“It’s almost time for one of my favorite days of the year…North Texas Giving Day, which arrives on Sept. 18. I love this event because it motivates long-term and first-time givers to support a charity they’re passionate about. And for us at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County(CACCC), it presents an opportunity to make new friends and tell them about our mission to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County
Archives for August 2014
United Way’s Women Of Tocqueville Summer Socialized At The W’s Social Room
At first blush, the swank and swinging W Hotel Dallas might have seemed a surprising spot to host a gathering of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Women of Tocqueville Society. After all, these women—who donate $10,000 or more to the local United Way each year—are more often seen munching finger sandwiches inside staid digs in Greenway Parks or Preston Hollow. But that … [Read more...] about United Way’s Women Of Tocqueville Summer Socialized At The W’s Social Room
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stars & Stripes Film Festival
According to Stars & Stripes Film Festival Co-Chair Lynn McBee, "My husband Allan McBee and I are thrilled to be chairing the inaugural Stars & Stripes Film Festival, honoring veterans as well as active duty service men and women. This four day film festival, November 6-9, is the first of its kind for North Texas, and will include four days of iconic films and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stars & Stripes Film Festival
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Tablescapes
According To Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes Co-Chairs Christine Flanagan and Caroline Williams, “Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association will celebrate the 20th anniversary of our signature fund-raising event, Tablescapes, on Tuesday, October 21, at Dallas Country Club. Our featured speaker, Alex Hitz, best-selling author of "My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Tablescapes
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas To Launch Condoleezza Rice’s Center For A New Generation At November Luncheon
Thanks to the George W. Bush Institute, former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice has been in and out of Dallas like a Southwest jet. As a member of the Institute’s Advisory Board, her public sightings have been so common that the media rarely reports them. Instead folks just nudge each other when they spot her. Some even approach her and chat with her. Doesn’t faze her … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas To Launch Condoleezza Rice’s Center For A New Generation At November Luncheon
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
According to the 21st Annual Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Sarah Losinger and Lydia Novakov, “What better time to show our gratitude to a true Texas star, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, than Thanksgiving week.The Spirit of Generations Award Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, November 24, at the Hilton Anatole, provides the perfect opportunity to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Spirit Of Generations Award Luncheon
Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals Reveals National Philanthropy Day Honorees
Well, the waiting is over. The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals has revealed the six honorees for the Friday, November 14, National Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. It’s one of those guaranteed run-on-schedule events, where honorees don’t talk for hours, thanks to Presenting Sponsor KERA. Through the miracle of video, the … [Read more...] about Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals Reveals National Philanthropy Day Honorees
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Milestones Luncheon
According to Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon Chair Kelley Schadt, “Since 1922, the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) has dedicated itself to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship. Whether tutoring students, rocking infants, answering crisis line calls or serving on non-profit boards and coalitions, the 5,000 Junior League … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Milestones Luncheon
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Côtes du Coeur
According To Côtes du Coeur Chair Kate Rose Marquez, “Côtes du Coeur is a series of events leading up to a magical night of wine and food- a black-tie fine wine auction and celebrity chef dinner held on Saturday, April 25 at the Hilton Anatole benefiting the American Heart Association (AHA). The spring gala is the largest of its kind and is the number one gala in the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Côtes du Coeur
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
“Every time one of our disabled veterans tells me that he or she doesn’t think he or she could have gone on without knowing that he or she was eventually going to get a service dog from Patriot PAWS, I’m thankful that the veteran hung in there and didn’t become just another statistic in the growing number of veteran suicides in this country every year. The need among our … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon
According Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Chair Angie Kadesky, “The sold-out Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon, slated for October 7 at Brook Hollow Golf Club, has some unusual twists this year. For starters, the line up of Highland Park Village retailers who are participating includes some very impressive names such as Brunello Cucinelli, Carolina Herrera, Ralph … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon