As adorable as cover boy George Clooney is, he’s just too young to star in an upcoming video. Limited to Dallas and Collin County folks 60 years and older starring in The Senior Source’s Diamond Dance-Off videos, entries are now being accepted until Tuesday, April 20. Alas, poor George doesn’t turn 60 until Thursday, May 6. But there’s still hope for George. There are … [Read more...] about George Clooney May Have To Sit Out The Senior Source Diamond Dance-Off, But Clay Jenkins Has Signed On As A Backup Dancer
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How To “Stimulate” Your Favorite Nonprofit
If you’ve received or are about to receive your stimulus check, why not put it to good use? Sure, you could tuck it away under your Tempur-breeze, sign up for SMU’s Fast Track MBA program for one term or make down payment on a Louboutin red sole pump clutch bag, but what about stimulating your favorite nonprofits? After what they've been through this past year, they could use a … [Read more...] about How To “Stimulate” Your Favorite Nonprofit
JUST IN: Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2021 Obelisk Awards
2021 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced details about nominations for the annual Business Council for the Arts (BCA) virtual fundraiser on Wednesday, November 17. Nominations are now being accepted for the following seven categories: Business Champion for the Arts, Arts Education, Distinguished Cultural Organization, Arts … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2021 Obelisk Awards
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
Despite COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri, 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers isn’t letting anything hold her back from raising the $5,391,091 for the 2021 CCB beneficiaries (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House of Texas Inc. … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
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
JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
In search of a perfect Mother’s Day gift? How about lunching with an Academy Award-winning actress? That’s what 2021 Genesis Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Fran Maddox and Megan Steinbach have lined up. On Friday, May 7, (aka the Friday before Mother’s Day), they’ve arranged to have Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker. While the 5’2” actress has been in the entertainment … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Octavia Spencer To Keynote 2021 Virtual Genesis Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Rearranges Arrangements For Women’s Council Of The Arboretum Fundraiser
There have been some pretty amazing changes in North Texas fundraising activities thanks to COVID-19. One 2020 fundraiser that had to be canceled was the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Mad Hatter’s Tea. Moving ahead, 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Jolie Humphrey and Women’s Council President Kay Weeks decided to make some major changes to the event that in recent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Mad Hatter’s Tea Rearranges Arrangements For Women’s Council Of The Arboretum Fundraiser
November 11 Update: Cancellation And Reschedule
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the few remaining events scheduled for 2020 are pretty much virtual, canceled or heading for better days in 2021. But those few that will be held in the weeks to come are surging with enthusiasm to prevent “fundraising fatigue.” If you can get online, consider a virtual experience and learn of the needs by various North Texas … [Read more...] about November 11 Update: Cancellation And Reschedule
Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
While some folks might be boo-hooing that A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon is going to be virtual on Tuesday, November 17, they need to dry up those tears and cheer. One reason is Southern lifestyle author/interior designer James Farmer will be presenting from his home in Farmdale, Georgia. And if you have heard about James and wondered what’s made him … [Read more...] about Authors James Farmer And Lisa Fine Share Video Plans For Their Presentations At A Writer’s Garden
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics
In the 2020 Celebrating Women’s final video presentation before the virtual Dr. Oz conversation with Dr. Lucy Wallace next Wednesday, CW Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum wanted to emphasize how the annual Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation fundraiser supports the women of Dallas’ underserved communities. Thanks to Baylor Scott And White Community … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics