The Arboretum seems to be the center of the North Texas fundraising universe. Word just arrived that the North Texas Food Bank’s “Harvest” is returning to the Arboretum with a slight tweak. Co-Chairs Lisa and Marvin Singleton have decided to move last year’s fundraiser of grazing from the Camp House to the yumilicious "A Tasteful Place."According to NTFB CEO/President … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Harvest Chairs, Date And Locations Deliciously Served Up
Leadership
Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
When asked his #1 piece of advice, Shark Tanker Daymond John’s answer is simply “Never stop learning.” While the self-made multi-millionaire never went to college (“I couldn’t afford it.”), his education came from every day encounters.According to Daymond, “While working at Red Lobster, I was always listening, asking questions and learning about the business from wait … [Read more...] about Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
The Family Place has added new faces to both its board of directors and TFP Foundation Board. TFP CEO Paige Flink revealed the following people have joined the board of directors: Marissa Anchia, Elizabeth Dacus, Barbara Durham, Lauran Goldberg, LaTanya Harris, Lindsay Jacaman, Linda Knox, Clarissa Lindenmeyer, Thomas McCollum, Javier Montemayor, Honey Owens, James Pasant, … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds New Foundation And Board Directors
JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
After a restful spring break, the news is popping in for area fundraising. First to break is the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. Luncheon Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner have not only already picked the date — Friday, October 11 — and the location — the Hilton Anatole, they’ve also had a new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center!From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
AI In Healthcare Was On The Menu For Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Luncheon
What did China have to do with the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Board quarterly luncheon on Tuesday, February 12? More about that later.The gathering of the guests like Trisha Wilson, Jill Smith, Charlie Brindell Jr., Dr. Bob Gunby, Julie Turner, Barry Andrews, Jim Lozier, Keenan Delaney, Steve Lieberman, Peggy and Dr. Leonard Riggs, Pierce Allman, Bob Kaminski … [Read more...] about AI In Healthcare Was On The Menu For Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Luncheon
New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
For a couple of days, Mother Nature went to brutalize Chicago, leaving North Texas in spring-like conditions. Perhaps it was that reason that the class of 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and executive committee were in cottons and silks. Nary a boot or wool was in the 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s Highland Park home for the annual get-to-know-you brunch on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
Attorney Mike Gruber To Receive The 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award
Each year Dallas' Anti-Defamation League holds a luncheon to honor “an attorney with a long-standing record of contributions to the legal profession, and who epitomizes ADL’s mission of securing justice and fair treatment for all” with the Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award.This year’s pick of the North Texas legal litter is Mike “Grubes” Gruber, who started off life … [Read more...] about Attorney Mike Gruber To Receive The 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award
North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
Dallas CASA in the Wilson Historic District was buzzing with activity on Thursday, January 17. With Ruthie’s Rolling Café out front serving up its renowned grilled cheese sandwiches, the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s Champion of Freedom Award celebrated the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments’ efforts. Here’s a report from the field:The North … [Read more...] about North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking Presented Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA
Leadership Change: SPCA Of Texas Is Looking For A New Top Dog
Teresa Gubbins announced this one last Friday, but still it's taken some time to settle in. SPCA Of Texas is looking for a new president/CEO.According to SPCA VP of Communications Maura Davies, "The SPCA of Texas and its Board of Directors announced a leadership change at the SPCA of Texas effective Friday, February 15, 2019. James Bias, President and CEO, will transition … [Read more...] about Leadership Change: SPCA Of Texas Is Looking For A New Top Dog
JUST IN: Genesis To Present Jane Doe Award To Cynt Marshall And HeRO Award To Crayton Webb
Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support Center presents two awards — Jane Doe Award and HeRO Award — to coincide with its Annual Luncheon fundraiser. This year’s awardees have just been announced. Receiving the Jane Doe Award will be Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall. As for the HeRO Award, it will go to former Genesis HeROs Board Chair Crayton Webb.The Jane Doe Award … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Genesis To Present Jane Doe Award To Cynt Marshall And HeRO Award To Crayton Webb