News & Events
We enjoy engaging with philanthropic professionals and often speak at national conferences, seminars and public events. View our events schedule and latest news to see what the Dini Spheris team is up to.
News
To Our Neighbors and Friends in Louisiana and East Texas
Dini Spheris
August 31, 2020
To Our Neighbors and Friends in Louisiana and East Texas And to those of us who escaped Hurricane Laura’s might: As the news and pictures continue ...
Resources for Navigating COVID-19
Dini Spheris Newsletter
April 3, 2020
We are all finding ways to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. We put together some resource information in this article that we hope you all find helpful.
Fundraising in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dini Spheris
March 12, 2020
We are being asked by clients, friends and professional colleagues – what can we expect in terms of fundraising as we make our way through this season of coro...
Dini Spheris 2019 Mid-Year Newsletter
Dini Spheris Newsletter
July 17, 2019
We would like to share with you what's been happening at Dini Spheris during the first half of 2019!
Child Advocates of Fort Bend Expanding
Houston Chronicle
April 5, 2019
Child Advocates of Fort Bend County breaks ground on expansion that will enable more children to be served
Center for Hearing and Speech and Texas Children’s Hospital Unite
TMC News
February 22, 2019
The Center for Hearing and Speech and Texas Children's Hospital will soon be working together under one roof
Dini Spheris 2018 Mid-Year Newsletter
Dini Spheris Newsletter
July 20, 2018
Please take a few minutes and read about the exciting things happening at Dini Spheris!
Mississippi Aquarium Breaks Ground in Gulfport
Mississippi Today
May 12, 2018
Congratulations to our client, Mississippi Aquarium, as its construction kick-off event was "Sail"ebrated on Friday, May 11, 2018!!
Dallas Holocaust Museum Breaks Ground on New Facility
Dallas News
October 10, 2017
On Tuesday, October 10, the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new larger facility that will be loc...
INTEGRIS Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery Groundbreaking
The Oklahoman
October 5, 2017
Six years ago, Kelly Dyer Fry, Reggie Whitten, Terri White and Dr. Murali Krishna, met to discuss what they could do to fight the opioid epidemic ravaging the s...
Dallas Holocaust Museum Receives $2 Million Grant
Patron Magazine
June 22, 2017
This week the Dallas Holocaust Museum received a $2 million grant from the Dallas-based W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). Am...
Dallas Theater Center Wins Regional Theatre Tony at 71st Annual Tony Awards
June 13, 2017
Congratulations to our friends at the Dallas Theater Center for winning the prestigious Tony Award for best regional theater. As a former client, we know how ha...
My Possibilities Announces Expansion and Launches $25 Million Capital Campaign
Richardson Living
May 1, 2017
Congratulations to our former client, My Possibilities, on the recent announcement of its plans for expansion and launch of its $25 million capital campaign.
AT&T Performing Arts Center Offered $12M by Moody Foundation
The Dallas Morning News
April 10, 2017
Congratulations to our former client, AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC), the recipient of $12 million from the Galveston-based Moody Foundation.
Resource Center Dallas Exceeds Campaign Goal
February 7, 2017
Congratulations to our client, Resource Center Dallas for exceeding its campaign goal!
Dini Spheris Offers Development Best Practices Series
January 3, 2017
At Dini Spheris, we know a strategic fundraising program is a necessary ingredient for success, which is why we are so excited to partner with United Way of Gre...
Dallas Holocaust Museum Announces New Home in West End
D Magazine
October 27, 2016
The Dallas Holocaust Museum recently announced details of plans to build a new facility in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas. The new 50,000 squ...
Resource Center Moves into New Building
May 23, 2016
Congratulations to Resource Center on the Grand Opening of its new LGBT Community Center...
Notre Dame School Celebrates Its Donors and Receives Blessing of the Building
April 26, 2016
On April 20, Notre Dame School celebrated its “Hearts and Hammers” campaign by inviting the major donors to tour the renovated building which has be...
Dini Spheris Principal David Jones to become CEO of George Bush Presidential Library Foundation
April 20, 2016
It is with great pride that Dini Spheris bids farewell to longstanding Board member, principal and consultant, David Jones. David came to Dini Spheris 28 years ...
Events
September 30, 2020
2020 Campaign Planning and Management Course
Time:10:00 AM
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
On September 30, 2020, Dini Spheris Principal, Holly Lang and Senior Consultant, Nicole S. McWhorter, CFRE, will be the instructors for the Campaign Planning an...
September 9, 2020
Webinar – Demystifying Impact Investing: A Look at Creative Funding Opportunities for the Social Sector
Time:10:00 AM
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
On September 9, 2020 at 10 am CST, Dini Spheris Principal, Angela Hodson will be facilitating the webinar, “Demystifying Impact Investing: A Look at Creat...
August 26, 2020
Webinar – Effective Strategy: Planning With Purpose
Time:3:00 PM CST
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
On Wednesday, August 26 at 3 pm CST, Dini Spheris Consultant, Nadeen Mustafa, along with Iffa Kazi Davis, will be the speaking during the “Effective Strat...
