philanthropy

The Dallas Foundation Launches Rising GENerosity to Engage the Next Wave of Philanthropic Leaders

by | Dec 4, 2024
The Rising GENerosity kickoff at Dallas’ Park House brought together changemakers aged 25 to 50 for an evening of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh inspiration. See highlights in our gallery.
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The Dallas Foundation Adds Impact, Partnership Chiefs as It Eyes Next Phase of Growth
by | Sep 12, 2024
The Dallas Foundation is charging up its C-suite, bringing on two powerhouse executives to accelerate its community mission as it approaches its 100th birthday in 2029.
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Perot Museum Names Impactful Exec as New Chief Learning Officer
by | May 3, 2024
Drexell Owusu joins the museum after leading The Dallas Foundation as its chief impact officer and previously serving the Dallas Regional Chamber as its SVP of education & workforce.
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Bush Center’s Kenneth A. Hersh To Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award for Lifetime Achievements and Philanthropy
by | Feb 9, 2024

Kenneth A. Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas has been selected for membership in the prestigious Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc.,...

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Second Century Kickoff: Dallas Historical Society Has New Name, Logo, Award Category for Luncheon

by | Sep 24, 2023

Dallas Historical Society is kicking off its second century with a new awards luncheon logo and name and introducing a new awards category while continuing to honor its traditions.

The Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence luncheon was formerly called Awards for Excellence. The new awards category is the Dallas Historical Society’s Benefactor of the Year....

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The Meadows Foundation Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Marking $1.36B in Total Grants
by | Jul 13, 2023
Founded in Dallas in 1948 by Al and Virginia Meadows, the foundation has supported programs across Texas, leaving a lasting legacy in all 254 counties. The foundation has provided $1.36 billion through more than 10,000 grants to 3,700 different organizations and groups throughout the state.
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Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford launched the company in 1999, It's getting bought by global games giant Embracer.
Gearbox Entertainment Launches Initiative to Organize, Direct Philanthropic Efforts
by | Apr 25, 2023

Gearbox Entertainment Co., an award-winning creator and distributor of transmedia entertainment, has launched Gearbox Gives, a new initiative that organizes and directs the studio’s philanthropic work....

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Mary Kay Foundation Gives $150K To Provide Cancer Resources To Underserved Female Populations
by | Jun 8, 2021
Dallas' Mary Kay Foundation has donated $150,000 to CancerCare to provide direct support to women who are most in need of financial or emotional assistance.
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Gates Foundation Scientist Joins Dallas Philanthropist to Talk Status of COVID-19 Vaccine—and Biotech in DFW

Dr. Lynda Stuart of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation talked with philanthropist and entrepreneur Lyda Hill in a virtual discussion moderated by Nicole Small, CEO of LH Capital/Lyda Hill Philanthropies.

Here's the takeaway.
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Toyota Motor North America Makes Five Executive Changes to Social Innovation, Toyota de Mexico Operations
by | Jul 22, 2020
Sean Suggs will be taking on the role of group vice president, chief social innovation officer on Sept. 1 after Plano-based Albert Smith, Jr. retires.
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Five Impact Organizations Move to the Water Cooler at Dallas’ Future-Focused Pegasus Park
by | Jul 16, 2020
California-based Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation—a venture philanthropy group—will expand to Dallas with the move. Dallas-based founding tenants Commit Partnership, The Dallas Foundation, United to Learn, and Uplift Education served as thought partners during a multi-year planning process. Prospective Water Cooler tenants may receive reduced rent and access to a 'What-Else-Do-You-Need-to-be-Awesome' fund.
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Nowitzkis Named Honorary Chairs for North Texas Giving Day

by | May 28, 2019
The retired Dallas Mavericks star and his wife, Jessica, are challenging North Texans to beat last year's record giving to benefit nonprofits in a 20-county area.
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Follow the Money: YourCause Exits in $157M Deal; Viziv Technologies Raises $1.37M; Floafers Gets $200K
by | Jan 10, 2019
You’ll also find news about Envy Gaming, Pieces Technologies, Baicells, KonaTel, VaaS International Holdings, Munck Wilson Mandala, and more in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity with ties to North Texas.
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By the Numbers: North Texas Giving Day Collects Record $48M
by | Sep 21, 2018
The 18-hour giving extravaganza — powered by Communities Foundation of Texas — culminated a 10-day effort to raise funds for 2,690 North Texas nonprofits. Here's the top of the leaderboards and a gallery.
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Plano’s YourCause Buys Corporate Giving Competitor
by | Aug 10, 2017
Similar to YourCause, the Charleston, South Carolina startup builds software platforms aimed to organize corporations' philanthropic efforts.
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