The rumbling has been building over the days. North Texas Giving Day is nearly upon every non-profit organization in these surroundings. Of course, proof is needed. This past Sunday, the uber-luxury retailing center NorthPark Center … not mall, please! ... was the gathering of NTGD supporters and newbies for The Family Festival and Nonprofit Extravaganza.As adorable … [Read more...] about 2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts
Philanthropy
Ebby Halliday’s Commitment To Others Will Continue With The Creation Of The Ebby Halliday Foundation
It was three years ago this past Saturday that the world lost Ebby Halliday. And while Ebby is probably the lead ukulele players in the angelic band, her spirit still inspires North Texans, both professionally and philanthropically.According to Ebby’s longtime friend and associate Ebby Halliday President/CEO Mary Frances Burleson, “Each of us who had the good … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday’s Commitment To Others Will Continue With The Creation Of The Ebby Halliday Foundation
How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
There are certain moments that take root in the memory for decades. For Carolyn Brown, one such moment took place more than 30 years ago. It involved her little grandson, Russell McKeown. No, it wasn’t a birthday party, or watching Russell take his first crawl around the living-room floor. Instead, the matriarch of the Brown family was being helped by a volunteer at Children’s … [Read more...] about How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Historical Society Awards For Excellence
According to Dallas Historical Society Awards for Excellence Luncheon Coordinator/Advisor Louise Caldwell,"Under the new leadership of Board Chair Mary Suhm and Board President Veletta Lill, the Trustees of the Dallas Historical Society are honored to celebrate the recipients of the 2018 Awards for Excellence, which is bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Historical Society Awards For Excellence
Winston Churchill’s Great-Grandson Gave The Methodist Foundation’s New Eagle Society A Lesson In Standing Up For Leadership
A crowd of about 130 people gathered for a "family reunion" on Tuesday, June 12, at the Dallas Country Club. Officially, the gathering was the inaugural dinner and program for the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society. That's a new society consisting of current and retired board members, donors and leaders of all stripes across the Methodist system.But … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill’s Great-Grandson Gave The Methodist Foundation’s New Eagle Society A Lesson In Standing Up For Leadership
‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala
Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell looked happy. Pausing outside the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole, where the 33rd annual La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala was about to get underway on Saturday, June 9, the couple was impressed by how many people had shown up for the event."It's our biggest crowd ever—1,030!" said Elizabeth, who was co-chairing the … [Read more...] about ‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala
A Gentle Reminder: Deadline For North Texas Giving Day Registration Nears
Attention all North Texas nonprofits: It’s countdown time for North Texas Giving Day’s registration. Communities Foundation of Texas’ Carol Goglia warned, “Even if you’ve done North Texas Giving Day before—you must re-register by August 15!”Here’s the link to the registration.If you need some suggestions and hints on promoting your involvement, look here.Remember, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Deadline For North Texas Giving Day Registration Nears
JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
Perhaps news about a November event will help recall the sight of leaves turning gold, bundling up to weather chilly weather and season’s upcoming holidays. Thanks to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter, that news is here!Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair William Bryant has just revealed the plans and award recipients. The annual fundraiser … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Award Recipients Revealed
JUST IN: Toyota To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon
As good as the Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon sounded with a line up for Co-Chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller, Honorary Co-Chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ron Kirk and speaker Ava DuVernay with NPR host Michele Norris, word has just arrived that the cherry has been neatly placed on this sweetheart deal.The presenting sponsor will be North Texas’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Toyota To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon
The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
Within the public relations world, the rule of thumb is bad news is handed out on Fridays after the stock market close; good news is shouted out on Mondays. And, boy, was the Parkland Foundation shouting at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich’s home-sweetest-home the evening of Monday, May 15 with a turnout crowd including Deedie Rose, Mary McDermott Cook, Dan Patterson, Janie and Cappy … [Read more...] about The Moody Foundation Steps Up Once Again With A$15M Gift For Parkland’s New Moody Breast Health Center
JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement
Whoa! Stop the presses! Word just zoomed in that The Meadows Foundation President/CEO Linda Perryman Evans has announced that she will be retiring on December 31, 2019.Since heading up the Foundation in 1996, she has overseen the organization’s providing 4,500 grants totaling $873M “touching 254 counties in Texas.”According to Linda, “I have been incredibly fortunate to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Meadows Foundation President/ CEO Linda Perryman Evans Announces Her Retirement