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Eliot Kerlin, Jr., co-founder and managing partner at Broadwing Capital [Photo: Broadwing]
Broadwing Capital Management Closes Oversubscribed $440M Fund
by Sandra Engelland | Aug 19, 2026
The Dallas private equity firm, which invests in lower-middle-market manufacturers and service providers, exceeded its $350 million target and has now raised more than $730 million since 2022.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 19, 2025
Trinity Park Conservancy expanded its advancement team with two directors of philanthropy as it advances Harold Simmons Park, a $325 million, 250-acre project along the Trinity River featuring a 40,000-square-foot event lawn, a six-tower playground, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
May 15, 2025
Crestline said its direct lending strategy provides tailored financing solutions to sponsor- and nonsponsor-backed companies across North America.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 26, 2025
Charles Lehosit has more than two decades of experience as a digital transformation leader and previously spent 10 years with RKD developing technology solutions that answered clients' business needs, the company said.
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Matthew B. Myers [Photo: SMU]
Cox School of Business Dean to Step Down, Search Begins for Successor
by Lance Murray | Jun 21, 2024
Southern Methodist University will begin its search for a new dean of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business after Matthew B. Myers, the ninth dean of the business school, announced he will step down from that role by the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
Myers called serving as dean “the highlight of my career” and expressed appreciation for the honor....
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by Lance Murray |
May 1, 2024
Plano-based RKD said that Heller Consulting brings three decades of expertise in systems design and implementation to RKD Group's existing fundraising and marketing solutions for nonprofit organizations.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 8, 2024
RKD Group, a Plano-based fundraising and marketing solutions provider, has announced leadership changes aimed at strengthening its approach to purpose-driven client experience and omnichannel fundraising results....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 2, 2024
CEO Chris Pritcher said that along with the three leadership moves, RKD "is taking steps to better enable success for our nonprofit clients, exceeding their expectations for their experience with a more proactive strategy and acceleration of growth."
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Vidya Chadaga [Image: Business Wire photo, DI]
RKD Group Strengthens Leadership With Addition of Veteran Leader as EVP of Products, Expanding Nonprofit Fundraising Capabilities
by Lance Murray | May 12, 2023
Vidya Chadaga joins RKD Group as executive VP of Products, poised to reimagine fundraising strategies and create seamless donor experiences in the digital age.
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by Lance Murray |
May 5, 2023
Stuart Williams' appointment to the role of Vice President of Operations and Senior Fundraising Consultant at Dala Communications brings over 17 years of nonprofit fundraising experience to the firm. Williams' impressive track record of securing donations in the five and six-figure range attests to his deep understanding that fundraising is both an art and a science.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 16, 2022
Lori Read has joined Plano-based RKD Group, the leading fundraising and marketing solutions provider to nonprofits in North America, as senior vice president of strategic growth.
“Lori is a dynamic force in our industry,” CEO Tim Kersten said in a statement. “We’re excited to welcome her to RKD and anticipate our strong continued growth trajectory through her strategic leadership.”...
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 18, 2022
Steve Caldwell will lead the design and implementation of data and analytics solutions that further propel RKD's use of data to drive strategic, omnichannel marketing, and fundraising.
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[Illustration: Courtesy Republic]
Republic Cities Is Launching Its Investment Platform For Community Capital in Dallas
by Alex Edwards | Nov 16, 2020
Republic is a funding platform that allows startups to raise up to $1 million from anyone—friends, family, fans, and the general public. The Republic Cities Dallas launch means that local startups can now be highlighted on the platform and participate in a campaign raise. Interested entrepreneurs can apply now (and check out the launch event on Nov. 19).
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news on UTSW and the American Heart Association examining cardiac concerns, as well as Cook Children’s in Fort Worth receiving a grant to bolster research.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 15, 2019
The Dallas-based nonprofit fundraising and tech company says the acquisition continues its efforts to invest in data-driven technology solutions.
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by Natalie Le |
Jun 11, 2019
Last week, to celebrate the success of its 2018-19 campaign, United Way recognized its local volunteers and donors that played a part in making the financial milestone possible.
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