There are many among the North Texas community who have hunkered down as the skies turned ferociously against them. Weather guessers’ broadcasting of predictions became reality as funnels dropped down from the clouds. Sure, it wasn't as devastating as the storms hitting our neighbors in Oklahoma and Kansas, but it was still brutal. Imagine! These folks in Kaufman, Van … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
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A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Will Be Doing Business As Usual In The Days Ahead
Some folks are checking out for the upcoming week to celebrate the holidays with families and friends. Others like first responders, newspapers staffs, hospitals, hotel workers and nonprofits are going to be staying on duty to provide services for others. Since MySweetCharity has received an overwhelming number of “wishes,” it will be business as usual to share wishes in the … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: MySweetCharity Will Be Doing Business As Usual In The Days Ahead
Registrations Open For Free Media Panel For Nonprofits At Brain Performance Institute
It ain’t easy being a non-profit public relations or marketing person nowadays. And there’s a couple of good reasons for that. First, the number of North Texas nonprofits have increased. Second, the number of media outlets have decreased. And those that are still around seem as hard to get a hold of as your internist's cell phone number. And then there’s the problem of … [Read more...] about Registrations Open For Free Media Panel For Nonprofits At Brain Performance Institute
Weekend Weather May Challenge Fundraising Activities
According to weather guessers, Friday and Saturday are going to continue to be a rollercoaster of temperatures and conditions. They’re expecting everything but snow. And who knows that may be added to the mix, too. But those folks have been known to be off base. Still it’s April and there are some outdoors fundraisers on the schedule. Check with the organizers and … [Read more...] about Weekend Weather May Challenge Fundraising Activities
MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”
There comes a time when the good old familiar way gets to be sorta dusty and ho-hum. When MySweetCharity started in March 2010, it was a homepage with PlainsCapital Bank as its sole supporter. Later that year a Photo Gallery sneaked into place. Three years later the MSC Calendar was added to help event planners avoid fundraising collisions. Over the years the MSC has been … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”
JUST IN: 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher Reveals Fundraiser Sponsors And Brian Bolke And Faisal Halum To Chair Live Auction
Dallas Museum of Art 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher has pulled together some dang impressive types for the Saturday, April 21st “Art Ball — Horizon: Now. New. Next.” She had a real challenge when it came to the curators for the live auction after last year’s team of Merry Vose and Rajan Patel. Well, hold on to your paddles and check your Black Card status. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher Reveals Fundraiser Sponsors And Brian Bolke And Faisal Halum To Chair Live Auction
MySweetCharity To Launch Mini-Series — “Summer Pitch”
North Texas is now at “that point in the summer.” The kids have seen all the movies including the losers. The good old swimming hole is starting to look like it could boil lobster. Summer camp is either in the rear view mirror or still a couple of weeks away. What’s left for the summer of 2017? Lots! Thanks to North Texas nonprofits, there are still loads of gotta-dos … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity To Launch Mini-Series — “Summer Pitch”
Was There Something You Forgot Before Heading Out For The Summer?
Vacation plans are made. The kids are tapping their fingers waiting for the final bell of the semester. You’ve bought enough sunscreen to cover Big Tex. You’ve made reservations for the pets to go to camp, while you’re away. But wait! There was that something that you were supposed do. Yup, it was really important when you thought of it. Something about a calendar. That’s … [Read more...] about Was There Something You Forgot Before Heading Out For The Summer?
MySweetWishList: MySweetCharity
North Texas’ nonprofit old timers and newcomers made their wishes known in the MySweetWishList series for the past weeks. Hopefully, you had time to check one, two or all of them out. And just maybe you were able to come through for one of them. At MySweetCharity we have a wish, too. It is that if you couldn’t make one of the nonprofit's wishes come true immediately, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: MySweetCharity
Queenie Has Her Own Version Of Voting Requirements
As Queenie arrived with her usual pomp-and-ho-hum, Elder Elf approached her. Gingerly, he asked, “Ma’am, did you know that early voting has gotten underway today?” With head raised (this time it didn’t hit the ceiling), she nodded just slightly so that her tiara would not go askew. Daring to broach the issue, Elder queried, “As you probably know, there have been some new … [Read more...] about Queenie Has Her Own Version Of Voting Requirements
MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon
According to The Senior Source’s 2016 Spirit of Generations Luncheon Chair Marilyn Weber, “The Senior Source will present the 2016 Spirit of Generations Award to Jan and Fred Hegi during the Spirit of Generations Luncheon, which will be held on Monday, November 14, at 12 p.m. in the Chantilly Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole. The Spirit of Generations Award is given … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Senior Source’s Spirit Of Generations Luncheon