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Susan G. Komen to Host Fort Worth ‘More Than Pink’ Walk and Plano ‘Race for the Cure’ in October

by | Sep 9, 2024
Dallas-based Susan G. Komen said the "Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure" will take place in Plano on Saturday, Oct. 19, and the Fort Worth "More Than Pink" Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. Komen is the world’s leading breast cancer organization.
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Kips Bay Decorator Show House Unveils Its 2024 Dallas Design Showplace
by | Aug 19, 2024
Once intended to become Dallas' first Mandarin Oriental hotel, the property sits between the historic Rosewood Mansion and the planned Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. Opening Oct. 25, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House will showcase the work of noted interior designers while benefitting nonprofits.
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The Dallas Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Spring Grants to Local Nonprofits, Opens Summer Cycle
by | Jul 23, 2024
Twenty-six Dallas County organizations secured support for causes spanning animal welfare to breast cancer assistance. Now, the foundation is gearing up for its Summer Grant Cycle, targeting nonprofits focused on early childhood development, family homelessness, workforce readiness, and more.
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Texas Women’s Foundation Names Veteran Exec as New President and CEO

by | Apr 19, 2024
The search for a new leader has been a significant focus for Dallas-based Texas Women’s Foundation since 2023. The appointment of Karen Hughes White, a veteran nonprofit executive, as the new president and CEO of the organization marks the conclusion of its extensive search process. 
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Dallas-Based Think Tank Taps Rice University Head as Its New President, CEO
by | Feb 9, 2024
Legal scholar David Leebron succeeds former Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, bringing two decades of organizational leadership to Texas 2036, a nonpartisan, nonprofit policy organization founded by Tom Luce.
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North Texas’ BSN SPORTS Donates $275K in Sporting Goods To ‘Beat the Streets’ Initiative
by | Dec 21, 2023
Beat the Streets fosters youth development for student-athletes in underserved communities via mentoring and life guidance taught in quality wrestling programs. BSN President Terry Babilla says the donation is about not just helping young wrestlers win on the mat, but "in life, too."
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New Mexico Nonprofit Leader to Take CitySquare Reins as CEO

by | Jun 16, 2023
Annam Manthiram, the incoming CEO of Dallas's CitySquare, plans to weave a 'safety net of love and community' to tackle poverty and homelessness, driving forward a mission born from her own personal journey of overcoming systemic adversity.
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The Magdalen House Announces 2023 Board of Director Members

by | Feb 10, 2023

Dallas-based nonprofit The Magdalen House has announced the members of its 2023 board of directors.

Founded in 1987, The Magdalen House is a nonprofit organization that helps women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles.

“We are beyond grateful to welcome our 2023 slate of board members,” Lisa Kroencke, executive director of The Magdalen House, said in a statement....

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Big Thought, Fossil Group to Host Annual Works of Heart Event on Feb. 9
by | Feb 3, 2023

Big Thought, a Dallas-based impact education nonprofit and accessories retail giant Fossil Group are hosting the community arts event Works of Heart on Feb. 9 at Fossil’s headquarters in Richardson....

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Education Nonprofit Big Thought Names New Chief Operating Officer
by | Jan 25, 2023

Mustapha Beydoun has been named chief operating officer of Dallas-based Big Thought, an impact education nonprofit.

Beydoun will partner with Big Thought CEO Byron Sanders in this role leading key departments across the organization, including finance, people and culture, information technology, and operations....

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