While some may be powering down for summer hibernation, nonprofits are gearing up for a repeat performance of the North Texas history-making fundraiser — North Texas Giving Day. Once again the folks over at Communities Foundation of Texas are orchestrating the wallet-opening program that will take place on Thursday, September 20.Ah, remember back in 2011 when North … [Read more...] about Better Hustle To Sign Up For A 2018 North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off Session
North Texas Giving Day
Karl Zinsmeister’s Talk Included Some Tabasco For Food For Thought At Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Annual Fundholders Dinner
Philanthropy is not all give, give, give. There are a lot of others perks besides sleeping very well at night. For instance, the fundholders at Communities Foundation of Texas are not only appreciated, they're celebrated annually at an annual dinner. This year's supper took place on Tuesday, November 1, at CFT (of course!) with keynote speaker/author Karl Zinsmeister, who wrote … [Read more...] about Karl Zinsmeister’s Talk Included Some Tabasco For Food For Thought At Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Annual Fundholders Dinner
You Did It Again: North Texas Giving Day Busts Previous Records With A Whopping $37,307,196 For 2,518 Nonprofits Thanks To 142,892 Gifts
Well, dang it! Once again Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day broke all past records hauling in $37,307,196. Gee, don’t you just love the 142,892 North Texas givers who made it happen? Whether its multi-million-dollar buckeroos or the legions of $25 donors, this neighborhood shines in the world of giving.You simply can’t even fathom the appreciation … [Read more...] about You Did It Again: North Texas Giving Day Busts Previous Records With A Whopping $37,307,196 For 2,518 Nonprofits Thanks To 142,892 Gifts
From The Pop-Up Stands To The Mega-Events, North Texas Giving Day Is Raising Awareness and Millions For Area Nonprofits
By 3 p.m. today the North Texas Giving Day tote board was busting with more than $18.5 M and over 74,000 gifts. Throughout the region all types of activities are also busting loose thanks to Communities Foundation of Texas!Over at Highland Park Village NTGD flags were waving and at Starbucks, Just Say Yes!’s Celia Weitzel and Lindsay Moreau were womaning a table for … [Read more...] about From The Pop-Up Stands To The Mega-Events, North Texas Giving Day Is Raising Awareness and Millions For Area Nonprofits
North Texas Giving Day Is Underway With More Than $6M In Less Than Four Hours
At 6 a.m., did you discover that you were the most popular person in the world when your emailbox filled with “Today’s the day” type missives? Yup. You were warned. North Texas Giving Day has become the Olympics of area fundraising with nonprofits promoting their causes via all types of means — emails, TV, print media and carrier pigeons. Okay, so maybe not carrier pigeons, but … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Is Underway With More Than $6M In Less Than Four Hours
Brace Yourself — North Texas Giving Day To Dominate Thursday
If you’re emailbox has exploded with nonprofit reminders that Thursday is North Texas Giving Day, there’s good news and a warning.First the good news: Within 36 hours the flood of activities and requests will turn into thank yous and there will be a year before the explosion reoccurs.Now for the warning: Starting at 6 a.m. Thursday is going to busier than the day … [Read more...] about Brace Yourself — North Texas Giving Day To Dominate Thursday
North Texas Giving Day Booster: NorthPark Center
“To celebrate the philanthropic spirit of our city and the wonderful work of our local nonprofits, NorthPark Center is honored to partner with Communities Foundation of Texas for a special Donation Station event for North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 22, 2016.“North Texas Giving Day is the one day each year when donations of $25 or more are amplified by bonus … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: NorthPark Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Imagination Fort Worth
“Imagination Fort Worth is proud to have served the Fort Worth and Statewide community since 1989, by filling an important need-access to quality, educational, enriching arts programs that not only enhance children's knowledge of the arts, but all the major academic subjects as well. Our programs are strengthening student's school engagement, school achievement, social … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Imagination Fort Worth
North Texas Giving Day Booster: OurCalling
“Nonprofits fighting poverty in North Texas are facing an uphill battle. With one of the highest poverty rates in the country and a rapidly growing population, this recipe yields a growing mass of people struggling to survive. On top of that, nonprofits are strapped for resources to meet these growing challenges.“It's in this desert of resources that the North Texas Giving … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: OurCalling
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Volunteer McKinney
“Volunteer McKinney is unique in that the ‘clients’ we serve are 120 local nonprofits who are located in and around Collin County. We host nonprofit and volunteer management trainings, networking events and large scale volunteer events all in an effort to build the capacity of local nonprofits and increase the efficiency of volunteers who serve them. It is sometimes hard for … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Volunteer McKinney
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Mansfield Public Library
“When Ingrid Villar decided to stay home to raise her three children, one of her girlfriends told her, ‘You’ve got to find a library. You’ll be amazed to see how many things they offer for kids.’ So Villar did, and now she wishes everyone was aware of what a gem the Mansfield Public Library is.“’I don’t think people realize how much the library offers,’ said Ingrid, a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Mansfield Public Library