Working with both donors and nonprofits and awarding more than 5,000 grants per year, we have deep knowledge of the issues and communities you care about here in North Texas, around the state and far beyond.
09.05.2019| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
In celebration of North Texas Giving Day and Hispanic Heritage month, CFT is excited to present this enlightening conversation. As we continue to leverage the values of diversity and encourage philanthropy across all communities, this event is aimed to unite our community around creating impact. Our panelists for the event include Latino business leaders and influencers who will share their insight on trends in philanthropy in the Latino community and a demographic snapshot of North Texas Hispanics.
09.11.2019|
Join us for CFT4B's 18th annual Freedom Day to honor the lives lost and forever changed on 9.11.2001. Over the past 17 years, Freedom Day events have brought together more than 13,000 volunteers, who donated a total of more than 45,000 volunteer service hours.
08.29.2019| 5 pm
As part of CFT's fall letter of inquiry (LOI) process, grant funding is available to local nonprofits in in the areas of: community services (social services, veterans, youth), environment, health, and racial equity. There is also a special grant opportunity for organizations who plan to recognize the centennial of the 19th Amendment through events and programs. Applications are now open and are due by 5pm on August 29.
08.28.2019| 3:30 pm
Are you are a company, nonprofit or curious professional who wants to make a difference? Come learn more about the benefits of our CFT for Business (CFT4B) network! Join us for our monthly coffee and tea series with CFT's Sejal Desai and Kymberlaine Banks on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3:30 pm: August 28, September 25, October 30 and November 27.
09.19.2019|
Communities Foundation of Texas’ 11th Annual North Texas Giving Day is the nation's largest 18-hour online community-wide giving event designed to empower every person to give back by supporting any and all of the 2,700 local nonprofits and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform. During North Texas Giving Day, everyone has the opportunity to be a philanthropist to build a stronger and more vibrant community. Save the date to get up and give!
08.27.2019| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Interested in learning how to retain donors and build lasting relationships? Then join us for a Donor Stewardship training!
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