Fort Worth received their ninth win for Best Overall Program at the recent Sister Cities International Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. The awards competition, which was open to over 500 sister city programs nationwide, recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding sister city programs that are promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. Project Partners has proudly served as Fort Worth Sister Cities’ partner for good since 2008.
More than $1.8 million raised during work with the Plano ISD Education Foundation
Project Partners concluded a four-year assignment with the Plano ISD Education Foundation, providing grant writing and grant program management. The partnership provided continuity through three Executive Director transitions and assured investments of more than $800,000 to the students and staff of Plano ISD, not counting a million dollar Toyota grant and several other multi-year grants. We also focused very successfully on prospecting for new relationships and funding opportunities. Funds raised supported STEM initiatives, AVID programs, grants to educators, an outdoor science camp, family literacy, teacher externships, and more. The Plano ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to help all students in the Plano Independent School District achieve their full potential by providing financial support to educators and academic programs. Their board and Executive Director, Kristin Alexander, do a super job.
Cassata Catholic High School Renews Partnership with Project Partners
After a record-setting year of major gifts, grants, individual giving, and annual fundraising event success, Cassata Catholic High School renewed our agreement for another fiscal year of comprehensive development services. This begins our third year of work together. 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.
May 24th Fort Worth Sister Cities Mayor's International Dinner and Global Awards
Project Partners once again served as logistics coordinator and show producer for the May 24th Fort Worth Sister Cities Mayor’s International Dinner and Global Awards event which boasted more than 500 guests at the Omni in downtown Fort Worth. As part of the 2014 assessment and messaging work, we helped Fort Worth Sister Cities transform this major, annual event from a themed fundraiser to a mission-driven event and integral initiative of the annual giving campaign. The Members Circle donors now make this event possible, and benefit from tables and tickets, providing an opportunity to widen this thriving network of individuals, organizations, corporations, and community leaders dedicated to expanding global relationships for peace and prosperity at home and abroad.
2018 North Texas Giving Day Kick-off Event
The North Texas Community Foundation (NTCF) has called on Project Partners once again to provide expert event management for the 2018 North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) kick-off event which will be held this year on September 19th, the evening before North Texas Giving Day, at Shipping & Receiving in Fort Worth. With scheduled giving an option this year, nonprofits registered for NTGD will use this event as a head start for their board members and donors while enjoying wonderful music, food, and prize drawings provided by NTCF. This is especially fun for us, as we also manage NTGD for a good number of our clients.