An unfortunate situation took place Friday, April 1. It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke. It was the taking place of two fundraising luncheons that divided the efforts for those in need. At the Hilton Anatole, Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was celebrating its 10the anniversary with 1,100 and Tim Gunn on stage. Over at the Dallas Country Club, Today … [Read more...] about Two Great Fundraisers Were Victims Of A Head-On Collision
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April Is Going To Be Gangbusters, So Fasten Your Seat Belts
Having just emerged from her wrinkle-remover chamber, Queenie arrived at MySweetCharity headquarters to find not an elf in sight. This simply couldn’t be. After all, MSC elves have no life outside MSC. Clearing her throat, nothing happened. Hmm, that usually gets results. She announced, “The last elf to appear will have lunch with me today.” With that, all elves popped up. … [Read more...] about April Is Going To Be Gangbusters, So Fasten Your Seat Belts
A Gentle Reminder: Submit Those 2016 Events For MySweetCharity Calendar
Before totally closing your books for 2015 for the holidays, think ahead. That 2016 event that has been buzzing in your head needs to be put on the MySweetCharity Calendar. With March being pretty empty due to spring breaks taking place all through the month, April is starting to look like Central Expressway during rush hour. And then there's the fall! Yipes! The Dallas … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Submit Those 2016 Events For MySweetCharity Calendar
Get Those 2016 Events Submitted For MySweetCharity Calendar
Before going totally into "holiday mode" where turkeys and Black Friday dominate brain cells, consider the longterm future. Are there any 2016 events that need to be posted on the MySweetCharity Calendar? It's easy. It's even free unless you want to add bells and whistles to the listing. Just "submit" the info and let the world know that your event is scheduled. It gives … [Read more...] about Get Those 2016 Events Submitted For MySweetCharity Calendar
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark Dallas
“As you may know, North Texas Giving Day 2014 raised $26.3 million in support of local nonprofit organizations. It’s remarkable to think about the sheer impact that kind of financial support has on our community. “I’m here to share a smaller tale. Spark Dallas is a brand new non-profit children's venue -- a place where kids in second grade through high school can … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Spark Dallas
Get Dates Locked Down On The MySweetCharity Calendar Pronto
The rest of the 2015 MySweetCharity Calendar is already starting to fill up. Even 2016 is starting to pop with fundraising activities. If you have an event and want to “stake your claim” on that date, submit it for posting on the calendar, so others won’t “cramp” your style. It’s easy to do. Just hit this link or the graphic “Submit An Event,” fill out the form and click … [Read more...] about Get Dates Locked Down On The MySweetCharity Calendar Pronto
May Isn’t Slowing Down One Iota
It’s May! It’s May! Thanks to the weeks of rain, everything is as green as a leprechaun’s shamrock garden. Alas, some folks are starting to crater a bit. And why not? Just looking at the MySweetCharity Calendar for the past month is enough to send one into overload rehab. But hold off. The first three weeks of May are pretty daunting as the nonprofits sprint to the finish … [Read more...] about May Isn’t Slowing Down One Iota
The Perfect Day To Stay Put And Catch Up
If you're in North Texas, you're probably sitting in your warm and comfy home. Good for you! There's no need to be out in the white stuff. The emergency vehicles need to have free rein on the roads. But back to your day. You've already checked your fav websites. The snow has only provided enough material to make an anorexic snow person. You're patting yourself on the back … [Read more...] about The Perfect Day To Stay Put And Catch Up
MySweetCharity Calendar Wants Your Event
When the MySweetCharity Calendar was created, it was to help serve as a traffic cop preventing a collision of events on the same day at the same time. A question has been raised about "By invitation only" gatherings like patron parties. Should they be listed or not? Those events are included on the calendar but do not list the location or hosts. The reason? To prevent party … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Calendar Wants Your Event
Help MySweetCharity Elves Skinny Up Fat Fingers
For many the holidays have officially ended and it’s back to heavy-duty keyboard pounding. While hitting the keys, check your plans for 2015. Oops! Found an event that needs to be on the MySweetCharity Calendar? Submit it! By having it posted, you’re letting other event planners know that they might want to rethink their scheduling something that day. It’s a free service, … [Read more...] about Help MySweetCharity Elves Skinny Up Fat Fingers
It’s Time To Get Fall Fundraising Events On The Radar
So today was supposed to be the end of the tunnel for the Spring fundraising, but it appears those nonprofits just keep going like the Energizer Bunny on super-super steroids. They’re prepping for the Fall fundraising season when those glorious Queen B’s swarm back to the Dallas hive to make Dallas even more fantastic. If you have a future event (2014-infinity), hit this … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Get Fall Fundraising Events On The Radar