On this final day of November comes news of a retirement that wasn’t seen coming. Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin has just announced that he will retire in March. Since joining CFT as its leader in 2017, Dave has grown “the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation” during one of the most trying times in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
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JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
And the good news keeps rolling in for area non-profits. This time it’s Bank of America North Texas’ Dallas President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth President Mike Pavell spreading the joy to the tune of $900K with a focus on community needs such as "affordable housing, community revitalization, small business and the arts." According to Jennifer, “Dallas non-profits … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Spreads Holiday Cheer With $900K For 20 North Texas Non-Profits
TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
It’s not every day that you get two announcements from two non-profits about changes in personnel, but today was such a day. Within one minute this morning, TACA Board Chair Michael Meadows and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra each sent word heralding TACA President/Executive Director Terry Loftis’ change of professional scenery. Michael reported that after heading up the arts … [Read more...] about TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
JUST IN: Karen Raehpour Named Shakespeare Dallas Executive Director Joining Raphael Parry As Artistic Director
It was back in 1972 that Bob Glenn’s love of Shakespeare prompted him to “perform a free, one-man version of ‘Hamlet’ at Dallas’ Fair Park.” The result was the launch of the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas that over the past 50 years became known simply as Shakespeare Dallas. While Bob passed away in 2018, Shakespeare Dallas celebrated its 50th anniversary with a performance … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Raehpour Named Shakespeare Dallas Executive Director Joining Raphael Parry As Artistic Director
JUST IN: Four New Members Join The 41-Year-Old Sweetheart Ball Committee
2023 Sweetheart Ball Chair Amy Prestidge has just announced the new members of the organization that raises funds for UT Southwestern Medical Center. The new members include Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, Diane Byrd, Claire Emanuelson and Lori Jones. Since being established in 1981 by Laura Bayoud Hunt, the Sweetheart Ball’s one-night, black-tie gala has provided … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Four New Members Join The 41-Year-Old Sweetheart Ball Committee
JUST IN: Six New Cattle Baronesses Announced
With the 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball celebrating the fundraiser’s 50th anniversary, Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham are working out all the details to make it a memory-maker to haul in funds for North Texas cancer research and treatments. One of their first announcements is revealing the newest members of the 100 committee. Drum roll... and, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Six New Cattle Baronesses Announced
JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
As they say, “When it rains, it pours!” And generosity is continuing to pour at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Less than two weeks ago, Annie and her professional golf whiz Jordan Spieth provided a $500,000 donation for Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. It was just announced that a donation of $1M was made “to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
Nexus Recovery Center Board Adds Five New Members
Nexus Recovery Center Board President Sharon King has announced five new board members to support the non-profit’s mission to “create a safe space for its clients and serve as a link to sobriety, independence and dignity for women and their families.” The new members are Kathryn Brand, Rani C. Garcia, Nickoria Johnson, Tyler Riddell and Rachel C. … [Read more...] about Nexus Recovery Center Board Adds Five New Members
JUST IN: 2022 Obelisk Awardees Details Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraiser
2022 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Chair Pamela Zeigler-Petty has just announced the individuals and organizations that will be honored at the Business Council for the Arts fundraiser on Tuesday, November 15, at The Fairmont Dallas. The recipients include: Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Harry Robinson nominated by James Earl Estes of YourControllerPlus Visionary … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Obelisk Awardees Details Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraiser
BofA Event Briefed Non-Profits On How To Navigate In The Post-Pandemic Economy
It isn't every day that representatives from more than 120 non-profits come together in one room in North Texas. But it's also not every day that Bank of America puts on a special luncheon to share advice with Dallas-Fort Worth charities about today's economy. That's just what happened, though, on Wednesday, September 7, when BofA's Managing Director/Dallas … [Read more...] about BofA Event Briefed Non-Profits On How To Navigate In The Post-Pandemic Economy
Southwestern Medical Foundation Has Jere Thompson Jr. As Its New Chair And Six New Trustees
Southwestern Medical Foundation President/CEO Kathleen Gibson has just reported that the Foundation has a new chair plus six new trustees. Succeeding James Huffines, who has chaired the board since 2019, is Jere Thompson Jr. According to James, “It has been a distinct privilege and an honor to serve as Chairman of the Foundation for the past three years. Jere has … [Read more...] about Southwestern Medical Foundation Has Jere Thompson Jr. As Its New Chair And Six New Trustees