North Texas is preparing for the start of a new decade with loads of entertainment and fireworks Tuesday night. Two of the top celebrations will be taking place in downtown Dallas — Reunion Tower Over the Top Fireworks Show and Dallas NYE Party on the Plaza. Needless to say, it’s gonna be a big turnout. For those taking mass transit, DART and Coors Light are partnering up to … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
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North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
Talk about email box overload! Since kicking of the North Texas Giving Day Booster series, the MySweetCharity email postperson has been crippled from all the requests to have area nonprofits be included. Unfortunately, out of the 2,000+ nonprofits gearing up for the Thursday, September 19, fundraising day, not all could be showcased on MySweetCharity. Thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
I Served Time And All I Got Was A Gold Circle With An Inset Star
Editor's Note: This post does not involve a North Texas nonprofit. It is being published as a "public service." After reading Dave “Watchdog” Lieber’s column about the Texas Driver License situation, I decided to go ahead and renew my driver license. Another incentive was a very official letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety warning that, come October 1, 2020, … [Read more...] about I Served Time And All I Got Was A Gold Circle With An Inset Star
Registrations Open For Free Media Panel For Nonprofits At Brain Performance Institute
It ain’t easy being a non-profit public relations or marketing person nowadays. And there’s a couple of good reasons for that. First, the number of North Texas nonprofits have increased. Second, the number of media outlets have decreased. And those that are still around seem as hard to get a hold of as your internist's cell phone number. And then there’s the problem of … [Read more...] about Registrations Open For Free Media Panel For Nonprofits At Brain Performance Institute
Despite Initial Fiscal Confusion, Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am Benefits Aware And Three Other Area Non-Profits With $220,000
There’s been a tad bit of confusion about the funds netted from the Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am held in May at Gleneagles Country Club. Aware President Venise Stuart recently reported that the tournament had provided $20,000 for the group. But upon checking with the Jarmon’s Elisa Stephens, she said that the actual amount for Aware had been $40,000. So, where was … [Read more...] about Despite Initial Fiscal Confusion, Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am Benefits Aware And Three Other Area Non-Profits With $220,000
Friends Of Wednesday’s Child Is Closing
Sorry to start the week off with some sad news, but The Friends of Wednesday's Child is ceasing operation. Whoa! Before you go thinking that WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre won’t be doing her "Wednesday's Child" segments, stop thinking that. These are two separate organizations dedicated to supporting foster children in need of permanent homes. Founded by a couple in 1985, … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wednesday’s Child Is Closing
A Clarification On The Dallas Country Club’s New Event Scheduling Policy
Whoa! Yesterday's post mentioning the Dallas Country Club adjusting its event-scheduling policy has had some event planners wondering, "What's up?" Well, the good folks at the Dallas Country Club wanted to clarify the situation. The Board of Directors set the new policy last week that the Club can host events under 100 guests Tuesday – Friday for breakfast and lunch or any … [Read more...] about A Clarification On The Dallas Country Club’s New Event Scheduling Policy
Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
On Friday, April 21, the annual Chick Lit Luncheon became the scene of two social earthquakes that split the Anatole's Grand Ballroom. But more about that later. First, let’s set the scene. To kick off the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, the VIP reception was held in the Plum Blossom Room and, thanks to hosts Nancy and Richard Rogers, guests celebrated with … [Read more...] about Bethenny “Skinnygirl” Frankel Served Up One Of The Season’s Most Talked-About Presentations At The Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Oops Alert: Family Gateway’s “Gateway To Opportunity” Luncheon Is Tuesday, Not Wednesday
It’s Monday. It’s wet. It’s cool-ish. It has all the elements for an oopsie taking place. And that’s what happened. Normally, most “oopsies” at other media outlets would just be dismissed as, “So who cares?” But this one has organizers a wee bit concerned, so we’re setting the record straight. It seems that a daily newspaper column on philanthropy reported bright and … [Read more...] about Oops Alert: Family Gateway’s “Gateway To Opportunity” Luncheon Is Tuesday, Not Wednesday
JUST IN: Media Panel For Nonprofits Is Nearing Done-Deal Status
Oh, dear! With such short notice, the prediction for the nonprofits' media panel on Friday, August 19, was that perhaps a baker's dozen would sign up. But, oh, no! So very wrong. Understand that the sign-ins are coming in nonstop. Guess word has gotten out that PaperCity’s Jane Rozelle is gonna have all the scoop about the new format that the monthly publication will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Media Panel For Nonprofits Is Nearing Done-Deal Status
JUST IN: United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Comes Through With Record Breaking Numbers And Where The $$’s Are Going
First thing this morning a glowing…no, make that spectacularly dazzling...release arrived from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas reporting that it had raised a record-breaking $72M in the past year. Now, that is pretty darn mind blowing! The question simmering around the MySweetCharity croissant and latte bar was — Is that the net or gross amount? Within minutes of being hit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas Comes Through With Record Breaking Numbers And Where The $$’s Are Going