Project Partners was thrilled to serve Gladney Center for Adoption once again, this time as facilitator for the Executive Committee retreat held at the Fort Worth headquarters. The primary goal for these executive committee members and their staff leadership team was to reach a clear understanding of the strategic direction of Gladney's key programs. We'd say "mission accomplished" for this impressive group dedicated to creating bright futures through adoption.
Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center's inaugural Sunset Event
Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to preserving, protecting, and conserving our incredible Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge called on Project Partners to provide logistics coordination for their inaugural Sunset Event to be held October 10, 2018, on the grounds of the Nature Center. This event will provide for significant community engagement while honoring the Fort Worth-based Chair of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission, Ralph Duggins. We look forward to a successful partnership with Executive Director, Haily Summerford, and her distinguished volunteer committee.
Fort Worth Sister Cities International Recognized for Best Program in the Country
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.