“We want to continue to grow the spirit of giving by engaging and activating more donors as each individual gift, no matter the size, helps the collective,” says CFT Senior VP Monica Christopher.
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Communities Foundation of Texas Kicks Off North Texas Giving Day With Mightycause, a New Digital Platform
by Kevin Cummings | Jun 8, 2022
North Texas Giving Day lasts more than a day—its 14th annual event will kick off September 1 and run through September 22. To get both nonprofits and North Texans ready for it, the Communities Foundation of Texas is partnering with software company Mightycause for a new fundraising platform this year.
“We want to continue to grow the spirit of giving by engaging and activating more donors as each individual gift, no matter the size, helps the collective,” says CFT Senior VP Monica Christopher.
“We want to continue to grow the spirit of giving by engaging and activating more donors as each individual gift, no matter the size, helps the collective,” says CFT Senior VP Monica Christopher.
by Lance Murray |
May 20, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from the AT&T Performing Arts Center, DART, Aimbridge Hospitality, Acera, Fidelis Companies, The Rios Group Inc., Tech Titans, NEC Corp. of America, Texas Women’s Foundation, ATTPAC, LEARFIELD, and Hope Cottage.
Plus, Dallas ISD picks a lone finalist for superintendent.
Plus, Dallas ISD picks a lone finalist for superintendent.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 19, 2022
Development is currently underway for the startup's new high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in Seagoville
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 19, 2022
The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth wants to help launch the next batch of big ideas to shape the future of the industry.
Its Innovation Challenge accelerator program is open to members of HSC and to providers, employees, and residents within Fort Worth’s JPS Health Network. But hurry, applications are due May 30.
Its Innovation Challenge accelerator program is open to members of HSC and to providers, employees, and residents within Fort Worth’s JPS Health Network. But hurry, applications are due May 30.
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Left to right: Joanne Stephane, Heather McBride Leef, Dan Berner [Photos: Deloitte]
Deloitte’s New DEI Institute Announced at Westlake’s Deloitte University
by David Seeley | May 17, 2022
Deloitte University—the financial services and consulting giant's 'cultural home' in the Fort Worth suburb of Westlake—will be a key site for impactful events of Deloitte's new DEI Institute.
Launched with a goal of pursuing "sustained equity and belonging for all," the institute will "convene and collaborate with organizations and thought leaders to share resources and accelerate impact," says Dan Berner, Deloitte's North Texas managing partner.
Launched with a goal of pursuing "sustained equity and belonging for all," the institute will "convene and collaborate with organizations and thought leaders to share resources and accelerate impact," says Dan Berner, Deloitte's North Texas managing partner.
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 12, 2022
The DEC Network, in partnership with Charles Schwab, is putting out a call for founders of color to apply for its BIG IDEA DALLAS cohort by May 16. It calls the seven-week program a "pre-step" in a founder's journey.
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by David Seeley |
May 9, 2022
Mommies in Need is a nonprofit that provides child care for children whose mothers are seeking healthcare, or whose siblings are in the hospital. Located near Parkland Hospital, the nonprofit's facility Annie's Place makes a difference daily. Now founder and CEO Natalie Boyle is getting the word out further about this compelling need—with her new "Culture of Caring" podcast.
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by David Seeley |
May 9, 2022
This Wednesday, May 11, the DFW Alliance of Technology and Women will hold its annual Women in Tech Summit at InnoTech Dallas 2022 at the Irving Convention Center. Themed "The New, Now, and Next," the summit will be a day-long, deep dive "into the next iteration of IT and next generation of technologists."
Today, DFW*ATW announced new board members as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and prepares for its biggest event of the year.
Today, DFW*ATW announced new board members as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and prepares for its biggest event of the year.
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Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Rental Assistance at DHA
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | May 4, 2022
"Vacancies are money," says DHA chief Troy Broussard. The public housing authority decided to "think different" in coming up with solutions to a time-consuming process.
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by Quincy Preston |
May 4, 2022
Parks serve people—and they’re vital defense, too. “Climate change is upon us,” says the Trust for Public Land. “Parks are a critical weapon in the fight.”...
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 29, 2022
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) was established last month by the Biden administration with $1 billion in funding to advance biomedical and health research....
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 29, 2022
In this week’s roundup of 25 hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Bottle Rocket, Texas Health Aetna, Trinity Metro, Mitel, State Fair of Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas Afterschool, Mitel, Talus Pay, Globe Life, PHP Agency, and Texas Security Bank.
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Southwestern Medical Foundation President and CEO Kathleen Gibson has joined the board of nonprofit LaunchBio. [Image: Southwestern Medical Foundation; istockphoto]
Southwestern Medical Foundation President and CEO Joins LaunchBio Board
by Quincy Preston | Apr 29, 2022
LaunchBio, a life science and biotech nonprofit that expanded to North Texas in 2021, has announced four new board members, including Dallas-based Kathleen Gibson, along with a new board chair.
LaunchBio is working to accelerate the entrepreneurial support network in the region through collaborations with BioLabs, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, J. Small Investments, BioNTX, DLA Piper, and others.
LaunchBio is working to accelerate the entrepreneurial support network in the region through collaborations with BioLabs, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, J. Small Investments, BioNTX, DLA Piper, and others.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 28, 2022
HBCU HUB, a startup focused on connecting students to recruiters at historically Black colleges and universities, is moving its headquarters to McKinney with the aid of grant funding from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation’s Innovation Fund.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 27, 2022
Through a three-year partnership called the North Texas Funders Initiative, The Dallas Foundation and local leadership impact nonprofit RevJen Group, along with others including Lyda Hill Philanthropies, will bring leadership development training to over 300 nonprofit leaders each year.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 27, 2022
Merriman Anderson Architects is leading the restoration of the property's iconic buildings, which were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, to be used by Dream Center Dallas, a nonprofit helping people in poverty.
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