Suzanne Smith

TACA Arts Accelerator Expands Focus to Mid-Size Nonprofits on the Cusp of ‘Significant Transformation’

by | Jul 17, 2025
TACA’s new cohort of four established arts groups—ranging from orchestral to outreach—is designed to create flywheel momentum across the entire creative ecosystem.
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The Last Word: When AI Rewrote the Famous “Barbie” Speech for Nonprofits
by | Mar 20, 2025
When AI rewrote the Barbie speech for nonprofits, it hit uncomfortably close to home from impossibly tight budgets to donor expectations. Social entrepreneur Suzanne Smith says it's time for leaders to dive in and try Gen AI for themselves.
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The Last Word: Social Impact Architects’ Suzanne Smith on ‘Radical Accountability’ for Nonprofits
by | May 17, 2024
The latest Edelman Trust Barometer revealed a troubling trend: trust is at all-time low, and nonprofits have lost their position as the most trusted institution in the United States. This finding was the impetus for Dallas-based Suzanne Smith, Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, to write a blog post calling for nonprofits to demonstrate "radical accountability."
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Trade Delegation From Finland Visits Dallas, Finds ‘Can-Do Attitude’
by | Nov 16, 2023
The city of Dallas recently adopted an International Affairs strategy, and the visit by the Finland delegation aimed to advance it. During a whirlwind 1-day tour, the parties discussed technology, healthcare, the arts, culture, and design as areas for potential partnerships.
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TACA Launches ‘Arts Accelerator’ for Small and Emerging Arts Nonprofits

by | Jul 13, 2023
The accelerator's first six pilot participants have already been selected and will take part in the nine-month initiative from September through May 2024. One program leader says the accelerator will be "like rocket fuel" for local arts organizations. See who made the inaugural lineup—including local dance, theater, and choral music groups.
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DI People: American Airlines, StackPath, Infolob, and More Make Leadership Moves
by | Aug 26, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from the cities of Dallas and Plano, the North Texas Commission, TPG, ParkHub, Vistra, CyrusOne, Van’s Kitchen, ROBOAMP, and more.
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5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make Dallas the City with the Biggest Heart #DallasDoingGood  

by | Jan 3, 2017
Suzanne Smith says we should be more collaborative and give our time, treasure, and talent to make Dallas a better place.
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Best quotes of 2016
Need Inspiration? Find Your Mantra in Our Top 2016 Quotes
by | Dec 21, 2016
Read through our 10 favorite quotes from this year's stories.
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Catherine Cuellar, Suzanne Smith, and Salah Boukadoum
Dallas Entrepreneurs Kick Off White House Young Leaders Program
by | Oct 7, 2016
The Young Leaders program brings together 248 business and social entrepreneurs ages 21-35 from Latin America and the Caribbean.
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