If you had your heart set on attending Friday’s Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel and haven't registered, you’re gonna be heartbroken since online registration is closed. However, American Heart Association Dallas Chapter Executive Director Melissa Cameron has saved the day! — "We can squeeze a few more red dresses into the ballroom by calling Courtney Swinton … [Read more...] about Take Heart! There’s Still Hope To Get Tickets For Friday’s Go Red For Women Luncheon
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JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is One-Third The Way Through Hitting The $17M Mark
Six hours into 2018 North Texas Giving Day the numbers* are coming in with 72,000 donations coming in for more than 2,500 organizations.In addition to 225,098 volunteer hours being pledged by 6,100 folks, it appears that the efforts powered by Communities Foundation of Texas have resulted in $17M being provided for area nonprofits with The Salvation Army DFW Command and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is One-Third The Way Through Hitting The $17M Mark
A Gentle Reminder: Better Hustle To Sign Up For Nonprofit Media Panel
Goodness! When the announcement was made about the Nonprofit Media Panel slated for Friday, August 17, the planners thought a couple dozen folks would sign up. Then when the original morning event was moved to the afternoon, the organizers thought maybe it would be less. Good thing the strategists didn’t buy any lottery tickets!The response has been hotter than this past … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Better Hustle To Sign Up For Nonprofit Media Panel
Change Of Plans Alert: Nonprofit Media Panel To Take Place Later In The Day
There’s absolutely nothing as invigorating as waking up to a “Change Of Plans” (COP) email. It usually happens after an announcement of an event that seemed so locked down… or so the organizers thoughts. Hey, in this heatwave the very idea of thinking is a challenge.Even MySweetCharity can be a victim of such developments. Monday morning before the roosters even rousted, … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: Nonprofit Media Panel To Take Place Later In The Day
Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
Change Of Plans: 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Moved To Moody Coliseum Due To “An Unprecedented Response”
Remember that post about Bobby B. Lyle’s receiving the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award at a luncheon on Thursday, March 29, at SMU’s Grand Ballroom?Well, there’s been a change. The organizers underestimated the response to having Bobby as the awardee.According to SMU’s Candy Crespo, “We have had an unprecedented response to the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award in terms of … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Moved To Moody Coliseum Due To “An Unprecedented Response”
UPDATE: Services Announced For Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
The service commemorating the life of Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler, who founded Crystal Charity Ball in 1952 and died this past December, will take place on Friday, January 5, at 11 a.m.According to her daughter Nancy Saustad, it will be held at Church of the Incarnation.From an award-winning barrel racing teenager in Wichita Falls, a Dallas debutante, a mother of … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Services Announced For Nancy Ann Smith Wynne Chandler
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Association Of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon
Once again the Association of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon’s was totally upstaged by the cutest recipient. But this year there was a wrench thrown into the plans. It had to do with the announcement of the Veterans Day Parade schedule.The results were traditional Emcee Scott Murray arriving via a police escort.While the post is trying to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Association Of Fundraising Philanthropy Greater Dallas Luncheon
Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items
Unlike other fundraisers, the Crystal Charity Ball has no live auction with that arm-raising competition. Heavens, no! Instead, they have a glamorama silent auction of luxury items that would impress the most persnickety Black Card holder. In preparation for the sleek bidding, the CCB committee sends out a fabulous book containing the goodies to guests.This year Silent … [Read more...] about Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items
JUST IN: 34th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Theme And Awardees Announced
2018 Saint Valentine Luncheon and Fashion Show Co-Chairs Roz Colombo and Nancy Gopez gathered their gal pals and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas supporters together last night at Amy Turner’s. The occasion was to announce more details about the 34th annual fundraiser.As previously reported, the whole kit-and-kaboodle is moving to NorthPark Center’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 34th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Theme And Awardees Announced
Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award
A press release was distributed about The Legacy Senior Communities’ Yes! Event featuring Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran.While it was great news on one hand, it was embarrassing on the other.First the great news — former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison will receive the Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award at the Meyerson on Thursday, November 2.The … [Read more...] about Former Dallas Mayor Adlene Harrison To Receive The Carmen Miller Michael Legacy Senior Communities Award