed to helping the local San Francisco community. You can submit your company’s information for our professional business directory here! It’s good for business, marketing and lead generation (and it’s FREE!*). If you are interested in finding out more about Le Concierge SF call us today to schedule a free 30 minute consultation, 415-602-6652!

View SF LocalSubmit Your Local SF

 


Featured Property
Le Concierge SF is here to help when you are moving to a new home.  We can organize everything from the packing process to coordinating movers to change of address.  We can also help suggest a new home!  Here is this week’s featured property from Katy Dinner (www.863katy.com) located at 43-45 Uranus.


43-45 Uranus, San Francisco, CA 94114  
Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 3.0
Offered at: $1,474,000 

SF Real Estate & Home Sales
 
The World Revolves Around You
Greet the city each morning through wall-to-wall windows in this stunner overlooking San Francisco to the east. Imbibe the hypnotic view from an expansive deck on any level, or the three-tiered yard below. Every line in this property guides you to toward beauty, accented by natural sunlight, tall ceilings, and open spaces.  Read more about these amazing views and schedule a viewing….

 


Relay For Life
 
On August 21st Le Concierge SF is leading a team for Relay For Life & the American Cancer Society – a 24 hour relay walk that raises money for cancer.  Our team name is H.A.T.S. – Healing Achieved Through Smiles.   Relay For Life

During the event we will be camped out overnight with great food, fun games and wonderful friends. We also be walking alongside cancer patients and survivors.   Stay tuned for details for our HAT PARTY we are planning for mid-July where we will be raising money and will reveal our team t-shirt design.  Contact us today if you are interested in joining our team and walk with us or even become a sponsor (there are a variety of ways to become a sponsor).  To sign up visit the Team Captain’s page: http://bit.ly/silvshats

Stay tuned for our July 21st H.A.T.S party at Azul here in San Francisco – come dressed in your best!

 


Preview For Next Week…
Le Concierge SF is very excited to announce that we have been working behind the scenes on a new website design.  We expect to launch the new look sometime before July 1st. 

 
Gift of
Time

Do you know have a friend or loved on that is looking for a few extra hours during the day?  Le Concierge SF offers great Gift packages for that busy professional.  Contact us today so we can talk about how to personalize your gift for your loved one! www.LeConciergeSF.com.

San Francisco Summer 2010 Street Festivals For Fun and More!

I found this great list of events on Le Concierge SF, they are great for helping you to know where the summer fun is in San Francisco!  Below is a short list to start of some fun you can have in San Francisco this summer! 

June 2010

Union Street Fair

Sat Jun 5
at Union Street

San Francisco is a forward thinking city and the Union Street Festival with its eco-urban theme helps promote the value of Green thinking in all aspects of our day to day lives… more info

Art Deco and Modernism Sale

Sat Jun 5 – Sun Jun 6
at Concourse Exhibition Center

The show features over 150 exhibitors selling furniture, art, pottery, books, vintage clothing, jewelry and collectibles from 1900 to 1980, including Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern… more info

Haight-Ashbury Street Fair

Sun Jun 13
at Haight Street

The street fair was developed in response to the re-birth of the economic and residential spirit of the community in the mid-1970′s. With the assistance of the late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, the first District 5 and openly Gay supervisor, a group of neighborhood merchants, activists and residents developed… more info

The 56th Annual North Beach Festival

Sat Jun 19 – Sun Jun 20
at North Beach District

The 2010 event will feature over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, three stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, a cooking demonstration stage, beverage gardens, a large children’s activity area and the blessing of the animals… more info

Stern Grove Festival

Sun Jun 20 – Sun Aug 22
at Sigmund Stern Grove

Every year since 1938, the organization presents Stern Grove Festival, an admission-free performing arts series, in Sigmund Stern Grove, a beautiful outdoor amphitheater located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco. In 2010, Stern Grove Festival will present its 73rd consecutive season, providing the community with the best performing arts, completely admission-free… more info

SF Pride Celebration

Sat Jun 26 – Sun Jun 27
at Civic Center Plaza

San Francisco Pride has been said to be "one of the last remaining pride events that can truly be called a rite of passage." 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade… more info

July 2010

Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration

Sun Jul 4
at Pier 39

Pier 39 celebrates Independence Day with a star-spangled day filled with fun and excitement for the whole family… more info

Superhero Street Fair II

Sat Jul 10
at 1700 Indiana St.

