Executive Conversation


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Date Event Topic / Speaker Location
11/18/2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 		Executive Conversation The State of Giving in Dallas
Presenter(s): Rachelle Ficke and Vanessa Hadox		 The Tod Bush Leadership Center

Presenter(s): Rachelle Ficke and Vanessa Hadox
Event Details:

Join CCS Fundraising and a seasoned development leader for an interactive roundtable on the state of giving in Dallas. Starting with national insights from Giving USA and narrowing in on findings from the 2025 North Texas Philanthropic Landscape Report, this session will explore how broader giving trends manifest locally and what they mean for organizational strategy. Together, we'll explore how these dynamics are shaping fundraising priorities, challenges, and opportunities for the year ahead. The session will also include space for peer-to-peer exchange among nonprofit leaders across Dallas, fostering cross-sector insights and shared strategies.

Presenters:

  • Rachelle Ficke, Assistant Vice President, CCS Fundraising
  • Vanessa Hadox, Director of Development, Institutional Giving at Nasher Sculpture Center

Seating is limited. Advance registration required, no walk-ups.

Executive Conversations are for AFP members only holding an executive position with their organization, or fundraisers/fundraising industry consultants/service providers with 10+ years' experience.

CCS Fundraising

Sponsored by CCS Fundraising.
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