The over-the-top news is that no new cancellations/reschedules/postponements/whatevers were announced today. Enjoy the great news! On the other hand, numerous May fundraisers are holding their collective nonprofit breaths that the Thursday, April 30, restrictions end and life will go on as normal for fundraising. Unfortunately, that hopeful wish sounds just like that … [Read more...] about March 31 Update – No Developments Except The Projections Of What Lies Ahead
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MySweetCharity To Launch The MySweetKindness Series With Your Help
If you are feeling anxious and/or a sense of confusion, you’re not alone. We are all dealing with a situation that is new and evolving. However, if we allow ourselves to be saturated with bad news, those fears will only grow. To provide a source of relief from the situation, MySweetCharity is undertaking a new series — MySweetKindness. Plans call for by-lined articles by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity To Launch The MySweetKindness Series With Your Help
Queenie Returns With Words Of Wisdom And Ideas From The Strimple
This morning, the doors to MySweetCharity global headquarters ripped open. In the doorway was the legendary Queenie*. Glowering at the scene of some elves in hazmats suits and others hiding under the sheets in their cots, she demanded, “What is going on? Did another tornado hit?” Elder Elf, who was in a bubble, floated over to Queenie, saying, “Ma’am, while you’ve been away, … [Read more...] about Queenie Returns With Words Of Wisdom And Ideas From The Strimple
Change Of Plans Alert!: MySweetCharity Is Adjusting Its SOP For The Time Being
During this time MySweetCharity is making the following adjustments to its usual operations: putting the priority on sharing the status of nonprofit activities and developments. suspending the coverage of events that took place prior to last week’s coronavirus situation until the dust has settled. refunding any upgraded calendar listing of events that have been … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert!: MySweetCharity Is Adjusting Its SOP For The Time Being
MySweetCharity Gives A Thumbs Down To Nonprofit “Popularity Contests”
Yipes! MySweetCharity has been hit with all types of emails about programs pitting North Texas nonprofits and/or their representatives against each other in the hopes of landing a financial prize by garnering votes. Since its beginning, MSC has encouraged collaboration among the area nonprofits to help North Texans. It was never planned or suggested that area nonprofits … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Gives A Thumbs Down To Nonprofit “Popularity Contests”
Gentle Reminder: Send Dates, Places And Deets To MySweetCharity Calendar For Final Four And 2020
While the queen bees are lounging, lunching and loving cooler surroundings, the worker bees are hard preparing for the FF4 (Fundraising Final Four) of 2019. The MySweetCharity Calendar Team is already being hit with listings to let folks know what’s in the future. Alas, there are some collisions like Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life forcing supporters to choose … [Read more...] about Gentle Reminder: Send Dates, Places And Deets To MySweetCharity Calendar For Final Four And 2020
JUST IN: Mother Nature [Unfortunately] Brings Neighbors Together
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
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”