Before 2023 fundraising closes down, Family Compass has just revealed its plans for its 2024 North Star Luncheon. Taking place at a “local country club” on Monday, April 29, the event will be co-chaired by Dallas Junior Leaguers Neda Bahramnejad and Vanessa Fuquay. According to Family Compass CEO Ona Foster, “Neda and Vanessa are not only very involved in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Neda Bahramnejad And Vanessa Fuquay To Co-Chair Family Compass’ 2024 North Star Luncheon
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JUST IN: Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna Named To Head Up SPCA Of Texas
The announcement of the SPCA of Texas' new president/CEO was to be made at a press conference this afternoon. But the "cat got out of the bag" with media outlets breaking the news this morning. So, who is the new top dog at the SPCA? Former, three-term Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna. Prior to assuming his new role today, Chris was previously with T-Mobile for 18 years … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Dallas City Councilman Chris Luna Named To Head Up SPCA Of Texas
Zoo Knoxville’s Lisa New To Succeed Her Mentor The Late Gregg Hudson At The Dallas Zoo
After a national search to find a successor to the late Dallas Zoo's CEO Gregg Hudson, one of the people that he mentored has been selected: Zoo Knoxville President/CEO Lisa New. According to Dallas Zoo Marketing and Communications VP Kari Streiber, "Lisa has referred to Gregg as a mentor and inspiration. It was after doing an AZA accreditation at Dallas Zoo just … [Read more...] about Zoo Knoxville’s Lisa New To Succeed Her Mentor The Late Gregg Hudson At The Dallas Zoo
Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield
While the YMCA of Dallas' deal to sell the downtown facility fell through, things are still moving along for the Y. One of those "moves" is YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Operations VP Keith Vinson moving over to Junior Achievement of Dallas, succeeding longtime JA President/CEO Jan Murfield. Overseeing 25 staff members, Keith will "manage the organization’s work readiness, … [Read more...] about Keith Vinson Named To Succeed Retiring Junior Achievement Of Dallas President/CEO Jan Murfield
Kristin And James Hallam And Annie and Erik Miller To Co-Chair 2024 ReuNight At Hôtel Swexan
Tis a far cry from those toasty days of the summer and early fall. Now, we’re finding all types of ways to warm up as temperatures only top out in the 50s. Perhaps the announcement of The Family Place’s 2024 ReuNight fundraiser on Thursday, May 9, will warm the hearts of North Texans. Co-chairing the 2024 dinner and glamor-ama live auction will be Kristin and James … [Read more...] about Kristin And James Hallam And Annie and Erik Miller To Co-Chair 2024 ReuNight At Hôtel Swexan
Ten New Members Join Nexus Recovery Center’s Board For 2024 Fiscal Year
Just as folks will be putting on some additional pounds in the coming weeks, Nexus Recovery Center has added some additional weight to its board in the form of ten new members. The newbies include Miriam Armijo, Jennifer Asplund, Belinda Boling, Adam Greenup, Hayley Krahl, Teresa Lin, Renda Mathew, Carin Mavrorasakis, Courtney Rottman and Alison … [Read more...] about Ten New Members Join Nexus Recovery Center’s Board For 2024 Fiscal Year
JUST IN: Banking Exec/Fundraising Champ Mary Martha Pickens Named 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect
While some folks are just now putting plans together for the current holiday season, other farsighted non-profits are in the final stages of locking down activities for 2024. On the other hand, the Crystal Charity Ball ladies have gazed into their “crystal ball” and have announced that Mary Martha Pickens will chair the 2025 ball. The multi-talented Mary Martha has quite … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Banking Exec/Fundraising Champ Mary Martha Pickens Named 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
It was just a year ago on Monday, August 8, that Dionne Kirby returned to Literacy Achieves to succeed retiring Executive Director Sarah Papert. Dionne’s relationship with the organization was not a new one. From July 2017 to May 2021, she had been on the staff, rising from Program Manager of Adult English Language Learning to Associate Director of Development and eventually … [Read more...] about Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
As The Sweetheart Ball committee gathered yesterday at 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert's home, the battle against heart disease ramped up with news. 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne congratulated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge for "the successful and beautiful 2023 Sweetheart Ball" for providing "a record-breaking $2.7M for cardiovascular research" at UT Southwestern … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed
JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”
With The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon taking place just two weeks ago and its mega-fundraising Partner’s Card program kicking off this Friday, word has just arrived about a change in leadership at one of the area's top non-profits helping domestic violence victims. According to a statement provided by The Family Place, "Mimi Sterling is stepping back and has resigned … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Mimi Sterling “Steps Down And Has Resigned”