It’s just never too early to start getting those creative juices churning when it comes to raising money. That’s why 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and 2022 CCB Charity Selection Chair Suzy Gekiere have already set into motion plans for Dallas County children’s non-profits to prepare for the annual selection process. To start with, the charities that will be … [Read more...] about Plans Announced For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection
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JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Plans Announced
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers and her Charity Selection Chair Suzy Gekiere are looking forward to next year and have just announced the beneficiary selection plans. Starting Tuesday, September 1, applications will be available online or by calling 214.526.5868, Ext. 18. The applications must be received via mail or hand delivery by noon on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiary Selection Plans Announced
Get Up And Get Doing: 2020 North Texas Giving Day Orientation
Talk about juggling cacti! While many North Texans have been sheltered in place and/or out of work, Communities Foundation of Texas’ Chief North Texas Giving Day Officer Susan Swan Smith has been scrambling. After pulling together North Texas Giving Tuesday that provided more than $20.7M for needy nonprofits struggling to overcome the damage created by COVID-19, Susan and her … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: 2020 North Texas Giving Day Orientation
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 : Selection Plans Announced For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
If you’re a Dallas County children’s nonprofit, you’ll want to mark down this date — Thursday, September 5. At 9 a.m., the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball will hold a “brief prospective application orientation” at Communities Foundation of Texas. And while no one is going to score points for attending, those in attendance will get a better understanding of the process … [Read more...] about JUST IN : Selection Plans Announced For 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Jessica Nowitzki and her husband former NBA Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki just think he’s retired from the limelight. Instead they will be a part of one of the country’s biggest fundraising programs — Communities Foundation of Texas’ 2019 North Texas Giving Day. Jessica and Dirk will serve as the honorary co-chairs of the 18-hour marathon fundraiser benefiting thousands of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Be 2019 North Texas Giving Day Honorary Co-Chairs
Dates And Locations For 2019 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Events Announced
While the Easter bunny is finishing up his/her hunt-and-find goodies for Sunday, the Communities Foundation of Texas team is getting ready to line up beneficiaries for the 2019 North Texas Giving Day. Sure, the legendary fundraising day isn’t until September (Thursday, September 19, to be exact), but they’ve scheduled area kick-off events to help fingers-crossed beneficiaries … [Read more...] about Dates And Locations For 2019 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Events Announced
JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
The first of the five North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off get togethers just took place at Collin College’s Conference Center in McKinney. And, boy, do they know how to kick things off! In addition to revealing the ins and outs of the monster money-thon on Thursday, September 20, the Communities Foundation of Texas team announced that former First Lady Laura Bush will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
Better Hustle To Sign Up For A 2018 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Session
While some may be powering down for summer hibernation, nonprofits are gearing up for a repeat performance of the North Texas history-making fundraiser — North Texas Giving Day. Once again the folks over at Communities Foundation of Texas are orchestrating the wallet-opening program that will take place on Thursday, September 20. Ah, remember back in 2011 when North … [Read more...] about Better Hustle To Sign Up For A 2018 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Session
Cattle Baron’s Ball Newbies Debuted With Cowgirl Chapeaus And Smiles
Remember those days when pledge ship was a recipe of “What have I gotten myself into” with “Gee, I made it!” Those memories may have kicked into play for the newest Cattle Baron’s Ball members on Tuesday, November 7, at the ZaZa Art House and Social Gallery. While oldtimers like past CBB Chairs Sunie Solomon and Andrea Weber and loyal committee types like Dawn Greiner, … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Newbies Debuted With Cowgirl Chapeaus And Smiles
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Selection Process Plans Announced
In between applications of sunscreen and ripping open Amazon Prime Day purchases, think ahead to 2018. Believe it or not, it’s just around the calendar corner. Need a for instance? The 2018 Crystal Charity Ball selection process. 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson has provided the rundown of dates for nonprofits to participate: Friday, September 1, 2017 — Applications for … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Selection Process Plans Announced