If the Olympics organizers are ever shopping for a special events expert, SMU VP of Development and External Affairs Brad Cheves should be their go-to-man. For Friday’s announcement of the wallet-busting, $1.5B "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" campaign, he and his team managed to pull off a mega launch utilizing the university's iconic Dallas Hall as the backdrop for … [Read more...] about SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
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JUST IN: SMU Launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign Yet With A Goal Of $1.5B
With the SMU Mustang Band, cheer squad and Peruna standing by to celebrate, Southern Methodist University officials just kicked off the public phase of an ambitious, $1.5 billion fundraising campaign in front of the school's iconic Dallas Hall. "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" is the third and largest fundraising campaign under President R. Gerald Turner, who said … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU Launches Biggest Fundraising Campaign Yet With A Goal Of $1.5B
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
According to Our Friends Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, “Surviving on the street is not a life skill young women should have to learn. “Our Friends Place empowers an underserved population in Dallas of single young women who experience abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness to excel, grow, and flourish. These unique strength-based and solution focused … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Our Friends Place
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
According to Denton Animal Support Foundation Executive Director Kiara Hunter, “Denton Animal Support Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary this year - and what a year it's been! “Denton Animal Support Foundation (DASF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save more Denton area animals. We accomplish this by focusing on four major components, the City of … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Animal Support Foundation
Junior League Of Collin County To Sell-ebrate 25 Years Of ‘Neath The Wreath Holiday Gift Market At New Venue
To celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Junior League of Collin County’s (JLCC) ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market is heading to a new venue — the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel And Convention Center (also known to the locals as Watters Creek Convention Center). For four days (Thursday, November 11, thru Sunday, November 14), the ladies of the League are preparing for 13,000 … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Collin County To Sell-ebrate 25 Years Of ‘Neath The Wreath Holiday Gift Market At New Venue
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
According Camp Summit Marketing and Public Relations Manager Abbey Cumnock, “By participating in North Texas Giving Day since it began, in 2009, Camp Summit has raised over $230,000 for kids and adults with special needs. This generous support has made it possible for an additional 536 individuals to enjoy a unique week of camp, at our barrier-free campground. “'We’ve … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
According Don’t Forget To Feed Me Operations Manager Maria Koegl, “Don’t Forget to Feed Me envisions a community in which all pet owners can feed their pets. “The American Pet Products Association reports that 67% of American households own a pet. According to Feeding America, one in seven Texans struggle with hunger. Tarrant County’s food insecurity is 18.1%, which is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Don’t Forget To Feed Me
Northwood Woman’s Club”s “Dine By Design” Is Moving On Up To Galleria Dallas With Public Viewings
After simply eons spent holding its annual Dine by Design with loads of beautifully decorated tables for members-only at Northwood Club, the Northwood Woman's Club is on the move. Club President Phyllis Farragut's really ramped up the event by relocating to Galleria Dallas with professional designers (Garden Gate Floral Design, Swoon, Gary Riggs Home and Marquee Event Rentals), … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club”s “Dine By Design” Is Moving On Up To Galleria Dallas With Public Viewings
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
According Friends of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Executive Director Dexter D. Evans, “With over 3,200 local nonprofits participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day event, it can be quite a challenge for our cause-minded friends in North Texas to decide where to allocate their investments to make the greatest impact. “The Friends … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Allies In Youth Development
According Allies in Youth Development Social Media Manager/Development Associate Frederick Tran, “In a recent visit this summer to an orphanage Allies in Youth Development serves in Ukraine, our volunteer team abroad provided a masterclass in hot dog making. Orphans are often left to fend for themselves once they age out of an orphanage at the age of sixteen so our mentoring … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Allies In Youth Development
RESCHEDULED: 2nd Annual Red Tie Gala’s Dance The Night Away
Reschedules aren’t all that bad. For instance, the Cancer Support Community North Texas (CSCNT) team just announced the rescheduling of its 2nd Annual Red Tie Gala’s Dance the Night Away. Instead of holding it on Friday, October 15, it will be held on Friday, April 29, at The Empire Room, with guests getting in the swing of things with professional dancers on hand. Actually, … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: 2nd Annual Red Tie Gala’s Dance The Night Away
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Tri-City Animal Shelter
According Friends of Tri-City Animal Shelter Executive Director Brandy Moriah Wicker, “Sometimes an animal’s story is obvious—like Diesel, the large puppy dropped off at the Tri-City Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in May with 19 individually-shot pellets lodged in his back legs. Some stories are less clear but still heartbreaking, such as Reeses, a cat needing a front … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of Tri-City Animal Shelter