Our theme this year is "Space Jazz" so get your most swinging far-out self into the celestial groove and let’s celebrate! more info

SF Marathon 2010

Sun Jul 25
at The Ferry Building

The mission of The San Francisco Marathon is to provide runners from around the globe a unique urban running experience in the city of San Francisco, which includes running on the Golden Gate Bridge. more info

August 2010

Aloha Festival

Sat Aug 7 – Sun Aug 8
at Presidio Parade Ground

Entertainment highlights include Pacific Islander music as well as Polynesian dance. The festival will also feature arts & crafts vendors, island cuisine, educational exhibits and workshops, and an `Ohana Korner with simple games for the kids! This is an alcohol-free event… more info

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Fri Aug 14 – Sat Aug 15
at Golden Gate Park

Featuring Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Further, The Strokes, Empire of the Sun, Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Cat Power, My Morning Jacket, Al Green, Social Distortion, Gogol Bordello and more! more info

Art and Soul Oakland

Sat Aug 21 – Sun Aug 22
at Oakland City Hall Plaza (Frank Ogawa Plaza)

Two days of music, food, art, poetry and entertainment in downtown Oakland. Enjoy two sensational days of music, food, fun and art in beautiful downtown Oakland. Live rock, blues, jazz, gospel and more on five concert stages. Exciting national and local acts blended with cultural diverse art, poetry, music and food. Children of all ages revel in the festive Family Fun Zone. more info

Burning Man 2010: Metropolitan

Mon Aug 30 – Mon Sep 6
at Black Rock City

Trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like trying to explain what a particular color looks like to someone who is blind. In this section you will find the peripheral definitions of what the event is as a whole, but to truly understand this event, one must participate… more info

September 2010

Free Shakespeare in the Park

Sat Sep 4 – Sun Sep 19
at Presidio Parade Ground

Best friends Valentine and Proteus are two gentlemen of Verona, and youthful love is in the air. Proteus falls for Valentine’s glamorous new girlfriend, Silvia and dumps the faithful Julia. To win back her man, she must (like all good Shakespearean heroines) dress up as a boy. more info

Chocolate Festival

Sat Sep 11 – Sun Sep 12
at Ghirardelli Square

Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate inspired family activities. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand. more info

Opera in the Park

Sun Sep 12
at Sharon Meadow

Arrive early for the best viewing spot. Bring a picnic and leave your preconceptions behind. Food and beverages will also be available for sale at the event… more info

ArtCar Fest

Sat Sep 25
at Sports Basement – Crissy Field

Keep your eyes open for our ArtCar caravan through San Francisco. We’ll be touring such favorite sites as North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Castro, The Embarcadero, Golden Gate Park, and Ocean Beach… more info

How Berkeley Can You Be?

Sun Sep 26
at Mlk Civic Center Park

The world’s zaniest parade followed by an all-day festival in the park, Downtown Berkeley. "How Berkeley Can You Be?"- part question, part challenge, all celebration, come and join! more info

Folsom Street Fair

Sun Sep 26
at Folsom Street Events

We are sure to see the fairgrounds filled with people in their most outrageous leather/rubber/fetish attire enjoying the worlds largest and best loved Leather fair… more info

Best Of The Bay Area Party 2010 – Discounted Tickets from LeConSF!

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Dear Friends and Family,

2010 marks the 10th year anniversary of San Francisco magazine’s Best of the Bay Area party—the city’s biggest bash of the year. Join San Francisco magazine and Le Concierge SF as we toast the best people, places, and things making the Bay Area the very best place to live, work, and play.

