Happy Birthday to Project Partners Founder, Lerii F. Smith!

Beginning in 1995, Project Partners has been on a joyous journey of “doing good” for our community alongside hundreds of mission-focused organizations and their staff, clients, and volunteers. Lerii Smith has been our company’s visionary leader from day 1 – always ready to help great causes and the great people behind them to reach new heights.

This month, we are coming upon a momentous point in our journey together. It’s both a chance to look back, and a chance to look forward. Most of all, it’s a chance to celebrate! It’s Lerii’s 60th birthday!

Whether you connected to Project Partners 26 years ago or 26 days ago, you can be a part of the celebration by adding your birthday message to Lerii.

Project Partners to Provide Consulting and Project Management for the Rainwater Charitable Foundation 30-Year Anniversary Leadership Awards

The Rainwater Charitable Foundation has selected Project Partners to implement two key initiatives in celebration of their 30-year anniversary.  Leadership Scholars will award scholarships to 30 high school seniors from Fort Worth high schools and Leadership Fellows will award scientific/technology scholarships to 30 PhD or post-doctoral students. We will act as a liaison between the Foundation and potential applicants, nominators, and others involved in the two programs. Our work will include developing and implementing a marketing and communications plan, crafting the selection processes, coordinating the administration of the scholarships, and managing the budget and timeline.  

The Rainwater Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas founded by Richard E. Rainwater in 1991. Since its formation, RCF has funded initiatives centered around children’s high quality education and medical research focused on finding a cure for tauopathies.

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Tarrant County College District NE Campus Returns to Project Partners for Consulting Work

Following our work to evaluate and provide recommendations for the STEPS Transitional Skills Program at the TCC Northeast Campus, Project Partners was once again retained by Tarrant County College Northeast. This time, our work will include conducting an environmental scan of community needs and community resources specific to the TCC Northeast student population and delivering the findings to the Executive Director of TCC Northeast’s Continuing Education and Engagement Division.

The Project Partners team brings experience in higher education, workforce readiness, professional development and community program development with an understanding of equity in education. How can we help build your programs?

Cassata Catholic High School Renews Partnership for A Sixth Year

After successfully navigating the challenges of fundraising through a pandemic, including shifting their annual fundraising event, Noche de Gracias, to an online/digital experience, Cassata Catholic High School has retained Project Partners for a sixth year of service. Our team will continue to provide comprehensive development services to include, major gifts, grants, individual giving, donor relations, and the Noche de Gracias event -  plus strategic communications.

Melody Derrig, Noche de Gracias Event Committee Member and Silent Auction Chair said, “Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication! Thanks also for keeping such a positive attitude in such unknown times. We are truly grateful and really enjoyed working with Project Partners on the first ever virtual Noche de Gracias event.”

Cassata Catholic High School was founded in 1975 to provide an effective, quality education that enables students of all backgrounds to raise their educational level and complete their secondary education.

Project Partners to Begin a Fourth Year of Service to the Birdville Education Foundation

The Birdville Education Foundation board renewed their agreement with Project Partners for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. This marks our fourth year of work together to enhance innovative learning and support the educational excellence of Birdville ISD. This partnership will include consulting and project management services in the areas of nonprofit administration/strategic planning, community relations and communications, fundraising, events management, program development, and board and committee engagement. There has never been a better time to support the incredible BISD staff, students, and families.   

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