Annual Genesis Luncheon Keynoter Arianna Huffington Made A Wake-Up Call For...
Some of the digitally connected folks looked a bit squeamish at the Genesis Luncheon on Monday, May 15, in the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. It wasn’t that keynoter Arianna Huffington created a great...
View ArticleJUST IN: Trisha Cunningham Named North Texas Food Bank President/CEO
Incoming North Texas Food Bank Board of Directors Chair Anurag Jain just announced that Trisha Cunningham has been named president/CEO of North Texas Food Bank. Trisha Cunningham* The former Texas...
View ArticleMySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: A Double Centennial Celebration
More than 300 folks gathered at the Dallas Country Club to celebrate a double centennial and that doesn’t happen every day. But on Tuesday, May 16, the celebrants were the Dallas County Medical Society...
View ArticleJUST IN: 2017 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Awardees Announced
The news and announcements aren’t taking any time off this summer. 32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair Meagan Burton just revealed plans and the 2017 National Philanthropy Day...
View ArticleDouble Centennial Celebration Of DCMSAF And Aldredge House Included Memories...
Susan McSherry was on the verge of moving from a home that her family had carefully restored. She was amazed that despite the meticulous restoration, potential buyers were wondering where the playroom...
View ArticleJUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook To Take A Second Bow As Honorary Chair For 2017...
Mary McDermott Cook (File photo) Animal-loving philanthropist Mary McDermott Cook had so much fund fundraising as last year’s Zoo To Do‘s honorary chair that she’s signed up for a second year. In fact,...
View ArticleNorth Texas Food Bank To Commemorate The Inspiration Of Its Late...
Jan Pruitt (File photo) With Tricia Cunningham coming on board to head up North Texas Food Bank, don’t think that the late Jan Pruitt’s inspiration has ceased. Despite a lengthy health battle and her...
View ArticleJUST IN: Lisa Singleton To Chair The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s 2018...
Lisa Singleton may become the top contender for the lady who lunches for funds. She’s already chaired the Chick Lit Luncheon in 2013, St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show in 2015, The Family...
View ArticleBaylor Scott And White Health CEO/President Jim Hinton To Remain CEO, But...
Baylor Scott and White Health CEO/President Jim Hinton is not your everyday leader. Having taken over his new role in January as head of the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, he’s...
View ArticleThe Wilkinson Center Is Dealing With The Loss Of Volunteer Vickie Thompson...
Vickie Thompson (File photo) The Wilkinson Center’s Anne Reeder admitted that the past week has been tough. Longtime Wilkinson volunteer and “Lakewood Mom” Vickie Thompson suddenly died of a heart...
View ArticleMySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas
Jennifer Bartkowski* According to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer K. Bartkowski, Back when I went off to Girl Scout camp decades ago, my mother was looking for an extended break and I was...
View ArticleYesterday’s Heroes And Tomorrow’s Hopefuls Celebrated At The Frontiers Of...
Despite threatening weather, the sky was the limit for the Frontiers of Flight Museum‘s “Exploration Space 2017 Gala” on Thursday, May 18, at the Museum. For the occasion, Apollo 13 astronauts Jim...
View ArticleJUST IN: Jennifer And Richard Dix And Kristi And Ron Hoyl To Co-Chair The...
Just when you think no more news could develop in the rising summer temperatures, The Family Place team proved they were filled with news. But they weren’t sharing all the development for the annual...
View Article25th Anniversary Partners Card Program Kicks Off At Highland Park Village...
While some hunkered down due to threats of storms on Thursday, May 18, The Family Place folks weren’t gonna let a few drips hold them back from kicking off the 25th anniversary of its Partners Card...
View ArticleJUST IN: Brunettes Roz Colombo And Nancy Gopez To Co-Chair 2018 St....
Roz Colombo (File photo) Nancy Gopez (File photo) Summer fundraising ain’t taking a break. Word just arrived that brunettes Roz Colombo and Nancy Gopez will be co-chairing the 2018 St. Valentine’s Day...
View ArticleJUST IN: Returning Aware President Venise Stuart Reveals The Grant Recipients...
Venise Stuart (File photo) Venise Stuart’s dance card is getting full. Not only is she chairing the 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum, she is once again going to...
View ArticlePlans Announced For Luncheon Celebrating Susan G. Komen’s 35th Anniversary...
Breast cancer all too often was a death sentence or at least an excruciating journey, both physically and emotionally. In the early 1950’s The New York Times “refused to publish an ad for a breast...
View ArticleJUST IN: Tracy Rathbun’s Husband Will Celebrate His 20th Anniversary Heading...
When the March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chefs Auction was just three years old back in 1997, there was young fellow who was making a name for himself in these parts. In addition to his day job of...
View ArticleGeorge W. Bush Presidential Center Adds Harlan Crow, Henry Hager, Joel...
Since its opening in 2013, the George W. Bush Presidential Center has been a gathering place for all types. From international leaders comparing notes to being a favorite spot for nonprofits to...
View ArticleIn Addition To Naming Three New Trustees, Presbyterian Communities And...
Was it just about a year ago that Tim Mallad joined Presbyterian Communities and Services as president? Sure was. Now, word arrives that Tim has been named CEO of the not-for-profit organization. Tim...
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