July 7, 2020
2020 Development Best Practices Series Session VI – The Donor Cycle: Prospect Stages and Methods
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
Development Best Practices: Taking your Development Program to the Next Level In the nonprofit sector, philanthropy makes great things possible. A strong fundra...
June 16, 2020
Webinar – Giving USA: The 2019 Annual Report on Philanthropy and COVID-19 Lessons Learned
Time:12:00 PM
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
United Way of Greater Houston and Dini Spheris are pleased to announce the annual presentation of Giving USA: The 2019 Annual Report on Philanthropy. This year...
June 9, 2020
Webinar – Partnering and Pivoting During COVID-19: A Conversation with Foundations Featuring: The LEGO Foundation and Arnold Ventures
Time:10:00 AM
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
On June 9, 2020 at 10:00 am CST, we will be hosting the webinar, Partnering and Pivoting During COVID-19: A Conversation with Foundations Featuring: The LEGO Fo...
June 2, 2020
2020 Development Best Practices Series Session V – The Development Plan: Shaping Strategy, Goals and Actions
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
Development Best Practices: Taking your Development Program to the Next Level In the nonprofit sector, philanthropy makes great things possible. A strong fundra...
May 7, 2020
Webinar – You’re Accepting Stimulus Money – Utilizing, Leveraging and Communicating Nontraditional Revenue
Time:11:00 AM
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
On May 7, 2020 at 11 am CST, we invite you to join us on this webinar that is primarily focused on organizations that have been approved for a PPP Loan or other...
May 6, 2020
Webinar – What’s In Your Budgeting Toolkit? Budget Realignment and Avoiding Layoffs
Time:10:00 AM
Location:
Virtual
Houston,
TX
On May 6, 2020 at 10 am CST, we invite you to join us on this webinar that will be focused on organizations based and/or operating in Texas. We will discuss lev...
May 5, 2020
2020 Development Best Practices Series Session IV – Infrastructure: Ensuring Efficient Capacity, Resources and Operations
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
Development Best Practices: Taking your Development Program to the Next Level In the nonprofit sector, philanthropy makes great things possible. A strong fundra...
Solid Ground: Reorienting Expectations and Discovering Hope in the COVID-19 Era
Time:8:30 AM
Location:
Virtual - Webinar
Pensacola,
FL
Pensacola State College has invited Dini Spheris Principal, Michelle Buchanan, to be a speaker at it’s webinar, “Solid Ground: Reorienting Expectati...
April 29, 2020
Webinar – Hometown Talks: Pivoting to Best and Next Practices During and After COVID-19
Time:3:00 PM
Location:
Virtual Webinar
Houston,
TX
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 3 pm CST, Dini Spheris Principal, Holly Lang, will be one of three panelists that collectively share “real time” experiences...
April 22, 2020
Webinar – What Do I Do Now? Fundraising Amidst This Crisis
Time:10:00 AM
Location:
Virtual Webinar
Houston,
TX
On April 22, 2020 at 10:00 am, Dini Spheris Consultant, Nicole McWhorter, CFRE and Principal, Angela Hodson will be helping you determine what to do now, what t...
April 1, 2020
2020 Development Best Practices Series Session III – Staffing: Effective Utilization of Fundraising Employees
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
Development Best Practices: Taking your Development Program to the Next Level In the nonprofit sector, philanthropy makes great things possible. A strong fundra...
March 3, 2020
2020 Development Best Practices Series Session II – Leadership: Board Governance and Development
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
Development Best Practices: Taking your Development Program to the Next Level In the nonprofit sector, philanthropy makes great things possible. A strong fundra...
February 19, 2020
2020 Nonprofit Law Institute
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
On February 19, Dini Spheris Senior Consultant, Nicole S. McWhorter, CFRE, will be one of four panelists participating in a discussion about Staying the Mission...
February 12, 2020
2020 Texas Association of Community College Foundations (TACCF) Annual Conference
Time:2:00 PM
Location:
Hotel Contessa San Antonio Riverwalk
306 W Market Street
San Antonio,
TX 78205
We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 Texas Association of Community College Foundations (TACCF) annual conference on February 12-14, 2020. TACCF is a profes...
February 4, 2020
2020 Development Best Practices Series Session I – Philanthropy 101: Fundamental Elements of Strong Fundraising
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
Development Best Practices: Taking your Development Program to the Next Level In the nonprofit sector, philanthropy makes great things possible. A strong fundra...
November 15, 2019
AFP Greater Houston Chapter 2019 National Philanthropy Day
Time:11:00 AM
Location:
Hilton Americas
1600 Lamar Street
Houston,
TX 77010
Friday, November 15, 2019, is AFP Greater Houston Chapter’s 2019 National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. We are proud to be a sponsor of this annual ev...
November 14, 2019
AFP Oklahoma Chapter 2019 National Philanthropy Day
Time:3:00 PM
Location:
OK Hall of Fame - Gaylord Pickens Museum
1400 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City,
OK 73106
Thursday, November 14, 2019, is AFP Oklahoma Chapter’s 2019 National Philanthropy Day workshop and awards ceremony. We are proud to be a 2019 sponsor of t...