For 14 years Scott Wood has been a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. Over those years, the organization’s signature fundraising golf tournament has made it through major changes — the death of its namesake Byron Nelson, venue changes, major sponsorship adjustments and the topsy-turvy developments in the professional golf world. It was recently announced that Scott … [Read more...] about Scott Wood Named President Of The Salesmanship Club Of Dallas
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CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
According to Communities Foundation of Texas CEO/President Wayne White, "After tallying up the totals once donations closed at midnight, Communities Foundation of Texas’ 15th annual North Texas Giving Day, presented by Amazon, raised $63.9 million for our community from 97,000 donors. This surpasses last year’s fundraising efforts of $62.6 million raised. "While … [Read more...] about CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
There was a whirlwind of activity at the headquarters of Communities Foundation of Texas on Thursday, September 7, when an invitation-only gathering kicked off the 15th anniversary of CFT's North Texas Giving Day (NTxGD). A crowd of nearly 300 people attended the "Cheers to 15 Years" event for the organization's charitable fund-holders, nonprofits participating in NTxGD … [Read more...] about CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
2023-2024 AWARE Board Officers And Grant Recipients Announced
2023-2024 AWARE Board President Karen Koop has announced both her board officers and the 2023-2024 grant recipients. Joining Karen on the board are Dr. Kamilia Smith, president-elect; Carol Stabler, recording secretary; Emily Collins, treasurer; Stacey Angel, finance; Ann McKinley, membership; Gail Plummer, grant review; Dr. Holly Hull Miori, immediate past president/ … [Read more...] about 2023-2024 AWARE Board Officers And Grant Recipients Announced
JUST IN: Paige Anderson Named Executive Director Of Taylor’s Gift Foundation
As painful as it is to lose a loved one, there's a moment when the deceased's family rises above their loss to help another family. That's when the gut-wrenching decision is made to donate their loved one's organs, eyes and/or tissue to help another. In many cases, the recipient is a total stranger. It was just announced that Paige Anderson has assumed the role of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Paige Anderson Named Executive Director Of Taylor’s Gift Foundation
Visiting Nurse Association Has A New Slate Of Board Officers And Members For Its Fiscal Year
While the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is distributing cool fans with its clients thanks to its Summer Fan Drive program, it has also been literally bringing on board new officers and board members as of Saturday, July 1. Leading the board are Chair Eugenia King, Chair-Elect Kevin Eden, Treasurer Andres Villareal and Secretary Levi H. … [Read more...] about Visiting Nurse Association Has A New Slate Of Board Officers And Members For Its Fiscal Year
Mary Brinegar’s Retirement Party Was Cheers And Tears For The Arboretum’s Gardener-In-Chief
Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar's farewell-to-arms retirement gathering on Friday, June 9, in the Arboretum's Rosine Hall had plenty of arms wrapped around the honoree. It was a combination of cheers for the decades of bringing out the best in Mother Nature, and tears for her ending a period in which the Arboretum dramatically grew in size and stature, becoming a … [Read more...] about Mary Brinegar’s Retirement Party Was Cheers And Tears For The Arboretum’s Gardener-In-Chief
JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
There seem to be a lot of retirement parties taking place following the 2020 pandemic. The latest farewell-to-arms is Wilkinson Center's Executive Director Anne Reeder, who will officially retire on Sunday, December 31. It was back in 2011 that Anne came on board as the interim executive, but within months "interim" was removed and Anne has never looked back. During her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder Announces Her Retirement
Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
Texas Women’s Foundation has a slate of new officers as well as new board members who will take over Saturday, July 1. Newly appointed board chair is Carrie Freeman Parson, who succeeds Hilda Galvan, who will transition to the role of past chair on the executive committee. According to Carrie, “Hilda has demonstrated steadfast leadership these past two years, and we are … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
After a “six-month robust national search that encompassed more than 286 candidates,” Communities Foundation of Texas has selected a new president/CEO. Succeeding retired President/CEO Dave Scullin will be American Cancer Society senior executive Wayne White. According to CFT Board of Trustees Chair/Chair of the CEO Search Committee Richie Butler, “Wayne brings a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Non-Profit Exec Wayne White Named Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO
JUST IN: CitySquare’s CEO-To-Be Annam Manthiram Is Announced After A Seven-Month Search
After a seven-month search made throughout the country, CitySquare Chair of the Board Lewis Weinger announced that the organization’s new CEO for Dallas has been found in a neighboring state. Officially taking over the helm of CitySquare will be Annam Manthriam, who has been the CEO of HopeWorks New Mexico, “one of the largest non-profit homeless service providers in New … [Read more...] about JUST IN: CitySquare’s CEO-To-Be Annam Manthiram Is Announced After A Seven-Month Search