28th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, with presenting sponsor KERA, will honor recipients in seven categories at the 28th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 15, 2013, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Dallas, Landmark Ballroom.  The awards luncheon will be emceed by long-time supporter Scott Murray.

Luncheon chair Kimberly Humphries and co-chair Julia Nicol announce the 2013 award recipients in seven categories:

Lyda Hill

Outstanding Philanthropist - nominated by Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and sponsored by Clarkson-Davis

The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation

Outstanding Foundation - sponsored and nominated by Children’s Medical Center

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

Outstanding Corporation - nominated by Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, Inc. [CISDR] and sponsored by the Trinity Trust Foundation

Forrest Hoglund

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – nominated by Perot Museum of Nature and Science and sponsored by Dini Partners

April Box Chamberlain, CFRE

Outstanding Fundraising Executive - nominated by Stephen Folsom, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Methodist Health System Foundation and sponsored by Nancy Ann Hunt

Ariana Luterman, age 13

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - nominated by Brian Donovan and sponsored by the Todd and Abby Williams Family Foundation

Kent Skipper

Special Recognition Award, nominated by the Greater Dallas Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals and sponsored by Salesmanship Club of Dallas

"We are proud to present and pay tribute to these outstanding individuals who exhibit incredible civic leadership and philanthropy. They are stewarding our communities, from charity to impact," emphasized this year's Dallas National Philanthropy Day Chair, Kimberly Humphries.

The Greater Dallas Chapter of AFP was among the first to begin celebrating National Philanthropy Day in 1981.  Today, over 700 attend the luncheon which includes AFP members and community leaders.   National Philanthropy Day celebrates the great contributions philanthropy, and those who work in the philanthropic process, make to our community.  AFP Chapters involve more than 28,000 individuals in celebrating philanthropy each year.

Additional sponsors include Diane and Hal Brierley, sponsors of the VIP Reception held prior to the luncheon.  Luncheon tickets are $95 each, $950 for a table of ten or $1,350 for a premium table of ten.  For further information on tickets and sponsorships, visit afpdallas.org or contact Madeleine Crouch at 972-233-9107, ext. 204, afpchapteroffice@afpdallas.org

CIS Dallas Line Drive Luncheon

Please join Communities In Schools Dallas Region

for the Line Drive Luncheon

Featuring Texas Rangers Manager Ron Washington,

Outfielder David Murphy and

Texas Baseball Hall of Famer Talmage Boston

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Edison’s (1724 Cockrell Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75215)

Tickets are $75, with sponsorship packages available starting at $1,000

Includes limited seating luncheon, silent auction and complimentary parking.

This will be a sell out!  Click here to reserve your ticket today.

Crystal Charity Luncheon and Fashion Show

and Neiman Marcus Downtown
invite you to the
Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show
Thursday, September 8, 2011

The luncheon will honor the Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas, as selected by members of the Crystal Charity Ball Committee.

The 2011 Best Dressed Women of Dallas are Tricia Besing, Nancy Carter, Robyn Conlon, Claire Emanuelson, Kim Miller, Pat McEvoy, Pam Perella, Nancy Rogers, Lee Ann White and Ellen Winspear.

Elaine Agather will be the 2011 Best Dressed Hall of Fame Honoree. Longtime Crystal Charity benefactor Annette Simmons will serve as Honorary Chairman of this year’s luncheon.

The 2011 Crystal Charity Ball will benefit eight beneficiaries with a collective need of $4,265,030: Communities in Schools, Contact Crisis Line, Dallas Mission for Life, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Methodist Health System Foundation,
Nexus Recovery Center, Trinity River Mission and Vickery Meadow Learning Center.

Prizes include: a fabulous Paris vacation with 2 nights at Mandarin Oriental, 2 tickets to Valentino Fall 2012 show in March 2012, and 2 business class round trips on American Airlines; NM Downtown shopping spree; and Canyon Ranch 7-night spa getaway for two.

Tickets for the luncheon may be purchased by calling 214-526-5868 x25.

10th Annual “Kids Come First” Diamond Gala

10th Annual “Kids Come First” Diamond Gala
Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Omni Mandalay Las Colinas
6:30 p.m.

CISDR’s 25th Birthday celebration shines brilliantly with this spectacular event set prominently as the 2011 showpiece. We are thrilled to announce that Amy Turner is serving as Chair of our 2011 “Kids Come First” Diamond Gala!

During this anniversary celebration, CISDR is especially privileged to have Kathy Klingaman and Barbara Hunt Crow’s involvement in such noteworthy roles. As Honorary Chair of the Gala, Kathy offers her dynamic leadership and enthusiasm to this organization. Barbara Hunt Crow is graciously serving as Honorary Chairperson for the entire year’s birthday celebration. Barbara’s guidance and selfless spirit are inspirational. Together these women are articulate and enthusiastic advocates for CISDR and the struggling, yet capable young students we serve and we are truly appreciative of their active involvement and dedication.

Please join them and all of us on June 4th for a dazzling, diamond studded evening of fine dining, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions and more! Click here to register.

Dream Achievers Breakfast

When: Wednesday August 25, 2010
7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m
Where: Prestonwood County Club in North Dallas
Tickets: $40 each
Benefitting: Communities in Schools - Dallas Region

Featuring:
Nancy Lieberman - Head Coach, Texas Legends, NBA Development League
Helen Giddings - State Representative
Marie Diaz - President & CEO, Pursuit of Excellence, Inc.

The second in a series of three Dream Achievers Breakfasts, the breakfast features three dynamic women who will share their stories about “achieving their dreams.”

For reservations and sponsorship information: http://www.cisdallas.org/Events/Breakfast

Contact: Vicki LaRoe at 214-827-0955 x 235 or vickil@cisdallas.org

Communities In Schools Dallas Region, Inc. was founded in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. As experts in collaboration and in providing comprehensive case-managed services, CISDR’s professional staff brings community resources into schools to work in the interest of at-risk children in a coordinated, caring and cost-effective way. Currently, CISDR operates in 75 schools in 10 school districts in Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson and Rockwall counties.

Communities in Schools - Home Tour & Italian Fair

Come tour a magnificent 11,814 sq ft Tuscan-style home by Gatto Homes. All proceeds from the tour benefit Communities In Schools Dallas Region. The Home Tour will feature an Italian Fair with wine tastings, live music, an art show and Italian food.

When: August 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Stonebriar Creek Estates, 6 Stonebriar Way, Frisco

Tickets: $20 each or $30 per couple

http://www.cisdallas.org/Events/Home_Tour

Contact: Vicki LaRoe at 214-827-0955 x 235 or vickil@cisdallas.org