And news of the 2024 spring success stories keeps flowing in. As a result of the Dallas Theater Center's 2024 Centerstage 40 Gala at Fashion Industry Gallery on Saturday, May 4, Event Chair Hamilton Sneed sent news saying, "I'm pleased to let you know that our net fundraising total from 2024's event is $400,000 which we are thrilled about!" So thrilled and energized that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Centerstage 40’s Results In $400K For Dallas Theater Center And Plans For 2025 Gala
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JUST IN: Hamilton Sneed To Chair Dallas Theater Center’s Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day
Leave it to the Dallas Theater Center folks to upstage others when it comes to a special occasion. It’s going to celebrate its 40 years of Centerstage fundraising as well as 65 years of DTC production by holding Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day. The night will take place at the Fashion Industry Gallery on Saturday, May 4, with a “cocktail reception highlighting many of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamilton Sneed To Chair Dallas Theater Center’s Centerstage 40: A Brand New Day
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
Frank Risch To Sub In Until Retiring Communities Foundation Of Texas CEO Dave Scullin’s Successor Is Named
While Friday is Dave Scullin's final day of leading Communities Foundation of Texas as he settles into retirement, CFT Board Chair Richie Butler and his search committee are continuing the search for Dave's successor. That find is not something that can be done overnight. Luckily, while the search is going on the board and CFT staffers were fortunate to have longtime … [Read more...] about Frank Risch To Sub In Until Retiring Communities Foundation Of Texas CEO Dave Scullin’s Successor Is Named
‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
JUST IN: ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000 Is Presented To Dallas CASA To Help Youngsters Like Baby J
This morning Ryan Shultz revealed what some might describe as a double life. Since 2015 she has been with ExxonMobil as its manager of corporate digital communications and content strategy. But before joining “one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies,” she was already into her fifth year of serving as a Dallas CASA volunteer. Following the lead … [Read more...] about JUST IN: ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift Of $50,000 Is Presented To Dallas CASA To Help Youngsters Like Baby J
Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
Nearly 110 guests gathered at the downtown Dallas headquarters of Hunt Consolidated Inc. on Thursday, October 10, for New Friends New Life's 2019 Platinum Dinner. It was an exclusive, celebratory event, held upstairs in the skyscraper's "Commons" space, in advance of the nonprofit's annual luncheon the next day. NFNL, whose mission focuses on empowering trafficked … [Read more...] about A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum
According to Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Board Chair Frank Risch, North Texas Giving Day takes place on September 19, just one day after the new Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum opens to the public! Participating in North Texas Giving Day has always been a priority for the Museum, but it is particularly special for me. I have the honor of serving as … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum
Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
With the strong hint that North Texas was going to be the victim of a spring cold blast, Wings of Spring organizers were not taking any chances for the annual fundraiser for Literacy Achieves — a nonprofit adult literacy program — on the evening of Monday, April 1. Instead of holding the event's supper in Temple Emanu-El's open-air courtyard, it was moved to a big meeting … [Read more...] about Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves
Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award