Enjoy endless entertainment for every obsession: eats, treats, drinks, and beats. Celebrate the best of the best with more than 40 restaurants including flour + water, Baker and Banker, Martins West, and The Alembic; free flowing bars with signature Ketel One cocktails, Trumer Pils beer, the Sonoma Valley Grapes & Wine lounge, and FIJI Water. And be sure to be entertained as you checkout The Americana Cigar bar, vodka luges, the cool sounds of DJL!, SPUR’s urban installations, and Pacific Art Collective’s live art. Best of all, the party benefits Family House.

Thursday, July 1

VIP 6-11 p.m., Main Event 7-11 p.m.

Metreon CityView, 4th Floor

Buy tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof between June 10-26

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Buy Tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof

VIP $175 advance / $200 at the door

YOU PAY ONLY $160 (PROMO CODE: LECONSFVIP)

MAIN EVENT $100 advance / $125 at the door

YOU PAY ONLY $90 (PROMO CODE: LECONSF)

BUY EARLY! Best of the Bay 2010 is going to be the biggest and best yet and tickets will sell out quickly. Your tickets must be purchased between June 10-26 to get this discount and are based on availability. This offer will not be extended again.

San Francisco magazine’s Best of the Bay Area 2010 benefits Family House and is presented in partnership with Wells Fargo, at&t, Koret Foundation, Ketel One Vodka, Calistoga Ranch, Trumer Pils, Sonoma Valley Grapes & Wine, and FIJI Water. Production Partner: Dominic Phillips Event Marketing. Venue partner: Metreon. Décor & Lighting Partner: Classic Party Rentals. Audio Visual Partner: McCune. Bartending Services Partner: Bartenders Unlimited. Media Partners: KDFC, KCBS, Alice 97.3, Movin 99.7, KGO, CBS 5, The Examiner.

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$10 each or three for $20

Enter the raffle to win one of four fabulous prizes, including a luxury suite for a Warriors 2010/11 home game and three great getaways.

Make a donation: $65 provides care and comfort for a family for one week. Donate now at www. sanfranmag.com/bestof

No Child Should Ever Wonder If They Will Reach Their Next Birthday

If you read one blog post today, let it be this one…..

In 2004 I hosted a group of children from Larger Than Life, an Israeli group that helped children with cancer (and their families) in Israel, regardless or faith, race, or gender – meaning when a group of us hosted 30 kids from Israel it was made up of Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze.  Put your politics aside for a minute and think about a 7 year old who is dying of leukemia (all he wanted from me was bubble gum, seriously).

A few years later shortly before I left New York City I was honored to photograph a series of events for Kids Kicking Cancer, which provides weekly classes for children with cancer in the martial arts.  Their mission: is “to ease the pain of very sick children while empowering them to heal physically, spiritually and emotionally.”  Truly a remarkable amount of strength in those kids.

Last year I met the love of my life Silvia Oppenheim.  We are getting married in February 2011 in Brazil and in the time we have known each other I have learned about her time in hospital wards with children who are suffering (at times in great pain) with cancer.  There are many stories I could put into this post about how a young lady said her only wish was to reach her 5th birthday and asked Silvia “will I get wings when I go to heaven?”

No child should ever have to wonder if they will reach their next birthday, be that from disease, hunger, violence or any other possible reason.  To do our part, with my life partner we are leading a team for Relay For Life – a 24 hour walk on August 21, 2010 here in San Francisco.  

We are raising money for children with cancer (you can give as little as $5!).  It means a great deal to both Silvia and I to know that talking to our friends, contacts on Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media can make a difference.  If you can visit my personal page here, make a donation or if you want, you are even welcome to join our team!  We are working on some great sponsors so that the night of the event we will have some great fun, prizes and food (including cupcakes from Silvia), so follow here: http://bit.ly/findlinghats.