The ladies are definitely moving up in the North Texas world of fundraising. For the past seven years, Dena Jackson has been serving as senior VP of grants and research for Texas Women’s Foundation, formerly known to the world as the Dallas Women’s Foundation. During that time she has been “directing the organization’s research, advocacy and grantmaking. Jackson’s leadership in … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Senior VP Of Grants Dena Jackson Promoted To COO
Changes in personnel
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Amy Norton Promoted To Senior Director Of Development
In overcoming the loss of Genesis Women's Shelter's Development Director Bianca Jackson, who moved to New Friends New Life, Genesis Women's CEO Jan Langbein looked within for a new development mastermind. What do you know? She found it in Genesis Special Event Director Amy Norton!A graduate of Texas A&M University with a focus on human resource development and … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Amy Norton Promoted To Senior Director Of Development
Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder
After serving as executive director of Momentous Institute for six years, Michelle Kinder is stepping down at the end of the month. Replacing her on Friday, March 1, will be Development and Strategic Partnership Director Jessica Trudeau, who joined the Institute less than four years ago.Prior to joining the Institute, Jessica was executive director of Family … [Read more...] about Jessica Trudeau To Head Up Momentous Institute Replacing Michelle Kinder
Mary Anne Alhadeff To Retire Next Year As KERA President And CEO
Mary Anne Alhadeff, who's been president and CEO of the not-for-profit KERA media organization for 14 years, says she'll retire at the end of 2019. KERA will conduct a national search for her successor beginning next year.Alhadeff "has elevated KERA's programming and service to connect with more people, more effectively than ever before," Jennifer Altabef, chair of KERA's … [Read more...] about Mary Anne Alhadeff To Retire Next Year As KERA President And CEO
JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
Gee, she hardly unpacked her theatrical bags and Joanie Schultz announced her departure from WaterTower Theatre.According to WaterTower Theatre Board President Grace Daniels, "I joined the board around the same time that Joanie was hired and was able to witness the impact of her artistic vision. It was during these seasons the theatre was able to engage with existing and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
Talk about six degrees of separation in North Texas nonprofit corner offices, and Molly Bogen is the common thread. Where to start? At the beginning, of course!When Molly retired as CEO of The Senior Source after more than 40 years, Cortney Nicolato took over the reins of the operation back in January 2016. But it seems that Cortney’s stay turned out to be a bit shorter … [Read more...] about Molly Bogen Is The Kevin Bacon Of Six Degrees Of Separation For Nonprofit Executive Changes
JUST IN: Parkland Foundation CEO David Krause To Retire Next Year
David E. Krause, who's led the Dallas-based Parkland Foundation since 2005, says he'll retire as the foundation's president and CEO in the fall of 2019.In announcing his decision, the longtime philanthropy executive and Dallas native said, "My work on behalf of Parkland Health & Hospital System has been the most meaningful of my career. ... It has been a great … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Parkland Foundation CEO David Krause To Retire Next Year
JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
It seemed just like yesterday that Dallas Opera CEO Keith Cerny dropped the bomb that he was turning in his resignation and heading up north to the Calgary Opera to replace the organization's retiring CEO Bob McPhee. That was eight months ago. Well, leave it to Keith to drop another surprise package telling the Calgary Opera that he was resigning because the back-and-forth to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life’s Chief Development Officer
Since the beginning of the year, New Friends New Life has seen some changes in its leadership. Kim Robinson came on board as CEO in March. Then Jessica Brazeal was “recently promoted to chief programs officer." Now word comes that Bianca Jackson has moved her email address from Genesis Women’s Shelter, where she was senior director of fund and community development for seven … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life’s Chief Development Officer
JUST IN: Nicole Gann Succeeds Sabrina Porter As President/CEO Of Juliette Fowler Communities
Juliette Fowler Communities has had a changing of the guards, so to speak. Sabrina Porter, who has been the president/CEO has taken a position with Christian Care Centers. Succeeding her is Nicole Gann, who has “served as both Chief Financial Officer and most recently Chief Operating Officer at Juliette Fowler Communities for six years prior to her new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nicole Gann Succeeds Sabrina Porter As President/CEO Of Juliette Fowler Communities
Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight