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
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 ...
Star of Hope Mission Breaks Ground for New Cornerstone Community℠ Campus
April 7, 2016
Congratulations to Star of Hope, Houston’s premiere service provider to homeless men, women and families, on the groundbreaking for the exciting new Co...
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts Exceeds its Campaign Goal
March 8, 2016
Congratulations to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on exceeding its campaign goal. In addition to exceeding its goal, Tobin Center also announced a w...
Dallas Zoo Begins Construction on $13.5 Million Hippo Habitat
Dallas Zoo Blog
February 26, 2016
Construction on the 3.5-acre Simmons Hippo Outpost at the Dallas Zoo has begun. The immersive waterhole habitat will include a giant underwater viewing area. ...
Events
July 31, 2019
West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days 2019
Time:12:00 PM
Location:
Sul Ross State University
79830 US-90
Alpine,
TX 79830
Dini Spheris Principal, Michelle Buchanan, CFRE, will be speaking during the West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days 2019 being held at Sul Ross State University Jul...
June 21, 2019
Giving USA 2019 – Tracking The Trends In Philanthropic Giving
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston,
TX 77007
On Friday, June 21, 2019, Dini Spheris will once again partner with United Way of Greater Houston to share an overview on Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on ...
June 7, 2019
2019 AFP Greater Houston Chapter Ask The Experts Conference
Time:8:00 AM
Location:
Houston Community College | West Houston Institute
2811 Hayes Road
Houston,
TX 77082
On Friday, June 7, 2019, The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter presents the 2019 Ask the Experts Conference. This annual day of ...
May 28, 2019
2019 AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference
Time:8:00 AM
Location:
Irving Convention Center
500 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving,
TX 75039
Dini Spheris is a proud sponsor of the 2019 AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference. This conference is being held on May 29, 2019 at the Irving Convention Ce...
May 9, 2019
2019 Campaign Planning and Management Course
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Rice University, 6100 Main Street
Houston,
TX 77005
On May 9, 2019, Dini Spheris Principal, Holly Lang and Senior Consultant, Nicole S. McWhorter, CFRE, will be the instructors for the Campaign Planning and Manag...
April 30, 2019
How to Create a High Functioning Fundraising Board
Time:8:00 AM
Location:
Pensacola State College - Nonprofit Center for Excellence and Philanthropy
Delaino Student Center, 1000 College Blvd, Bldg 5
Pensacola,
FL 32504
On April 30, 2019, Dini Spheris Prinicpal, Michelle Buchanan, CFRE, will be speaking on How to Create a High Functioning Fundraising Board at the Nonprofit Cen...
February 13, 2019
Texas Association of Community College Foundations Annual Conference
Time:1:30 PM
Location:
Renaissance Austin Hotel - Arboretum
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin,
TX 78759
We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Texas Association of Community College Foundations (TACCF) annual conference on February 13-15, 2019. TACCF is a profes...
January 30, 2019
Navigating Uncharted Territory: Current Trends in Philanthropy, Fundraising and the Nonprofit Sector
Time:11:30 AM
Location:
AcctTwo Dallas Office
5000 Quorum Drive
Dallas,
TX 75254
On January 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Ashley Harris, consultant, will be leading a discussion on Navigating Uncharted Territory: Current Trends in Philanthropy, ...
January 16, 2019
Navigating Uncharted Territory: Current Trends in Philanthropy, Fundraising and the Nonprofit Sector
Time:11:30 AM
Location:
AcctTwo Houston Office
1111 North Loop West, Suite 250
Houston,
TX 77008
On January 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. Mary Claire Walther, consultant, will be leading a discussion on Navigating Uncharted Territory: Current Trends in Philanthr...
December 11, 2018
Making the Ask: Major Gift Discovery, Cultivation and Solicitation
Time:9:00 AM
Location:
CNM Fort Worth
Westbend I, 1701 River Run Road
Ft. Worth,
TX 76107
On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., Ashley Harris, consultant and Maria Strong, consulting projects manager, will be speaking on Making the Ask: Major G...
2018 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...
November 29, 2018
2018 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...
November 15, 2018
AFP Greater Houston Chapter 2018 National Philanthropy Day
Time:11:00 AM
Location:
Hilton Americas Houston
1600 Lamar Houston
Houston,
TX 77010
Thursday, November 15, 2018, is AFP Greater Houston Chapter’s 2018 National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. This annual event is held to acknowledge and...
November 14, 2018
2018 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference
Time:7:45 AM
Location:
NRG Center
One NRG Park
Houston,
TX 77054
On November 14 2018, the 2018 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference is being hosted by CenterPoint Energy and UH Downtown at NRG Center. Experts from vario...
November 13, 2018
AFP Oklahoma Chapter 2018 National Philanthropy Day
Time:3:00 PM
Location:
OK Hall of Fame – Gaylord Pickens Museum
1400 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City,
OK 73106
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, is AFP Oklahoma Chapter’s 2018 National Philanthropy Day workshop and awards ceremony. We are proud to be a 2018 sponsor of th...
November 9, 2018
AFP Greater Dallas Chapter 2018 National Philanthropy Day
Time:12:00 PM
Location:
Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion, Landmark Ballroom
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas,
TX 75207
Friday, November 9, 2018, is AFP Greater Dallas Chapter’s 2018 National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. This annual event is held to acknowledge and ce...
AFP Colorado Chapter 2018 National Philanthropy Day
Time:11:30 AM
Location:
Denver Performing Arts Complex, Seawell Grand Ballroom
1101 13th Street
Denver,
CO 80204
Friday, November 9, 2018, is AFP Colorado Chapter’s 2018 National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. We are proud to be a 2018 sponsor of this annual event...
November 6, 2018
2018 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...
October 16, 2018
2018 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...
September 27, 2018
2018 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...