There's a reason why dessert is served at the end of a meal. Or, why a mint is placed on the pillow before going to sleep. It's to finish off the moment on a sweet note. Alas, such was not the case at a non-profit's otherwise stellar fundraising luncheon at the Hilton Anatole today. As the event finished up just a minute or two past one, guests headed to their cars. Some … [Read more...] about We Regret: Fundraiser’s Anatole Guests Paid Dearly With Time And $$ For “Complimentary Self-Parking”
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MySweetOpportunity Series Is Done But The MySweetWishList Series Plans Are Early Bird Announced
The MySweetCharity team is in recovery mode since the MySweetOpportunity series submissions have been as overwhelming as ticket requests for a Taylor Swift free-for-all concert. (Seriously, there’s no such concert.) But back to the land of reality. Regretfully, we weren’t able to accommodate all the opps submitted in recent days. As a result, the MySweetCharity team is … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity Series Is Done But The MySweetWishList Series Plans Are Early Bird Announced
Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
After little Valley View in Cooke County got slammed this past Saturday, residents throughout North Texas’ major communities were sent scrambling for cover before dawn Tuesday. By the time folks emerged to see the aftermath, they discovered roads covered with debris, flooded streets, age-old trees toppled, houses damaged and downed power lines resulting in 600,000 without … [Read more...] about North Texans Wake Up To 2024 Post-Memorial Day Ravaging Winds, Flooding And Lights Out For 600K
JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
It was at the recent Mad Hatter's Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked whether she was staying in Dallas. No, there had been no rumors about her heading elsewhere, but it seemed only logical. After all, having established a remarkable reputation for heading up the DSO since her arrival in 2018, it seemed natural that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do! Non-Luncheon
After years of surviving tornado weather and a pandemic, Wilkinson Center is transitioning away from its longtime Can Do! Luncheon that has honored Carolyn and David Miller, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School, Kathy and Larry Helm, Junior League of Dallas, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dr. Joyce Pickering, ORIX Foundation, Kaden Newton, Ashlee and … [Read more...] about Change-Of-Plans Alert: Wilkinson Center’s Annual Can Do! Luncheon Replaced By No Can Do! Non-Luncheon
MSC Calendar Is Back In Dating Mode After Something Called DMARC Tripped Up Submissions
Here’s the situation: MySweetCharity was concerned that the 2024 spring fundraising season was looking rather slack. It really hit home when died-in-the-wool events weren’t appearing on the MSC Calendar. In reaching out to some of the Calendar listing vets to say their events were MIA, they swore they had provided the info. Seriously, they were way too professional and … [Read more...] about MSC Calendar Is Back In Dating Mode After Something Called DMARC Tripped Up Submissions
The 2023 Passings Of People Who Made A Difference For Good
UPDATE (December 31, 2023): Unfortunately, the very last day of the year ended with the passing of another person who strove to make a difference for good — Eddie Bernice Johnson. Before turning the calendar to a whole new year of hope and goals, area non-profits have suffered mighty losses this past year losing people whose selfless contributions provided support by their … [Read more...] about The 2023 Passings Of People Who Made A Difference For Good
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
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”
The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Thursday, 15 animals were killed on purpose in Dallas. Ten of them were dogs. Sorry for the brutal opening, but that is the ugly reality facing Dallas Animal Services as it has reached the “Critical Overflow” stage, with 344 dogs and only 300 kennels. As bad as that sounds, it could be worse if not for the success of various foster programs and adoption events. It was … [Read more...] about The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk
Due to the horrific tragedy in Allen, the people in the surrounding communities are providing support and respect for the physical and emotional toll being born by the locals. One example is the Children’s Health fundraiser “Bash On The Boardwalk” in Plano scheduled for Wednesday night. In a statement provided by the event’s fundraisers, they explained, “We are … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk