While the weather is the top topic of today, the musical chairs of fundraising developments are still taking place. Canceled Klyde Warren Park’s “Klyde Warren Park Food and Wine Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 1 Going Virtual Callier Center for Communication Disorders’ Callier Cares Luncheon scheduled for Monday, April 19 Rescheduled Attitudes … [Read more...] about February 11 Update: Cancellation, Going Virtual and Rescheduled
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Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
In years past the month of June has been pretty much dead in the water for fundraising events. After all, some folks head out for summer vacations and others are just too worn out from all the spring activities to attend another lunch. But 2021 is different. Unlike its sibling year 2020 when everyone hunkered down in their rabbit holes for most of the year and virtual … [Read more...] about Former Foster Child Josh Shipp To Keynote Rainbow Days’ Hybrid Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Nominations Are Now Open for 2021 National Philanthropy Day Awards
Anyone who thinks a fundraising event is pulled together in a couple of weeks needs a severe talking to. And when it comes to honoring people and organizations, there’s still another challenge in selecting the right ones. Perhaps that's why the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter has already kicked off the process of selecting the honorees who … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Now Open for 2021 National Philanthropy Day Awards
St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Will Warm Hearts Despite The Dip In Degrees
For those who had their sweet hearts set on attending the St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show's "Love In Bloom" this Thursday, take heart … literally. It’s gonna be a chilly appetizer of the weekend to come. The predictions are that Thursday’s high is gonna be 38 degrees. But, oh thank heaven, the North Texas Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser Chair … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Will Warm Hearts Despite The Dip In Degrees
The Senior Source Is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary With Dance Contest And Fundraising Campaign
With The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon last month in the rearview mirror honoring Pam and Tom Luce along with Barbara Delabano receiving the Molly H. Bogen Service Award, The Senior Source team now has their sights set on the nonprofit's 60th anniversary year. President/CEO Stacey Malcolmson revealed that plans are underway to celebrate the … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Is Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary With Dance Contest And Fundraising Campaign
JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
While both the local and national groundhogs decreed this morning that we’re in for six more weeks of winter, the area fundraisers are also making decisions about the future. This one just arrived from the Dallas Museum of Art’s Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, who had to make a very tough call for two of the Museum’s big fundraising events. Neither the Art Ball … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Decision Announced About The Dallas Museum’s Art Ball And Art In Bloom Events
A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
As the holidays neared, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum served up a feast for the eyes and tastebuds at its annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday November 17. Because of the COVID-19 requirements, the accessories of the day were masks that complemented outfits and face shields that showcased faces. Some guests like Vaughan Gross, Pat … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”
Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign
As Nexus Recovery Center enters its 50th anniversary year of serving as a specialized substance use disorder treatment service for women, supporters have carved out a hefty goal to celebrate this milestone occasion. Called Nexus 50 for 50 Anniversary, it is a campaign to “raise at least 50 gifts of $50K each.” That's a whopping $2.5M. Campaign Co-chairs Jan Madigan … [Read more...] about Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign
January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
As the COVID-19 continues its onslaught and vaccinations are being distributed, so the North Texas nonprofits adjust and accommodate the ever-changing demands of scheduling for the best of supporters and efforts. Here is a slew of changes to mark on your calendar: Going Virtual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon on … [Read more...] about January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
In search of a perfect Mother’s Day gift? How about lunching with an Academy Award-winning actress? That’s what 2021 Genesis Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Fran Maddox and Megan Steinbach have lined up. On Friday, May 7, (aka the Friday before Mother’s Day), they’ve arranged to have Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker. While the 5’2” actress has been in the entertainment … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience
With the daily report of Tuesday's COVID-10 cases in Dallas County passing 3,500, the 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon team headed by Chair Melinda Knowles decided to join the rest of the spring North Texas fundraisers and go virtual. Not to worry, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas will still have a marvelous collection of fashions from Highland Park Village … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: 2021 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Transitions To A Virtual Experience