It ain’t easy being in charge of a nonprofit marketing. That’s especially true when it comes to dealing with the press. Those media types seem downright cranky at times and they are so persnickety. They make all types of demands likethe release should have been sent a year in advance, the type should be in a certain font a release should be sent in PDF format a … [Read more...] about PlainsCapital To Host A Free Media Panel With The “Four Hoarsemen” For Nonprofits
Ron Corning
Warm Up Your Nominating Brain Cells For CNM Connect’s “A Night Of Light” Awards
It used to be known as The Center for Nonprofit Management, but that seemed like an awful long name. So, a couple of years ago it had a “name lift” and became CNM Connect. Despite the name tightening, its mission stayed right on course — “to strengthen community by connecting and engaging nonprofits and other stakeholders through leadership, management expertise and outcomes … [Read more...] about Warm Up Your Nominating Brain Cells For CNM Connect’s “A Night Of Light” Awards
A Mother’s Day Tribute To Maxine By Her Son
Twas the Friday before Mother’s Day and more than 1,500 gathered in the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom to learn about Maxine Perry at the Genesis Annual Luncheon.Her 46-year-old son towered on stage recalling how at the age of 17, she had married a man who had built their relationship on lies. The Cadillac he had when visiting her family on the weekends “from his … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Day Tribute To Maxine By Her Son
JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers’ Million-Dollar Challenge For Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Was Matched Today
While most folks would be crying their eyes out if they were a million dollars poorer today, 'tis not the case for Nancy and Richard Rogers. Sure, they’re out $1M, but they aren’t boo-hooing one bit.The reason is that they challenged folks to raise money for Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. The challenge was a million-buckaroo match for the Genesis Luncheon that Nancy … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers’ Million-Dollar Challenge For Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Was Matched Today
Three One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Will Go On The Aging Mind Foundation Auction Bloc Saturday
Choices, choices, choices! Bid on one or all three. That's the dilemma facing 2016 Aging Mind Foundation Gala guests this Saturday at The Joule. As if it weren't enough that the event benefiting the Center for BrainHealth and honoring Shirley and Bob Miller wasn't enough, Gala Chair Barbara Daseke has put together three OMG live auction packages to get hands waving.Here's a … [Read more...] about Three One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Will Go On The Aging Mind Foundation Auction Bloc Saturday
JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers Just Upped The Ante For The Genesis Annual Luncheon Bigtime
At last week’s St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon, blonde philanthropist Nancy Rogers was seen in a one-on-one conversation with Genesis Women’s Shelter’s platinum Jan Langbein. Were they talking about what they did over the St. Valentine’s weekend? Were they comparing notes about politics? Were they discussing the Academy Awards?No way. It was much bigger than … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers Just Upped The Ante For The Genesis Annual Luncheon Bigtime
WAIT LIST ALERT!: Media Panel For Nonprofits
Oh, dear! The Dallas Women's Foundation reports that the media panel conversation is filled to capacity. Luckily that's why "wait lists" were created. And because the Foundation is so tip-top, they'll be sending out RSVP confirmations on Monday. If there are cancellations, then the wait list will be waiting no more come Wednesday. On Thursday they'll provide parking … [Read more...] about WAIT LIST ALERT!: Media Panel For Nonprofits
GROVEL ALERT!: Dallas Women’s Foundation Reports Media Panel For Nonprofits Is Nearing “Done Deal” Status
Uh, oh! Talk about a plan going so very wrong. Due to the short notice, the original thought for the media panel for nonprofits was that perhaps a couple dozen would sign up. So, the free Friday, January 22nd conversation hosted by the Dallas Women's Foundation was announced last Wednesday.But, oh, no! The Foundation just sent word that registrations went way beyond the … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT!: Dallas Women’s Foundation Reports Media Panel For Nonprofits Is Nearing “Done Deal” Status
JUST IN: Dallas Women’s Foundation To Host A Free Media Panel For Nonprofit PR Folks With “The Four Hoarsemen”
Remember last August when four media folks provided insider tips on how to work with the press? Okay, so it wasn't one of those prim-and-proper events. It was sorta a cross between Jimmy Kimmel and TMZ. Well, evidently it was such a hit or nobody could believe what was said, an encore performance has been demanded.Coming to the rescue was the Dallas Women’s Foundation that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Women’s Foundation To Host A Free Media Panel For Nonprofit PR Folks With “The Four Hoarsemen”
Meals For The Minds Luncheon Speaker Carrie Fisher Provided Food For Thought About Mental Health
Once again Thursdays proved to be the appetizer for the weekend ahead. While the Kappa Alpha Thetas were listening to Kira Plastinina, it was a luncheon across town that created talk for the evening fare and put WFAA’s Ron Corning’s emceeing talents to the test.It was the Meals for the Mind lunch that created the tasty talk. In the Imperial Ballroom, formerly known as the … [Read more...] about Meals For The Minds Luncheon Speaker Carrie Fisher Provided Food For Thought About Mental Health
Kristina Bownman, Jane Rozelle, Ron Corning And MySweetCharity Have A Conversation On How Nonprofits Can Work With The Media
This morning PRSA Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas and MySweetCharity partnered up to hold a workshop for nonprofits in getting their message out there.One segment dealing with the media was a "conversation" including photographer Kristina Bowman, PaperCity's Jane Rozelle, WFAA's Ron Corning and MySweetCharity's Jeanne Prejean.If you were there, you know there … [Read more...] about Kristina Bownman, Jane Rozelle, Ron Corning And MySweetCharity Have A Conversation On How Nonprofits Can Work With The Media