When the 2019 Fur Ball patrons gathered at Milan Design + Build's mansion on Thursday, September 12, they had more than fine food and beautiful surroundings. In addition to an award being presented to Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, there was news about the the SPCA of Texas' permanent leadership. Here's a report from the field: It was a night of champagne, cheers and celebration … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas’ Big News About New Leadership Was Sprung On 2019 Fur Ball Patrons
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
For the first time in ages, old Neiman Marcus standard bearers like Special Events VP Sandy Marple and Senior VP/Fashion Director Ken Downing would not be part of the annual Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at the NM Downtown store on Friday, September 13. Adding to the change factor was designer Carolina Herrera’s successor Wes Gordon, who was presenting his … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
American Heart Association DFW Executive Director Melissa Cameron Made The Recent Heart Walk Her Swan Song
For about 25 years Melissa Cameron’s been putting the “fun” in fundraising. In addition to volunteer positions as a board member for Big Thought, Family Place Partners and Launchability plus being a Cattle Baroness for many years, she joined the ranks of nonprofit professionals. As Melissa describes herself, “I’m just one of the many nonprofit behind-the-scenes, want-to-do … [Read more...] about American Heart Association DFW Executive Director Melissa Cameron Made The Recent Heart Walk Her Swan Song
The Talk Was Heartfelt At The Quarterly Meeting Of The Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Advisory Board
Attendees at the Tuesday, September 10 quarterly meeting of the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Advisory Board had some interesting art to look at before the luncheon began. As the likes of Tom Dunning, Ken Schnitzer, J. Marc Myers and Pierce Allman huddled outside the meeting room, a number of black-and-white medical drawings were on display. They were vivid, … [Read more...] about The Talk Was Heartfelt At The Quarterly Meeting Of The Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Advisory Board
JUST IN: Karen Froehlich Named SPCA President/CEO
A surprise announcement was made tonight at the 2019 Fur Ball patron party by SPCA of Texas Vice Chair Steve Atkinson that interim president/CEO Karen Froehlich had been named to the position permanently. According to the Steve, "Karen is a dedicated and passionate leader, and, over the past months, it has had become increasingly clear that she was the right person to lead … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Froehlich Named SPCA President/CEO
Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther
For nearly 40 years, Rodney Ginther had led Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. When he started, the nonprofit had eight retail stores and was placing 224 individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions annually. Its assets were $2.4M. This past year, Rod’s efforts have paid off to the tune of 18 retail stores with 1,522 individuals being placed in jobs and assets of … [Read more...] about Former NM Exec Tim Heis To Succeed Retiring Goodwill Industries Of Dallas CEO/President Rod Ginther
JUST IN: Carlton Oby Is Returning To West Dallas’ Mercy Street As Executive Director
When Trey Hill started Mercy Street in West Dallas, he had a dream. It was “to have someone from West Dallas be equipped to run the ministry.” After 16 years of dreaming, Trey’s hope will become a reality on Thursday, August 1, when West Dallas native Carlton Oby becomes the executive director of the program “to spark community restoration by engaging in mutually-transforming … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Carlton Oby Is Returning To West Dallas’ Mercy Street As Executive Director
JUST IN: KIPP DFW’s Dr. Michael Horne Named Parkland Foundation CEO/President
And the parade of CEO announcements keeps marching in. This time it’s from Parkland Foundation. Last September, Parkland CEO/President David Krause announced that he was retiring and the search got underway to find his replacement. They didn’t have to look far and wide. The person was local and pretty darn stellar. The new Parkland Foundation CEO/president will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KIPP DFW’s Dr. Michael Horne Named Parkland Foundation CEO/President
JUST IN: Virginia and Algur H. Meadows’ Great-Nephew Peter M. Miller Named President/CEO Of The Meadows Foundation
Taking over the reins of leadership for The Meadows Foundation from retiring President/CEO Linda Perryman Evan will be the late Virginia and Algur H. Meadows’ great-nephew Peter M. Miller. According to Linda, “The board agrees that Peter’s leadership and experience make him the right person to lead the Foundation. It is not an easy job, but it is the most rewarding and I … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Virginia and Algur H. Meadows’ Great-Nephew Peter M. Miller Named President/CEO Of The Meadows Foundation
JUST IN: Hope Cottage’s Leslie Clay Is Now Warren Center’s VP Of Development
First word arrived that Hope Cottage Chief Development Officer Leslie Clay had left the building. No hard feelings at all, though. As Hope Cottage CEO Brooks Quinlan put it, “In case you haven't heard, Leslie is unfortunately no longer with Hope Cottage. She has taken advantage of a great career opportunity with another local non-profit. She provided an amazing service to Hope … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hope Cottage’s Leslie Clay Is Now Warren Center’s VP Of Development
JUST IN: Robert Catalani Starts His First Day Of Work As Operation Kindness’ Permanent CEO
Back in 1976 there were a lot of celebrations and changes going on. The USA was celebrating its 200-year birthday with tall ships sailing by the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. In Garland there was a group of folks taking over a storefront but not to sell goods. They were setting up an organization for the welfare of animals. They decided to call it Operation … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Robert Catalani Starts His First Day Of Work As Operation Kindness’ Permanent CEO