With COVID-19 cases passing the 1,000 mark for the sixth day, North Texas nonprofits are adjusting upcoming fundraising events mindful of the social distancing restrictions. Unfortunately, a couple had to cancel their activities resulting in hits to their income. Here are today’s updates: Cancellations The Family Place’s Sneaker Soiree scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
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July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to grow in hospitals, changes are taking place in the North Texas fundraising world with many heading onto 2021. Every one of these changes has been a tough call, but all are being made for the safety of their supporters and staffs. Canceled Readers 2 Leaders' Lanes 2 Literacy scheduled for Thursday, October 1 Ability … [Read more...] about July 2 Update Of Cancellations, Going Virtual And Reschedules
Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
Leap Day had all types of nonprofits taking full advantage of the extra day. While a couple of Alzheimer’s fundraisers were taking place, the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at the Omni sort of put a crimp into the Art in Bloom patron party at Gigi Potter Salley’s and Roy Salley’s University digs. It seems that AinB Honorary Chair Amy Warren had to miss out on … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patrons Celebrated Leap Day With Royal Family Florist Shane Connolly
JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
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
June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
While many have returned to work and others have headed to cooler areas to get away from the summer heat, the North Texas nonprofits are still grouping to salvage the spring losses of fundraising activities. Some have locked down future dates; others are still trying to find the right date and location. Here’s today’s rundown of developments: Rescheduled Dallas … [Read more...] about June 9 Update Of Reschedules And Postponements
Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
Since the Kappa Kappa Gammas Dallas Alumnae launched their annual Tablescapes fundraiser 25 years ago, a constant has been the support and involvement by The Garden Gate’s Maria and Junior Villanueva. Each year their presentation dazzled guests, committee members, featured speakers and even other designers. Following Maria's death in January following years of battling … [Read more...] about Thanks To Exceeding 2019 Tablescapes Goals, Kappa Kappa Gammas Honor The Memory Of Maria Villanueva
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced Was A Surprise Delivery
Since this year is demanding creative types to go into overdrive, the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball committee has been burning up their brain cells to raise funds for Dallas County children. One of the challenges was how to announce the theme for the black-tie ball on Saturday, December 5, at the Hilton Anatole. Traditionally revealed at a private home in the spring, those plans … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Announced Was A Surprise Delivery
We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was postponed from Saturday, May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), due to COVID-19. The new date for our Gala, Auction … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
According to My Possibilities Executive Director Michael Thomas, My Possibilities’ mission is to courageously and relentlessly pursue the full, untapped possibilities of our Hugely Important People, HIPsters, making every day count. Our special events help us raise the necessary funds to provide educational and vocational programming for our HIPsters. When COVID-19 put … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules
Despite today's announcement of 14 deaths in Dallas County resulting from COVID-19, the organizations are soldiering on to raise funds for very needy and necessary nonprofit programs. Here is today's update of cancellations and reschedules: Canceled American Heart Association of Dallas’ 2020 Côtes du Coeur Auction Preview Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21 … [Read more...] about May 19 Update Of Cancellations And Reschedules