Bank Of America Study Provides Interesting Philanthropy Insight
The folks over at Bank of America have created “The 2012 Bank of America Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy.” It’s an interesting summary of the “giving patterns, priorities and attitudes of...
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Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture Receives $1.5M in Gifts
What a great way to end the week! The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture got not just one but two mega gifts. The two endowment gifts add up to a whopping $1.5M. Yes, you read that right....
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Lyda Hill Pledges $50M To University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s...
Well, she’s gone and done it again. Lyda Hill just pledged $50 million to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Moon Shots Program. Lyda Hill (File photo) “We’re astounded by Lyda Hill’s...
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“Dancing With The Smiths” Was A Million-Dollar Night For Pat And Emmitt Smith...
The May 10th “Dancing with The Smiths” had all the markings of that high school prom — promises of hot babes in tantalizing outfits and quarterback types strutting their stuff. Organizers had impressed...
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Arthur Benjamin’s “For The Love Of Dogs” To Provide Resources For Pet Owners...
Story after story came out of the Granbury and Moore tornadoes about people and their pets. Some folks had put themselves in danger trying to save their animals during the storms. Others were trying to...
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Despite Stormy Weather, The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Was Bright...
Despite the threat of tornadoes, hail and the end of the world, The Wilkinson Center’s troops rallied on Tuesday, May 21, at the Dallas Country Club for the first Can Do luncheon. While guests were...
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Dallas Mayors Past And Present Gather To Discuss Generations Of Generosity At...
A gathering of eagles will take place at Communities Foundation of Texas from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26. Okay, so maybe not eagles, but Dallas top dogs. It’s the Generation of Generosity:...
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Dallas Film Society Board Of Directors Has Change Of Leadership And Adds...
Don Stokes Leave it to the Dallas Film Society to make some summertime blockbuster news. First DFS President/CEO Lee Papert reports that Lynn McBee is turning over her role as Board Chairman to Dallas...
View ArticleSecond Thought Theatre, Undermain Theatre And Voices Of Changes Named Donna...
The second round of TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family New Works Fund has just been announced. The three recipients of this year’s $100,000 grant are Second Thought Theatre, Undermain Theatre and Voices of...
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Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary By Bringing...
Toss that myth that nobody’s left in Dallas this time of year. Of course, you want proof! How about 400 of the area leaders and mover-and-shakers? That was the scene at the Communities Foundation of...
View ArticleA Passing: Kidd Kraddick
It’s heartbreaking when there is a death in the family, especially one you were in touch with daily and rather took for granted that it would never end. Despite the sudden end of the daily...
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Greater Dallas Chapter Of Association Of Fundraising Professionals Reveals...
One of the really “feel good” lunches is the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon when The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates heroes/heroines within the...
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: North Texas Giving Day
Brent Christopher* According to Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Brent Christopher, “For North Texas nonprofits and the causes they support, the holidays come three months early. North...
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MySweetCharity Launches North Texas Giving Day Booster Series For A Very Good...
North Texas Giving Day It’s not often. In fact it only happens once in a leprechaun’s dream. But the MySweetCharity team got together and agreed on something. Because the purpose of MSC is to cheerlead...
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: My Possibilities
My Possibilities* “My Possibilities is a 501(c)3 organization that is the only program of its kind in the U.S. providing continuing education and vocational training for adults with cognitive...
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Center For Nonprofit Management
Center for Nonprofit Management* “As you may have heard by now, it’s that time of year – time for North Texas Giving Day! If your inbox hasn’t already started filling up with Get Up & Give e-mails,...
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: Methodist Health System Foundation’s Robert S....
According to Methodist Health System Foundation Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Co-Chairs Lana Andrews and Natalie McGuire, Mike and Natalie McGuire and Lana and Barry Andrews (File photo) “We, along...
View ArticleLocal Social Empress Needs To Pick New Set Of Pals
Queenie just returned from tea with Local Social Empress (LSE). Well, actually they didn’t have tea. Way too hot, don’t you know. They did enjoy a flute or two of adult lemonade. The reason for the...
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Hillcrest Foundation Presents Methodist Health System Foundation’s BrightER...
The mailbox is getting filled with “Save The Date” cards and good news announcements. The latest to pop in was about the new Charles A. Sammons Trauma and Critical Care Tower at Methodist Dallas...
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: A Night To Remember
According to A Night To Remember Co-Chairs Cindy and Scott Collier and Kara and Ross Miller, Ross and Kara Miller and Cindy and Scott Collier* “We are honored to co-chair A Night to Remember benefiting...
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