2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix have provided more details for the fashion presentations on Thursday, September 8, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark. With the Dolce and Gabbana fashions being presented, the ladies have described it this way: "In the spirit of exclusive European fashion events, the Fashion Show will offer two … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Timing Of 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Featuring Dolce And Gabbana Revealed
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Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
Hold your horses! Equest’s Blue Ribbon Ball tickets have gone on sale. Co-Chairs and equine-loving folks (Carol and Bill Huckin, Finley and Eric Konrade and Elsa Norwood) along with Honorary Co—Chairs Leslie and Hawkins Golden have not only just opened the gate for ticket purchases, but they’ve added more. It seems that on Saturday, June 4, in the Al Hill Jr. … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Are Doing Some Name-Dropping With Tickets Now On Sale
JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
After February’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina K. Hanger was retiring, a search was undertaken by the board for her successor. That search kept coming back to the organization’s own staff, resulting in today’s announcement that Dallas Afterschool VP of Program Services Marjorie Murat will assume the role of CEO on Sunday, May 1. Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Afterschool VP Of Program Services Marjorie Murat Named Agency’s CEO
UPDATE: The Salvation Army Of North Texas Just Announced Plans For Spring Fundraisers
While most area non-profits roll out news about their fundraising projects months in advance to gin up sponsorships and enthusiasm about ticket sales, The Salvation Army of North Texas evidently decided to try a different tactic. They waited until weeks before to provide details and links to sponsorships and tickets. It was last November when the Army announced that its … [Read more...] about UPDATE: The Salvation Army Of North Texas Just Announced Plans For Spring Fundraisers
Change Of Plans Alert: NCJW 109th Birthday Luncheon
Even the surge in COVID cases is not going to stop the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Dallas (NCJW Dallas) from holding its 109th Birthday Luncheon. It's still taking place on Friday, January 21, with best-selling author and war photojournalist Deborah Copaken as the featured speaker. If you have heard about Harvard graduate Deborah, then you know her bio … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: NCJW 109th Birthday Luncheon
UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled
With the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving looking as busy as the State Fair's Midway, a couple of November fundraisers are shifting their plans to better dates on the calendar. Ironically, both evening, in-person events were originally scheduled for Thursday, November 4. March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at VenueForty|50 has … [Read more...] about UPDATE October 15: Rescheduled
UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
Just to play it safe, some fundraisers are hedging their bets by rescheduling their events. It’s not that they are worn out from all that North Texas Giving Day record-breaking fundraising. There are a couple of reasons. First, they want to make doubly sure for their guests’ health concerns. Second, with some folks being a bit skittish about attending get-togethers, organizers … [Read more...] about UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed The Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
Just around 9 p.m., the 2021 North Texas Giving Day campaign passed last year’s goal of $58M+ and was heading to hit new heights despite claims that North Texans were worn out after 21 months of pandemic fundraising. Oh, those silly naysayers! Little did they know that with the finish line in sight, it was going to be a rush to break records big time. And that’s exactly … [Read more...] about 2021 North Texas Giving Day Crossed The Fundraising Finish Line Busting All Previous Records
UPDATE: 2021 North Texas Giving Day Just Passed The $48M Mark
With a little more than six hours to go, 2021 North Texas Giving Day just whipped past the $48.6M point. Now, the nail biting is underway as North Texas non-profits and the Communities Foundation of Texas team sprint to the midnight finish line. It's better than reality TV. Will they make it past 2020's $58M goal? If they do, will they squeak by or will they stampede ahead? … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2021 North Texas Giving Day Just Passed The $48M Mark
North Texas Giving Day Update: $34M Donated and 11,800+ Volunteers Pledged
Just six hours into 2021 North Texas Giving Day and emailboxes are filling up with reminders that the big fundraising day has arrived. And folks are responding with moolah and volunteer hours. The latest report is that more than $34M has been donated and 11,800+ volunteers have signed up. According to the MySweetCharity abacus, that translates into $5M+ and nearly 2,000 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Update: $34M Donated and 11,800+ Volunteers Pledged
Change Of Plans Alert!: Goldie Hawn’s Gonna Be Right At Home On 2021 Chick Lit’s Big Screen
When it comes to screens, Goldie Hawn is a pro. From her giggling and dancing days on "Laugh-In" to her bringing smiles via movie films like “Seems Like Old Times,” “Overboard” and “The First Wives Club,” she simply sparkles. That’s why news of her having to transition from an in-person appearance to an on-screen attendance for the 2021 Chick Lit Luncheon won’t take the wind … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: Goldie Hawn’s Gonna Be Right At Home On 2021 Chick Lit’s Big Screen