Anyone who thinks a fundraising event is pulled together in a couple of weeks needs a severe talking to. And when it comes to honoring people and organizations, there’s still another challenge in selecting the right ones. Perhaps that's why the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dallas Chapter has already kicked off the process of selecting the honorees who … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Now Open for 2021 National Philanthropy Day Awards
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The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
Thanks to The Village Giving Circle, there are 15 nonprofits that did a heck of a lot better than the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. Via an online presentation, The Village Giving Circle presented a quarter of a million dollars to the organizations. According to The Village Giving Circle Co-Chair/co-founding officer Lisa Montgomery, “The Village Giving Circle is honored to partner … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon To Virtually Celebrate Honorees On Friday The 13th
Friday the 13th may bode bad luck for some, but for the Greater Dallas Association of Fundraising Professionals it’s going to be a celebration this November. That’s when Board President Shawn Wills and Luncheon Co-Chairs Tanya Downing and Ben Vann have arranged for a virtual celebration for its 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. This year’s honorees include the … [Read more...] about 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon To Virtually Celebrate Honorees On Friday The 13th
The Village Of Giving Launch More Than Doubled Its Goal In Founding Members And Funds
While the NFL was having its final draft day at AT&T Stadium, a group of pioneering women were making their own news by launching The Village Giving Circle at attorney Shonn Brown’s home on the afternoon of Sunday, April 29. The presentation would be made by founding Giving Circle officers Diane Reeves, Vera Ingram, Shawn Wills, Frances Cudjoe-Waters, Anika Cail, Lisa … [Read more...] about The Village Of Giving Launch More Than Doubled Its Goal In Founding Members And Funds
JUST IN: Jerry Seinfeld Will Headline CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”
Poor old Jerry Seinfeld. He sold off 17 of his classic Porsches and Bugs back on March 11. The projected estimate for the auction was a whopping $32M, but it only brought in $22M. But don’t go feeling way too sorry for Jerry. He’s still the comedian/writer/actor that pulls ‘em in whenever he hits the road. And that’s exactly what’s gonna happen on Saturday, September 10, at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jerry Seinfeld Will Headline CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”