After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest
Change of plans
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is recovering from the initial slo-mo debut, some fundraisers are taking steps to edge out of the total virtual event world. One example is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and its Savor The Symphony. Savor Chair Sharon Ballew is “taking the precautions necessary so it will be a hybrid event to be held as both a live and virtual … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event
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
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
2020 MIA Zoo To Do’s Being Virtually Reimagined On January 28 Into “Wild Night In” At Your Place
The animals at the Dallas Zoo boo-hooed when they learned that there would be no 2020 Zoo To Do this past November. They really got a kick watching all those two-legged people grazing the grounds and partying to raise funds for the critters’ room and board. No matter how hard Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson and Executive VP/COO Sean Greene tried to explain the reason was … [Read more...] about 2020 MIA Zoo To Do’s Being Virtually Reimagined On January 28 Into “Wild Night In” At Your Place
13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually
Last year’s Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On! on Thursday, February 20, was one of the last in-person major fundraisers held before the world scrambled down the gopher hole thanks to COVID-19. Unfortunately with the scourge still in place, 2021 Soup’s On! Co-Chairs Becky and Larry Sykes have announced that the 13th annual fundraiser for The Stewpot will be a virtual experience … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Soup’s On! To Ladle Out A Chat Between Chef/Humanitarian José Andrés And Robert Wilonsky Virtually
NCJW Greater Dallas’ 108th Birthday Luncheon With Former CIA’s Tracy “Malibu Barbie” Walder Transitions To A Virtual Experience
To all the world Tracy Walder looks like the All-American girl, and she is… to a degree. Sure, the California blonde was a sorority gal (Delta Gamma to be specific) and was studying at the University of Southern California. But her predictable life course changed when she attended a job fair where she met a CIA recruiter. After graduating from USC with a degree in history, she … [Read more...] about NCJW Greater Dallas’ 108th Birthday Luncheon With Former CIA’s Tracy “Malibu Barbie” Walder Transitions To A Virtual Experience
JUST IN: Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life CEO Replacing Kim Robinson
It was back in February 2018 that Kim Robinson came on board as CEO of New Friends New Life (NFNL). Later that year, in August, Kim managed to bring Bianca Jackson on board as chief development officer. Bianca had previously been the Genesis Women’s Shelter’s go-getter director of development for seven years. This past August "Kim resigned from the organization," and Bianca … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life CEO Replacing Kim Robinson
Dallas Historical Society Re-Reschedules 39th Awards For Excellence To November
As COVID-19 started changing the fundraising world of North Texas last year, the Dallas Historical Society's 39th Awards for Excellence in Community Service celebration was changed from the usual November luncheon fundraiser at the Fairmont. Organizers decided to postpone the event to Thursday, February 18, and move it to an evening affair at the Hall of State in Fair … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Re-Reschedules 39th Awards For Excellence To November
JUST IN: DSOL’s 2021 Presentation Ball May Have Been Canceled But Will Bow Again In 2022
With the arrival of the new year comes news from all types. Unfortunately, the first is the cancellation of an event that raises a heck of a lot of money. Late last year Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Anne Ligon and DSOL’s 2021 Presentation Ball Chair Mari Epperson announced that the formal presentation ball at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 13, would be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: DSOL’s 2021 Presentation Ball May Have Been Canceled But Will Bow Again In 2022
JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO
Today is not only a new day in a new year, it’s also the first day of CitySquare’s change of leadership. Longtime leader/CEO Larry James has a new role as CEO Emeritus. Taking over the position of CitySquare’s CEO is COO/President John Siburt, who joined CitySquare in 2012. According to John, “I know that I have some mighty big shoes to fill, but Larry has been an incredible … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare CEO Larry James Transitions To CEO Emeritus With COO/President John Siburt Becoming CEO