It was months ago when the Dallas Museum of Art League's Art in Bloom on Monday, March 2, was a flourishing event just days before the COVID-19 shut down most fundraising activities. Held in the DMA, more than 300 guests like Jan Grant, Peggy Shuman, Eleanor Casey, Monica Cooley, Erin Taylor, Emily Maduro, Beverly Freeman, Tara Freeman, Susan Fisk, Sandy Secor, Barbara Harris, … [Read more...] about 2020 Art In Bloom Was “A Royal Affair” With British Floral Designer Shane Connolly On Stage
Education
Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy
According to Readers 2 Leaders President and CEO Norma Nelson, Readers 2 Leaders looks forward to its annual fundraising event, Lanes 2 Literacy, each year. An evening usually spent among literacy advocates and bowling pins, the event provides a key point of connection and opportunity between Readers 2 Leaders and our generous supporters. We first rescheduled the event from … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy
New Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Leadership Announced
Ka Cotter announced that after two years of chairing the Center for BrainHealth Advisory Board, she’ll be turning over the reins of leadership to Roger Gault on Tuesday, September 1. Another change of the Board’s leadership is David Jacobs’ taking over the vice chair position that has been held by Eric Bennett. According to Roger, “I am honored and proud to serve the Center … [Read more...] about New Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Leadership Announced
Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
Who knew Kelcy Warren was such a cut-up? The roughly 600 people who attended the 22nd Annual Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, February 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, for starters. Warren, one of three 2020 Laureates inducted into the Hall of Fame that night along with Melissa Reiff and John Scovell, warned the crowd that his … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement Of Dallas Business Hall of Fame Dinner Stars Warren, Reiff And Scovell
June 22 Update Of Reschedules
It’s starting to appear that 2021 is going to be a very busy one for North Texas nonprofits. Some organizations are up and moving their 2020 fundraisers to next year. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t use a little love and funding now. Here’s today’s rundown: Reschedules Momentous Institute’s Heart of Gold Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at Omni … [Read more...] about June 22 Update Of Reschedules
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers
If ever North Texas needed a little music, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is going to provide it. The staff has been busy charging ahead with plans for the fall and winter with some big fundraising events. And they’ve even tweaked them to be social-distancing-friendly. First on the calendar will be the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Saturday, September 12, at … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers
Texas Women’s Foundation Report: Women Lagging In Key Indicators Of Economic Stability
While women make up half the Texas population and play a significant role in the state's workforce, they continue to lag and face challenges when it comes to key indicators of economic security. That's the conclusion, at least, of a new report called "Economic Issues for Women in Texas 2020." The report was produced by the Texas Women's Foundation and based on research … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Report: Women Lagging In Key Indicators Of Economic Stability
We’ve Rescheduled! – Rainbow Days’ 23rd Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon
According to Rainbow Days CEO Tiffany Beaudine, This spring, Rainbow Days made the difficult decision to cancel the 23rd Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, which would have been celebrated on Friday, April 17, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Through this challenging time, we have been incredibly grateful to be able to count on the support of our generous sponsors and supporters, … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Rainbow Days’ 23rd Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas
Talk about musical chairs for North Texas nonprofit leaders. But in this case there are enough chairs, so everyone is a winner! Where to start? At the beginning, of course. It seems that Jubilee Park and Community Center CEO/President Ben Leal, who has been with this amazing program for a decade, is leaving to head up Lydia and Bill Addy’s foundation. It was just three years … [Read more...] about Leadership Changes Are Seamlessly Taking Place at Jubilee Park And After-School All-Stars North Texas
JUST IN: 2020 Moody Scholars Recognized In Parking Lot Presentations At James Madison And Lincoln High Schools
Parking lots are becoming the special places of interest nowadays thanks to the world created by COVID-19. For instance, the parking lots of James Madison High School and Lincoln High School were the scenes of a presentation of laptops to the 15 students, who were named Moody Scholars as part of the Moody Foundation's Moody Scholars program. According to Moody Foundation … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Moody Scholars Recognized In Parking Lot Presentations At James Madison And Lincoln High Schools
New SMU Trustees Announced Plus Gene Jones Being Named Trustee Emerita
With graduations taking place in stadiums and celebrated with neighborhood parades, SMU has just announced the newest members of its Board of Trustees, who will serve four-year terms. They include the following: Jennifer Burr Altabef ’78, J.D. ’81, civic and philanthropic leader, Dallas Tom Burish, provost of the University of Notre Dame, Granger, Indiana Martin … [Read more...] about New SMU Trustees Announced Plus Gene Jones Being Named Trustee Emerita