When the 2020 Cattle Barons’ Ball was canceled, it only meant that the in-person whooping and hollering were scotched. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the 2020 CBB silent and live auction arose for one mammoth online auction that kicks off Friday morning at 9 a.m. Oh, the joys of bidding and checking updates on the monitor from your keyboard without having to … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Online Auction Kicks Off Friday Morning With More Than 250 Goodies
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Shop At Neiman’s Downtown And NorthPark To Benefit 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Nonprofits
To try to help 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising with the cancellation of its Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, Neiman Marcus has stepped up to shore up the efforts. From Sunday, October 4, thru Saturday, October 10, 10% of eligible** sales will benefit CCB’s 2020 beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children’s Medical Center … [Read more...] about Shop At Neiman’s Downtown And NorthPark To Benefit 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Nonprofits
Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
With the Dallas Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma's 2020 virtual "Caring For the Community" Tablescapes taking place on Tuesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., final details have just been revealed about the “key” honorees and keynote speaker. It will be a really big day for the sisters, since the date is also the 150th anniversary of the sorority! This year’s speaker will … [Read more...] about Kappas’ Virtual 2020 Tablescapes Activities To Coincide With The National Sorority’s 150th Anniversary
Mask Up With Your Favorite Nonprofit Brand To Fundraise And Create Awareness
While fashion and beauty posters will report on what’s out this season (air kissing, lipstick and lip plumping are licking the bottom of must-haves) and what’s in (long-distance hugging, eyebrow sculpting and baggy eyelid enhancements), the downright queen of COVID-19 accessories is the mask. Who would have thought seven months ago that wearing a mask didn’t mean you were going … [Read more...] about Mask Up With Your Favorite Nonprofit Brand To Fundraise And Create Awareness
JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Raffle Winners Announced
Despite the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show's being canceled, the event's raffle continued on because many contribution tickets had been purchased. Why, Raffle Chair Kim Hext's committee sold a record-breaking $60,000 worth of tickets. And it’s not surprising since the three items were treasures from NorthPark Center and Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Raffle Winners Announced
Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
It was just a year ago that the Dallas CASA crew was preparing for its 40th anniversary of providing advocates for children in the protective care of the state. There were all types of ideas being investigated on how to make it a memory-maker of a year with in-person activities. Then all those plans tumbled when COVID-19 arrived this spring. But Dallas CASA President/CEO … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon To Virtually Celebrate Honorees On Friday The 13th
Friday the 13th may bode bad luck for some, but for the Greater Dallas Association of Fundraising Professionals it’s going to be a celebration this November. That’s when Board President Shawn Wills and Luncheon Co-Chairs Tanya Downing and Ben Vann have arranged for a virtual celebration for its 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. This year’s honorees include the … [Read more...] about 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon To Virtually Celebrate Honorees On Friday The 13th
JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
Around noon today (i.e. Friday), there’s going to be a big old “Whoopee!” heard throughout North Texas. It will take place at Austin Street Center’s 20th Annual Humble Beginnings (virtual) Luncheon, when ACS CEO Daniel Roby and ACS Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Best officially announced a $15M capital campaign — Help Them Home — to be chaired by Comerica Inc. Executive VP/Chief … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center’s $15M “Help Them Home” Capital Campaign Officially Revealed
MySweetEssential: United To Learn
According to United to Learn President Carol Goglia, There is no question that back-to-school season is looking very different: drive-by meet-the-teacher, delayed school starts, virtual learning options, new entry procedures with health checks, and mask wearing. But, while things feel and look different, one thing remains the same: United to Learn is underway with their annual … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: United To Learn
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Springs 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon To Fall 2021
Where will you be a year from today at this time? The Community Partners of Dallas team is hoping that you’ll be lunching with them at the Hilton Anatole for its Chick Lit Luncheon. Surprised? No doubt, since the annual fundraiser has traditionally taken place in the spring. But the pandemic has created a whirlwind of changes and one of them is the change of seasons for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas Springs 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon To Fall 2021