The Texas Women's Foundation (TXWF) has appointed non-profit veteran Karen Hughes White as its new president and chief executive officer. The Dallas-based foundation, which advances economic security and leadership for Texas women and girls, said White has a 20-year record focusing on the needs of women, girls and children. "After an extensive search, Texas is excited to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Taps Non-Profit Veteran Karen Hughes White As President and CEO
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TXWF Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration Details Announced With ABC’s Deborah Roberts Moderating
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 2024 Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration Co-Chairs Sakina Rasheed Foster and Veronica Torres Hazley have just revealed the speaker, the 2024 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader awardees and the program for the annual fundraiser. First, let’s drop the impressive names who will be featured at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about TXWF Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration Details Announced With ABC’s Deborah Roberts Moderating
Hattie Hill To Serve As TXWF’s Executive-In-Residence As Interim President/CEO Dena Jackson Departs
It was back on Tuesday, March 14, when, after a year and a month serving as Texas Woman's Foundation (TXWF) president/CEO, Miki Woodard resigned. This past summer Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Dena Jackson was named interim CEO, while a nationwide search got underway for a permanent president/CEO. Now TXWF Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons has reported that, "While … [Read more...] about Hattie Hill To Serve As TXWF’s Executive-In-Residence As Interim President/CEO Dena Jackson Departs
MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
According to Texas Women’s Foundation Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons, “At a time when gender-focused granting wasn’t widely embraced, Texas Women’s Foundation was a pioneer in the now proven fact that investing in women creates a ripple effect impacting generations to come. Empowered women not only rise themselves but also elevate the entire community, magnifying the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Texas Women’s Foundation
Three Giving Circles At Texas Women’s Foundation Provided $707,688 For 69 Non-Profits In 2023
It’s been a very busy year for Texas Women’s Foundation’s three giving circles — Orchid Giving Circle, The Village Giving Circle and Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle. All three combined had contributed $707,688 in grants for 69 non-profits in 2023 alone! Since being established at Texas Women's Foundation, the three circles combined have provided $3.55M in … [Read more...] about Three Giving Circles At Texas Women’s Foundation Provided $707,688 For 69 Non-Profits In 2023
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations
Many folks don't take action until the deadline is just around the corner. But the deadline for the Texas Women's Foundation's nominations for the Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leaders Awards is a little more than a week away — Tuesday, October 31, to be exact. Recognized at the Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the … [Read more...] about Deadline Nears For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leaders Nominations
Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon
Empowering Texas women and girls was the order of the day on Tuesday, September 26, when the Texas Women's Foundation held its 38th Annual Luncheon. Titled "Past, Present and Future," the fundraiser attracted nearly 1,000 guests to the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The empowerment theme was established from the get-go, when Tiffany Solano and the Highland Park Lads and Lassies … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Focuses On “Real Change” For Women And Girls At Its Annual Luncheon
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid)
Texas Women's Foundation's 38th Annual Luncheon will hold forth at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, September 26, with The Dallas Mavericks as the presenting sponsor. For its keynote speaker, Luncheon Co-Chairs Ashleigh Everett and Yolanda Garcia have arranged to have actress/advocate Storm Reid. According to Foundation Interim President/CEO Dena L. Jackson, "We … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Is Taking Its 38th Annual Luncheon By Storm (Reid)
Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
Texas Women’s Foundation has a slate of new officers as well as new board members who will take over Saturday, July 1. Newly appointed board chair is Carrie Freeman Parson, who succeeds Hilda Galvan, who will transition to the role of past chair on the executive committee. According to Carrie, “Hilda has demonstrated steadfast leadership these past two years, and we are … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation Has New Board Chair, Executive Committee Officers And Members
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Undertakes A Search To Replace President/CEO Miki Woodard
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