North Texas non-profits are currently facing challenges with all types of funding cutbacks. But a recent unfortunate situation might serve as a learning lesson for cash-strapped charities, donors and public relations advisors alike. A donation of $50,000, it seems, was made to an area school by an "anonymous" donor. Sounds like great news, right? Unfortunately, things … [Read more...] about A $50K Donation Results In The No Good, The Bad, The Ugly And The Disappointing For All Involved
St. Philip's School and Community Center
St. Philip’s Celebrated 25th Destiny Award Luncheon With Dr. J And Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The 25th anniversary is a big deal. And for St. Philip's School And Community Center, its Destiny Award Luncheon's 25th anniversary was celebrated with two legendary role models, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, as the keynoters at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, March 6. Adding to the standouts of the day were longtime supporters of St. Philip's, local … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s Celebrated 25th Destiny Award Luncheon With Dr. J And Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Destiny Award Luncheon Will Have A “Sterling” Conversation For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
And the announcements keep pouring in boding for a very busy spring fundraising season. The latest to arrive is about the 2023 Destiny Award Luncheon. Co-Chairs Kacy and Carter Tolleson and Honorary Co-Chairs Diana and Todd Maclin have revealed the details for the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 2023 fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 3. With this … [Read more...] about Destiny Award Luncheon Will Have A “Sterling” Conversation For St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
While Shaquille O’Neal has been carrying on his annual “Shaq-A-Claus” event in Atlanta for the holidays, he has his sights set on North Texas on Wednesday, February 23. “The Big Aristotle” will be The Parrish Family 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon speaker to close the St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s 75th anniversary year. In addition to the 7’1” four-time … [Read more...] about Shaq To Serve As 2022 Destiny Award Luncheon Speaker At St. Philip’s School Fundraiser
Tablescapes Is Sold Out With Just A Few Tickets Left For Candlelight And Central Market Serving Up A Match
Well, drat it! Less than a week away and the Dallas Kappa Kappa Gammas Alumnae Association’s 2021 Tablescapes on Tuesday, October 12, at the Dallas Country Club is so sold out. Shouldn’t surprise anybody with the lineup of 2021 Tablescape designers, speaker Alex Hitz, Honorary Chair Becky Brantley McCamey, 2021 Kappa Tablescapes Platinum Key Honoree Peggy Sewell and raffle … [Read more...] about Tablescapes Is Sold Out With Just A Few Tickets Left For Candlelight And Central Market Serving Up A Match
St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
Some good news has just arrived to warm the chill in the air. While some naysayers have claimed that virtual events were just wishful projects, other fundraising types were bound and determined to make the fundraisers successful for their non-profits. One of those home runs was the St. Philips School and Community Center’s virtual Destiny Award Luncheon on Friday, … [Read more...] about St. Philip’s 21st Annual Destiny Luncheon Beats The Virtual Odds In Achieving Its Goal
January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
As the COVID-19 continues its onslaught and vaccinations are being distributed, so the North Texas nonprofits adjust and accommodate the ever-changing demands of scheduling for the best of supporters and efforts. Here is a slew of changes to mark on your calendar: Going Virtual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon on … [Read more...] about January 19 Update: Going Virtual, Rescheduled And Transformed
2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson
Between 1916 and 1970 a movement took place in which six million African Americans abandoned the largely rural areas of the Southern United States for the urban Northeast, Midwest and West. Historically known as the Great Migration, it was the result of the post-Civil War and Reconstruction era in which “the segregationist policies known as ‘Jim Crow’ soon became the law of the … [Read more...] about 2021 Virtual Destiny Award Luncheon To Feature Pulitzer Prize-Winning Isabel Wilkerson
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
North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
According to St. Philip’s School And Community Center Individual and Alumni Giving Manager Breanna Turnley, For nearly 75 years, St. Philip’s School And Community Center has been an agent for positive change in South Dallas. We have participated in North Texas Giving Day for ten years, and each year the campaign continues to be a vessel for our ministry to flourish and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: St. Philip’s School And Community Center
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families
Despite its victimizing everyone from schoolchildren to major corporations, COVID-19 also continues to bring out the best in North Texas support. This past April the Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund provided $320,768 for organizations benefiting low-income and marginalized women, girls and families in the community. The nonprofits receiving the April Resilience … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s Resilience Fund Provides $320K+ For Low-Income/Marginalized Women, Girls And Families