When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
Monica Egert Smith
SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
If the Olympics organizers are ever shopping for a special events expert, SMU VP of Development and External Affairs Brad Cheves should be their go-to-man. For Friday’s announcement of the wallet-busting, $1.5B "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" campaign, he and his team managed to pull off a mega launch utilizing the university's iconic Dallas Hall as the backdrop for … [Read more...] about SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon
JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
The Communities Foundation of Texas team has just announced plans for the 2021 North Texas Giving Day and, boy, are they “delivering” with big news! For the first time in its 12-year history, the mega-fundraiser for North Texas non-profits that has provided more than $375M for thousands of local charities has a presenting sponsor and it’s Amazon! Yup, you read that right. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amazon Delivers As First-Ever Presenting Sponsor Of North Texas Giving Day
Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
The annual “Thank you” reception at the Dallas Country Club for supporters of the Children's Medical Center Foundation and Children’s Health had been tweaked a bit this year. Instead of holding it on the third Sunday of January, as usual, the donors fete was moved to the fourth Sunday of the month— aka January 26. That way it wouldn’t compete with the NFL playoffs leading up to … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Foundation’s Thank You Reception Had A Few Changes To The Annual Event
Communities Foundation Of Texas Fund Holders Come Together For A “Pride OF Place”
With the holidays quickly approaching and recovery still in place from the devastation created by October's tornadoes, the Communities Foundation of Texas philanthropic fund holders came together on Tuesday, November 6, at CFT for both a review of the past year's activities by CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin and Chief Relationship Officer Monica Egert Smith, as well as a talk by … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Fund Holders Come Together For A “Pride OF Place”
Despite A Chill In The Wind, 2019 Art In Bloom’s Double Feature “Joie Des Fleurs” Debuted
Springtime’s Dallas Museum of Art’s fundraiser Art in Bloom has always provided an opportunity for silks and breezy looks to step out. Event Chair Eleanor Bond had decided to change things up a bit. After all, it was the 20th anniversary of the Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser. Instead of the luncheon and lecture taking place on a Monday, she arranged for two sessions on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Despite A Chill In The Wind, 2019 Art In Bloom’s Double Feature “Joie Des Fleurs” Debuted
Communities Foundation Of Texas Opens An Office In Frisco To Accommodate Collin County’s Growing Philanthropy
With more and more philanthropic endeavors taking place north of the Bush Turnpike, Communities of Texas Foundation expanded its availability to provide resources by opening an office at 2401 Internet Blvd., Suite 101, Hall Park G1, in Frisco on Tuesday, February 12. With more than 200 including present CFT trustees and Collin County resident, the celebration was highlighted by … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Opens An Office In Frisco To Accommodate Collin County’s Growing Philanthropy
“Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color
Communities Foundation of Texas and Dallas Women's Foundation teamed up with The Vaid Group and Faces of Giving to provide a better understanding of the expanding world of philanthropy on Tuesday, October 30. Filling Communities Foundation of Texas' main hall, 350 guests learned how to identify and work with "high net worth" donors. Here's a report from the field: On … [Read more...] about “Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color
MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
According to Chief Relationship Officer Monica Egert Smith, “When you look at the origins of the word 'philanthropy' it means to love humanity, and I think we can all agree that we could use a bit more love in the world these days. What better way to promote kindness and compassion in our community and our world, than to teach the next generation about the joy of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Communities Foundation Of Texas
It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home
The evening of Wednesday, March 21, was so perfect — with 70-degree weather, just the slightest hint of a breeze and the sky looking like it had just washed in from Capri — that even the area valets almost felt guilty for taking tips for fetching cars. At Amy and Corey Prestidge’s home, the lacquered eggplant walls of the entry hall were backstaging it compared to the … [Read more...] about It Was A Perfect Evening For Children’s 50th Anniversary Family Night At Six Flags Patrons At Amy And Corey Prestidges’ Home