It’s Monday. It’s wet. It’s cool-ish. It has all the elements for an oopsie taking place. And that’s what happened. Normally, most “oopsies” at other media outlets would just be dismissed as, “So who cares?” But this one has organizers a wee bit concerned, so we’re setting the record straight. It seems that a daily newspaper column on philanthropy reported bright and … [Read more...] about Oops Alert: Family Gateway’s “Gateway To Opportunity” Luncheon Is Tuesday, Not Wednesday
Ron Corning
WAIT LIST ALERT!: August 19th Media Panel For Nonprofits
Oops! That post about groveling got a response. Within minutes of the post going up, the August 19th Media Panel was filled to capacity. But…and you just knew there would be a “but”… a waiting list has been put into place. So, if someone can’t make it due to a conflict (example: your boss wants to meet with you about that raise), they’ll be replaced by folks on the waiting … [Read more...] about WAIT LIST ALERT!: August 19th Media Panel For Nonprofits
Grovel Alert: August 19th Media Panel For Nonprofits
Well, shoot! You did it again. Despite the late notice, the Media Panel For Nonprofits on Friday, August 19, at PlainsCapital Bank headquarters is within a whisper of being filled to capacity. Translation? Don’t put off signing up any longer. In fact the response has been so overwhelming that the PlainsCapital folks are reporting that gratis parking is going to be as tight … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: August 19th Media Panel For Nonprofits
JUST IN: Media Panel For Nonprofits Is Nearing Done-Deal Status
Oh, dear! With such short notice, the prediction for the nonprofits' media panel on Friday, August 19, was that perhaps a baker's dozen would sign up. But, oh, no! So very wrong. Understand that the sign-ins are coming in nonstop. Guess word has gotten out that PaperCity’s Jane Rozelle is gonna have all the scoop about the new format that the monthly publication will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Media Panel For Nonprofits Is Nearing Done-Deal Status
PlainsCapital To Host A Free Media Panel With The “Four Hoarsemen” For Nonprofits
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 like the 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
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