If “giving circle” is new to some, the words are a “growing global movement.” As Philanthropy Together reported, “There are now more than 2,500 active circles around the world giving intentionally and thoughtfully. Giving circles bring together people with shared values to collectively discuss and decide where to make pooled gifts. Giving circle [members] support with their … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes Aboard Orchid And Village Giving Circles With $50,000 Match
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Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation is teaming up with Communities Foundation of Texas to match donations, dollar for dollar, to North Texas non-profits focusing on mental health. A total of $120,000 in matching funds from the Bhatia Foundation will be available for those making their donations using the CFT's North … [Read more...] about Mental Health Is Focus Of Latest Communities Foundation Fundraising Campaign With Matching Gifts
Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
For the 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, at the Anatole, it was like a reunion for The Salvation North Texas Major Paul McFarland and the day's keynote speaker, TV sportscaster James "JB" Brown. As guests like Michal Powell, Shelle Sills, Christie Carter, Shannon Graham, Bela Cooley, Ciara Biggers, Kim Quinn, Ann Dyer, Tiffany Divis and Luncheon … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
2023 Fur Ball’s Lt. Dan Had Paws And Paddles Raised High For SPCA Of Texas Fundraiser
While DIFFA Dallas' Burgers and Burgundy was partying it up outdoors at The Village Dallas on Friday, October 20, the animal-lovers were donning their best bib and tucker for the SPCA of Texas' 2023 Fur Ball in Deep Ellum's The Factory. Needless to say, the scene stealers were the SPCA residents and graduates. And topping the list was a fellow by the name of Lt. Dan, whose … [Read more...] about 2023 Fur Ball’s Lt. Dan Had Paws And Paddles Raised High For SPCA Of Texas Fundraiser
Mabee Foundation Match Challenge Results In More Than $16M For Park South Family YMCA
This past summer when the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation issued the challenge to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas for its historic Park South Family YMCA, the deadline for the match grant was Sunday, October 1. And, boy, did it get a response — more than $16M as a result! Thanks to the match opportunity, nearly 100 donors participated including Crystal Charity Ball, … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Match Challenge Results In More Than $16M For Park South Family YMCA
Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
With all of the hoopla from the past week of Two by Two and the upcoming 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, with most of that funding going outside of North Texas, there's a more locally designated offering on the artful table. It's not bound by walls. Rather, it's simply complementing the beauty of Ma Nature along the Katy Trail. It started two years ago when … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Artful Installation Fundraising Is Underway With A Matching $50,000 Offer
2023 North Texas Giving Day’s “Give With A Purpose” Hauls In $20M Before It Even Opens
2023 North Texas Giving Day has gotten off to a great start. When it officially opened this morning at 6 a.m., the early bird giving efforts had already hauled in $20M thanks to 32,000 donors for 2,831 area nonprofits. It had also topped last year’s opening number of $16M. In the past 3½ hours, the total has hit the $24,807,681 mark thanks to 103,952 donations by 41,674 … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day’s “Give With A Purpose” Hauls In $20M Before It Even Opens
MySweetOpportunity: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Board Chair and Chief Volunteer Officer Felix J. Lozano III, “A brand new Park South Family YMCA is coming to South Dallas. For more than 55 years, the branch has served and operated out of the historic Queen City district. This is the YMCA’s third facility in the past 12 months that will begin major construction as part of its … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA has been a shining star in Dallas’ Queen City district for more than 55 years with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its very existence was due to Mayor Erik Jonsson issuing a million-dollar challenge grant to the businesses and citizens of South Dallas to build the Park South YMCA. It was then that … [Read more...] about Mabee Foundation Issues A Match Challenge To Raise Funds For Park South Family YMCA Renovation
UPDATE: 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is In The Final Hours Of Achieving ‘nother Record Breaker
With less than three hours to go, 2022 North Texas Giving Day continues with donations coming from dinner tables, living rooms and Thursday night high school football bleachers. It should be no surprise as residents are digging into their wallets to provide the financial support for the non-profits that do the behind the scenes' work. As it stands right now, the tally is … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2022 North Texas Giving Day Is In The Final Hours Of Achieving ‘nother Record Breaker
UPDATE: After An Afternoon Lull North Texas Giving Day Is Full Of Gusto Heading To Midnight
This afternoon there seemed to a slight lull in the 2022 North Texas Giving Day. Perhaps it was nap time for area donors. But as "happy hour" approached, the energy in fundraising perked up, with more than 71,000 donors kicking in $41.4M and 7,980 volunteers. That means between now and midnight, the hoped-for record-breaker needs $25M dollars to be sent in. BTW, the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: After An Afternoon Lull North Texas Giving Day Is Full Of Gusto Heading To Midnight