Project Partners to Provide Board Training to Marble Falls Education Foundation

Marble Falls Education Foundation has called on Project Partners to participate in their July board work session. Lerii F. Smith, Founder and President of Project Partners, will present on the topic of “The Board’s Role in Strategic Fundraising and Community Engagement.” Lerii has 36 years of nonprofit experience, has helped raised tens of millions of dollars and in-kind gifts, and has facilitated the work of more than 250 boards, committees, and task forces. This will be Project Partners’ first collaboration with Marble Falls Education Foundation whose purpose is connecting the goodness of people with the needs of students and those who serve them.

PROJECT 4031 Teams with Project Partners for Fundraising Consulting and Project Management

PROJECT 4031 has called on Project Partners to fill their need for added capacity for fund development success. Our work will focus on fundraising event strategy/support as well as the development, launch, and extension of the Sparrow Project, a monthly giving program. The mission of PROJECT 4031 is to promote peace through physical, emotional, and spiritual support for terminally ill children and adults and their families

Cassata Catholic High School Renews Partnership with Project Partners for the Fourth Year

Following a successful year of major gifts, grants, individual giving, and annual fundraising event success – as well as a website update, Cassata Catholic High School renewed our partnership for another fiscal year of comprehensive development services. This begins our fourth year of work together. Dr. Maggie Harrison, President of Cassata said, “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Project Partners for working with Cassata. Your associates have been most helpful in Cassata's development offering their expertise, advice, and services. I cannot say enough great things about working with Christy. And I have been very impressed with the way in which Christy and Jenna planned and organized the Noche de Gracias fundraising event—all of its details, and the way in which Corinne and Kristin joined in to help out. It was all so seamless and highly professional.” Cassata is a coeducational Catholic high school in Fort Worth, offering open enrollment, self-paced learning, and a flexible schedule to prepare students of all backgrounds for college and their chosen career paths.

HEB ISD Education Foundation Renews Agreement with Project Partners for a Ninth Year

Project Partners has been retained by the HEB ISD Education Foundation for a ninth year in a row. Our partnership with this impressive board includes strategic planning, community relations and communications, fundraising, events management, program development, board and committee engagement, and nonprofit administration. Established in 1995, the mission of the HEB ISD Education Foundation is to raise and award private funds and community resources to support the HEB ISD’s commitment to excellence in education.

Project Partners Slated to Provide Training for the City of Dallas Civil Service Board

The City of Dallas Civil Service Department has retained the team at Project Partners to provide board training for its members, focusing on governance objectives, roles and responsibilities of board members, and best practices. The Civil Service Department provides employment services for approximately 83% of the positions in the City workforce. Their mission is to employ and retain the best and brightest workforce, enhancing the vitality and quality of life for all in the Dallas community.