With all the disturbing news about the COVID-19 damage for fundraising, some good news took place today. 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy joined TBK Bank Vice Chairman/CEO/PIO Aaron Graft in presenting Interfaith Family Services Development Director Jessica Rood with a check for $314,152. Originally the game plan had been to have a reception on the TBK Bank’s … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Check Record-Breaking Distribution Reminds Of Dallas Children’s Needs
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
COVID-19 has stepped up creativity nowadays. One example took place for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s check presentation to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. It started off with a Zoom meeting of the DSOL-ers presided by DSOL President Kim Brannon, who officially ended her tenure and virtually handed over the gavel to incoming DSOL President Anne … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
Junior Symphony Ball Whooped It Up For A Record-Breaking $370,000 For Dallas Symphony Orchestra
With all the hoopla emerging from the wait-in-line at the Texas Driver License offices, someone ought to draft Rachael Dedman and Yvette Ostolaza and her mom-squad to take over. On Saturday, February 1, they not only coordinated a fundraiser for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with more than 2,300 teens at Gilley’s, they covered all their bases and then some. It was simply … [Read more...] about Junior Symphony Ball Whooped It Up For A Record-Breaking $370,000 For Dallas Symphony Orchestra
A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
While it may seem ages away, fall fundraising is underway. Folks are queuing up sponsors, patron party locations and even new fundraising events. Created back in January 2013, the MSC Calendar’s sole purpose was to help get the word out and let others know that North Texas nonprofits are staking their territory for a certain date. The hope was to prevent fundraising … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Calendar Needs You
JUST IN: 2019 Tablescapes Check Presentation Of $261,382.73 Was A Record Breaker
Leave it to those Kappa Kappa Gamma alumanae to literally turn the tables on their own fundraising efforts. Tonight the 2019 Kappa Tablescapes Co-Chairs Anne McPherson, Kim Purnell and Stacey Walker did just that at Margaret Schouse’s home. They broke previous records by netting (that’s netting, not just raising) $261,382.73 for their two-day fundraising at the Dallas Country … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Tablescapes Check Presentation Of $261,382.73 Was A Record Breaker
Big Black Tie Ball Salutes Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Dallas’ Military Mentoring Program And Volunteers
North Texas fundraising on Saturday, November 9, at the Hilton Anatole had the black-tie set out to salute the efforts of adult volunteers, who have served as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. With a special nod to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas' Military Mentoring program, the Big Black Tie Ball hauled in more than $500K for the organization. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about Big Black Tie Ball Salutes Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Dallas’ Military Mentoring Program And Volunteers
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Presents $100,000 Check To UT Southwestern For A Burn Surgeon Fellowship
Tis the season of giving and Sons Of The Flag (SOTF) did just that late this morning. Known for its mission "to revolutionize burn care and quality of life for veterans, first responders and families," SOTF Founder/President/CEO Ryan "Birdman" Parrot was at UT Southwestern with his team including SOTF Development Director Sherry Whidby, SOTF Task Force Leader Justin Beamis and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Presents $100,000 Check To UT Southwestern For A Burn Surgeon Fellowship
JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Ponies Up $285,000 For Equest
Highland Park Village was buzzing this morning. Before the luxury shops opened, Equest Women's Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth and President Cara French, Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, Equest Director of Community Engagement Christine Volkmer, Equest Director of Development Sarah Bibelhausen, HPV Chief Marketing Officer Victoria Snee were hosted at Etro by Etro General Manager … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Ponies Up $285,000 For Equest
JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
2020 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had their first official gathering of their committee at Del Frisco's in Uptown today. Just to prove how hardy the baronesses are, their group photo was taken outside in 37-degree weather with the wind and traffic blowing by. But the highlight of the luncheon was the presentation by 2019 Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann And Lisa Shirley Present A Check For $3,940,843 For North Texas Cancer Research
First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence
Belo Mansion was the site of a heady experience on the morning of Saturday, October 5, for Genesis Women's Shelter and Support's third annual First Ladies' Bruncheon. Thanks to Event Chair Effie Dennison, Event Planning Co-Chairs Vickie Bates and Charlotte Berry and their committee of 50, the ballroom was filled with ladies wearing beautiful hats to salute the people and … [Read more...] about First Ladies’ Bruncheon Had Guests Tipping Their Hats To People And Organizations Fighting Domestic Violence
It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
It was a coming together of the ages on Monday, September 23, in the Butterfly Atrium of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. There were nine-year-old Bennett Williams with his mom Kirsa Williams on the front row. A couple of rows back was a bewhiskered Brad Collins. The Williamses and Brad were total strangers. For more than 42 years Brad had worked at the Freeman … [Read more...] about It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas