Sure North Texas Giving Day seemed to suck all the fundraising air out of the area on Thursday, September 19, but North Texas proved that there was still room for more nonprofit activities. While the CMA was making big CW news in Preston Hollow, Leukemia Texas' 7th Annual Concert for a Cure was literally getting a eyeful of Texas country musician Pat Green on stage at The Eye. … [Read more...] about 7th Concert For A Cure For An Eyeful Of The Green Factor For Leukemia Texas
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2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
Once again North Texas rose to the occasion and showed the world that nonprofits are a priority in these parts. At 11:10 p.m., the North Texas Giving Day 18-hour fundraising passed its 2018 total of $48M. By COB at midnight, NTGD Ringleader Susan Swan Smith and her Communities Foundation of Texas team breathed a very heavy sigh of relief when the final count was $50,319,756, … [Read more...] about 2019 North Texas Giving Day Final Results
North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
Just six hours are left for 2019 North Texas Giving Day numbers to surge. More than 2,900 organizations are collectively holding their nonprofit breaths that the funds will keep coming in. As of 6 p.m., the NTGD Leaderboard reported that $29.5M had been raised by 124,110 donations. In order to top last year’s record-breaking $48M total, they'll need to haul in more than … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day 6 P.M. Update
North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
North Texas Giving Day is one third of the way through its marathon march to break its previous record of $48M. At noontime more than 79,000 donations have hauled in $17.5M+ for 2,824 organizations. And to add to the topping on the fundraising cake, over 7,993 folks have pledged 332,071 volunteer hours. There are still 12 more hours to be part of the mega-giving day. So even … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Noontime Update
Prepare Your Email Box! 2019 North Texas Giving Day Is Here
Starting at 6 a.m. your email box is gonna be slammed with all types of reminders that it's North Texas Giving Day. Sure, it's sorta a pain to get all those emails cluttering up your email box, but just consider that some of those nonprofits are depending on your help in the worst way So before you start grinding those pearly white teeth that your parents paid to have … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Email Box! 2019 North Texas Giving Day Is Here
North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
This Thursday’s North Texas Giving Day is tinged with a poignant bit of philanthropic irony. It was in 2015 on North Texas Giving Day that the memorial service for the late Ebby Halliday Acers took place. Known for her giving back, she was being celebrated at the Park Cities Baptist Church by an overflowing crowd of dignitaries, Dallas mayors from the past, first lady Laura … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Provides A Touching Case Of Irony For Two Philanthropic Legends
Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
Folks have hardly had time to recover from last week’s nonprofit activities than they’re facing a tsunami of a week ahead. As if the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday wasn’t enough, there are loads of invite-only events and the big-time fundraisers like Concert For A Cure at The Eye at The Joule, the Roberts S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner honoring former Dallas … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
Talk about email box overload! Since kicking of the North Texas Giving Day Booster series, the MySweetCharity email postperson has been crippled from all the requests to have area nonprofits be included. Unfortunately, out of the 2,000+ nonprofits gearing up for the Thursday, September 19, fundraising day, not all could be showcased on MySweetCharity. Thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Is All Filled Up
Larry The Cable Guy Is Bringing His “Drawl” Sense Of Humor For The Bridge Fundraiser
Despite Thursday, September 19, being when North Texas Giving Day seems to totally dominate everything, there are still other fundraising events taking place that day. For instance, The Bridge is holding “We Are One: A Night With Larry The Cable Guy” at The Shed in the Farmers Market. If you don’t know who Larry is, then Jeff Foxworthy is probably not on your radar … [Read more...] about Larry The Cable Guy Is Bringing His “Drawl” Sense Of Humor For The Bridge Fundraiser
MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
As hot as it has been in recent days, the Communities Foundation of Texas team has been firing up plans for the 18-hour North Texas Giving Day that has amazed the world of fundraising! Why, within the past 10 years, this amazing undertaken has provided more than $240M for thousands of North Texas nonprofits. They’ve come a long way from the $4M hauled in for 345 nonprofits in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Starts Monday
JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Receive 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion Of Children Award
Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki may have retired from the court action, but he’s taken on a second career with his wife Jessica Nowitzki in the world of nonprofits. In addition to serving as honorary co-chairs of the 2019 North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 19, they’ll receive the 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award at the annual Champion of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jessica And Dirk Nowitzki To Receive 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion Of Children Award