It was February 1, 2022, when Miki Woodard officially succeeded retiring Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson after a nationwide search. Word just arrived that, “This morning, the Board of Directors of Texas Women’s Foundation received the resignation of Michelynn 'Miki' Woodard from the position of President and Chief Executive … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Undertakes A Search To Replace President/CEO Miki Woodard
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The Orchid Circle Provides More Than $250K To 20 Area Non-Profits Plus Two Leadership Grants
The Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation provided a record $247,500 to 20 North Texas in addition to leadership grants to Nomi Networks Founder Diana Mao and talkSTEM’s Dr. Koshi Dhingra. The 20 non-profits include the following: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Demographic … [Read more...] about The Orchid Circle Provides More Than $250K To 20 Area Non-Profits Plus Two Leadership Grants
Heritage Giving Fund Doubles Its 2021 Grants And Transitions To Moore Impact
The Heritage Giving Fund was established in 2017 at Texas Women's Foundation in order “to encourage philanthropy in the African-American/Black community, to contribute in a strategic and meaningful way and to bring a new source of funding to nonprofit organizations servings African-American women and girls throughout the North Texas area.” Today it was announced that the … [Read more...] about Heritage Giving Fund Doubles Its 2021 Grants And Transitions To Moore Impact
JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
The Orchid Giving Circle ladies really know how to end the week on a high note. Minutes ago they virtually presented $202,000 in grants to the following 13 nonprofits: Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIA): Scholarships Chetna: Culturally specific services to South Asian victims of domestic violence including legal services, develop skills in the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Orchid Giving Circle Virtually Distributes $202,000 In Grants To13 Nonprofits
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
The naysayers may pooh-pooh virtual events during these times, but the Texas Women’s Foundation has the moolah to prove otherwise. Thanks to their virtual 35th Annual Luncheon presented by Toyota on Tuesday September 29, they were able to net … not just raise, but net ... $800,000 for TWF’s Resilience Fund. But then how could you lose with Toyota VP/Chief Procurement … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
SVP To Host Online Chat Thursday From 10 To 11 A.M. With Area’s Experts On Philanthropy
Have you been wondering if North Texas’ legendary philanthropic lions have been catnapping during this epic period? Of course not! They’ve been busy connecting and reaching out to everyone from individuals, corporations to foundations to come to the aid of their neighbors. Tomorrow from 10 to 11 a.m. Social Venture Partners Dallas (SVP) is hosting "Thinking Globally, … [Read more...] about SVP To Host Online Chat Thursday From 10 To 11 A.M. With Area’s Experts On Philanthropy
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Senior VP Of Grants Dena Jackson Promoted To COO
The ladies are definitely moving up in the North Texas world of fundraising. For the past seven years, Dena Jackson has been serving as senior VP of grants and research for Texas Women’s Foundation, formerly known to the world as the Dallas Women’s Foundation. During that time she has been “directing the organization’s research, advocacy and grantmaking. Jackson’s leadership in … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Senior VP Of Grants Dena Jackson Promoted To COO
Sold-Out Alert!: Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd Annual Luncheon
It's never easy to break bad news, but if you had your heart set on attending the 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November 7, at Hilton Anatole benefiting Dallas Women's Foundation, you're out of luck ... that is, if you don't register on the "hopeful list." Tonight at Lisa and Peter Kraus's marvelous Bluffview house that was bulging over with guests, Dallas Women's … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: Barrier-Breaking Ava DuVerney To Be On Stage With Michele Norris At Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon
On the heels of the Dallas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner last Thursday night, Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson announced the plans for the Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, October 30. Co-chairing the fundraiser that will take place at the Hilton Anatole will be Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller, along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Barrier-Breaking Ava DuVerney To Be On Stage With Michele Norris At Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon
Dallas Women’s Foundation Celebrates The Launch Of Unlocking Leadership Campaign’s Leadership Key Club On Kleinert’s Terrace
As the driest May in 90 years closed down on Wednesday, May 31, Unlocking Leadership Campaign Co-Chairs Ashlee and Chris Kleinert’s terrace overlooking Bent Tree Country Club seemed downright charming. There was just enough breeze and cool drinks to keep guests outside in the 92-degree temperature to dine and celebrate the launch of the Dallas Women’s Foundation Leadership Key … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Celebrates The Launch Of Unlocking Leadership Campaign’s Leadership Key Club On Kleinert’s Terrace
JUST IN: Award-Winning Paleobiologist Dr. Hope Jahren Announced As Keynoter For Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 32nd Annual Luncheon
Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson Thompson has hardly had time to wave bye-bye to the hundreds attending last night’s Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner at the Omni, and she’s already busy announcing the speaker for the DWF’s 32nd Annual Luncheon. Can you say “paleobiologist”? Shoot! Spellcheck can’t even handle that one. But it’s a word that impresses … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winning Paleobiologist Dr. Hope Jahren Announced As Keynoter For Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 32nd Annual Luncheon