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Roslyn Dawson Thompson

Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon

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What do you get when you put together Roslyn Dawson Thompson, president and CEO of the Dallas Women's Foundation; Co-chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller and Honorary Co-chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ambassador Ron Kirk; and top sponsors like Presenting Sponsor Toyota, Target, Lyda Hill and Nancy C. Rogers? You get the foundation's 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon

MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation

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According to Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson,“We are fortunate to live in a state with an exceptional quality of life, low unemployment and a strong economy. Yet despite our prosperity, too many Texans lack opportunities and suffer economic hardship. That is particularly true for Texas women and girls.“From the age of 18, Texas women are … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation

“Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color

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Communities Foundation of Texas and Dallas Women's Foundation teamed up with The Vaid Group and Faces of Giving to provide a better understanding of the expanding world of philanthropy on Tuesday, October 30. Filling Communities Foundation of Texas' main hall, 350 guests learned how to identify and work with  "high net worth" donors. Here's a report from the field:On … [Read more...] about “Diversity In Philanthropy” Discussion Provided A Better Understanding About High Net Worth Donors Of Color

Dallas Women’s Foundation’s New Board Members Annnounced, Shonn Brown Named 2019-2020 Board Chair

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Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson just revealed that attorney Shonn Brown has been named the foundation’s chair-elect. Shonn will take over from current Board Chair Caren K. Lock on Monday, July 1, 2019.Having been a member of the board since 2015, Shonn has also co-chaired the foundation’s 2017 Annual Luncheon. She is also one of the founders of … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation’s New Board Members Annnounced, Shonn Brown Named 2019-2020 Board Chair

Change Of Plans Alert: Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd Annual Luncheon Moves To November 7

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In addition to North Texas simmering through the heatwave of 2018, it’s also juggling through a series of “change of plans.” Despite the 100-plus-degree temperatures, Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Ros Dawson kept her cool when she got word that the Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon keynoter Ava DuVernay wasn’t going to be able to make the Tuesday, October 30, … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd Annual Luncheon Moves To November 7

JUST IN: Toyota To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon

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As good as the Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon sounded with a line up for Co-Chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller, Honorary Co-Chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ron Kirk and speaker Ava DuVernay with NPR host Michele Norris, word has just arrived that the cherry has been neatly placed on this sweetheart deal.The presenting sponsor will be North Texas’ … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Toyota To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Dallas Women’s Foundation’s 33rd Annual Luncheon

Former CBS Entertainment Boss Keynotes Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner For Dallas Women’s Foundation

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The sponsor reception held just before the Dallas Women's Foundation's Leadership Forum & Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel was a busy and colorful affair.Over in one corner of the packed room, guests sidled up to Gerald Turner and Ray Hunt, both clad in tuxedos, as well as Gail Turner, Nancy Ann Hunt and Ashlee Kleinert. Gerald and Ray … [Read more...] about Former CBS Entertainment Boss Keynotes Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner For Dallas Women’s Foundation

‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion

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Banker and civic leader Norman P. Bagwell couldn't have been more gracious receiving the 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman's University and the Texas Woman's University Foundation. Referring to himself an "old-school banker" during his brief talk at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion on February 21, Bagwell said he's … [Read more...] about ‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion

JUST IN: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Co-Chairs, Keynote Speaker And Awardees Revealed

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Plans for Dallas Women's Foundation's 2018 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner have just been announced. Co-Chairing the annual dinner on Thursday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel will be Effie Booker-Dennison and Janice Sharry with AT&T serving as presenting sponsor.The evening's keynote speaker will be Nina Tassler, who … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Leadership Forum And Awards Dinner Co-Chairs, Keynote Speaker And Awardees Revealed

MySweet2018Goals: Roslyn Dawson Thompson

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According to Dallas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson,“2018 is being called ‘The Year of the Woman,’ and my goal is that it’s the first of many ‘Years of the Woman’!  “It is time to double down on the work to advance equality, equity and opportunity for all women and girls. At Dallas Women’s Foundation, we are … [Read more...] about MySweet2018Goals: Roslyn Dawson Thompson

Dallas Women’s Foundation Luncheon Features A STEM Pioneer—And A Surprise

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Leave it to the Dallas Women's Foundation to host a great annual luncheon—even when things don't go exactly according to plan. That was the case on Friday, October 20, when the nonprofit presented its 32nd Annual Luncheon, titled "She Who Dares," at the Hilton Anatole. The keynote speaker was Dr. Hope Jahren, a famous geobiologist whose research focuses on plants and who uses … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Luncheon Features A STEM Pioneer—And A Surprise