Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Change Is In The Wind
JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon taking place just two weeks ago and its mega-fundraising Partner’s Card program kicking off this Friday, word has just arrived about a change in leadership at one of the area's top non-profits helping domestic violence victims. According to a statement provided by The Family Place, "Mimi Sterling is stepping back and has resigned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Winter hasn't arrived and already plans are locked down for spring 2024. While the theme and other details are still being finalized, word had galloped in that Equest's 43rd annual gala — aka the Blue Ribbon Gala — will take place on Saturday, April 27. But before you envision returning to Equest's home base at Texas Horse Park, whoa! Instead of heading south, the gals and … [Read more...] about Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Take a Chill Pill As Saturday Morning’s Temperatures Head South Into The 50’s
The definition of a coffee break is “a short mid-morning rest period granted to employees in business and industry.” So, Saturday is going to be a “temperature break” for North Texas folks from the sizzling times of the 2023 summer. Okay, so it's gonna be nothing compared to the frigid days starting on Monday, January 30. Still it may be an appetizer of the main course to … [Read more...] about Take a Chill Pill As Saturday Morning’s Temperatures Head South Into The 50’s
The Summer Of Yellow Lawns, Falling Limbs And Skyrocketing Water Bills Is Nearing An End
Boy, do weather guessers have good news for the future. As the summer of yellow lawns and falling branches has been the subject on news media and cocktail conversations, the predictions are forecasting that the end is in sight. If you’ll just bear with your vegetation and soaring electrical bills a little longer, the predictions are that after the first couple of days in … [Read more...] about The Summer Of Yellow Lawns, Falling Limbs And Skyrocketing Water Bills Is Nearing An End
CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
For 20 years, CitySquare and the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) have worked to help DFW youngsters (16-24 years old) make the challenging transition from foster care to self-sufficient adulthood. TRAC has helped nearly 1,200 youth per year to achieve a living wage, have access to safe stable affordable housing and receive trauma-informed support. But like its … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
There seem to be a lot of retirement parties taking place following the 2020 pandemic. The latest farewell-to-arms is Wilkinson Center's Executive Director Anne Reeder, who will officially retire on Sunday, December 31. It was back in 2011 that Anne came on board as the interim executive, but within months "interim" was removed and Anne has never looked back. During her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
Texas Women’s Foundation has a slate of new officers as well as new board members who will take over Saturday, July 1. Newly appointed board chair is Carrie Freeman Parson, who succeeds Hilda Galvan, who will transition to the role of past chair on the executive committee. According to Carrie, “Hilda has demonstrated steadfast leadership these past two years, and we are … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
After a “six-month robust national search that encompassed more than 286 candidates,” Communities Foundation of Texas has selected a new president/CEO. Succeeding retired President/CEO Dave Scullin will be American Cancer Society senior executive Wayne White. According to CFT Board of Trustees Chair/Chair of the CEO Search Committee Richie Butler, “Wayne brings a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
JUST IN: CitySquare’s CEO-To-Be Annam Manthiram Is Announced After A Seven-Month Search
After a seven-month search made throughout the country, CitySquare Chair of the Board Lewis Weinger announced that the organization’s new CEO for Dallas has been found in a neighboring state. Officially taking over the helm of CitySquare will be Annam Manthriam, who has been the CEO of HopeWorks New Mexico, “one of the largest non-profit homeless service providers in New … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare’s CEO-To-Be Annam Manthiram Is Announced After A Seven-Month Search
Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
The Dallas Historical Society is changing things up a bit for its fundraiser luncheon. It will be returning to the Fairmont on Friday, November 17 (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), but it will have a new moniker. Instead of the “Awards For Excellence in Community Service,” it will be “Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence.” But the purpose will remain the same — to … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same