Dini Spheris

We hope you can join us at United Way of Greater Houston on August 22, 2024, as we lead an interactive session on Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2023. For additional details and registration, check out our events page: https://lnkd.in/gXB66JdD #givingusa #philanthropy #nonprofitfundraising

🎉 Congratulations to our amazing Principal, Holly Lang, on receiving the M. Anne Murphy Award for Professional Advancement from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Chapter! 🌟 With over 20 years of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector, Holly has helped numerous organizations across Houston and the nation propel their mission forward. We are so grateful for her thought leadership, dedication and contagious cheer.   We also want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the other winners for their invaluable contributions to Greater Houston. Your efforts make our community stronger every day. 👏💖   We look forward to celebrating everyone at National Philanthropy Day on November 13th!

📢 We're excited to welcome Madison Parsonage to the Dini Spheris team as our newest Consulting Projects Manager! 🎉   Madison brings a unique blend of non-profit and for-profit project management skills. Before joining Dini Spheris, Madison excelled as the Development Coordinator and Social Media Director for Texas Generation One, Inc. An Arkansas Razorback with a Bachelor of Social Work and a minor in entomology, Madison also holds a Master of Social Work from Baylor University. She gained invaluable experience as a social work intern with the Center for Excellence team at BakerRipley. We are thrilled to have another dynamic team member joining Dini Spheris. Join us in giving Madison a warm welcome! 🌟    #DreamTeam #DiniSpheris 

🌟 Join West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days Conference from July 17-19! 🌟   Organized by local leaders, this event offers invaluable resources, collaboration opportunities, and capacity-building services to nonprofits in West Texas. Jacquelyn Chauviere Buss from Dini Spheris will be there to host two educational sessions. Don’t miss the chance to explore new partnerships and boost your grant-seeking success!   📅 Save the date and register now! https://lnkd.in/gRPBSqcg  

📣 What an incredible day at Ask the Experts! 🌟 We're thrilled to see over 280 professionals gathered for this amazing event hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Chapter. A big shoutout to the planning committee, including our very own Victor Brooks and Zulia Hernandez-Rubio, CNP, for their exceptional work. 👏 Dini Spheris is proud to sponsor this event, and we hope you enjoyed the insightful breakout session with Michelle Buchanan and Matthew Pham, MPA, CFRE. The Dini Spheris team is here and ready to connect—if you spot us, please come say hello! We’d love to catch up between sessions! 🤝 Dini team members: Mallory Miller, Zitlaly Valenzuela Jimenez, Colleen Hargraves pictured below! #AskTheExperts #AFPGreaterHouston #DiniSpheris #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth

🎉 Ready to revolutionize your donor relationships? 🎉 Join us at the AFP Greater New Orleans Chapter Fundraising Conference on June 20th! Register now to attend, and join Dini Spheris Consultants Aimee Clark and Daniel Marcantel for the session: Wow Your Donors with Stewardship They Won't Soon Forget!   🌟 Ever wondered how stewardship can be your secret sauce in building lasting donor relationships? Explore trends in giving for 2024, what foundations, corporations, and individuals want, building a comprehensive stewardship plan, creative and digital stewardship strategies, and creating a thriving Culture of Philanthropy.   Don’t miss out on this eye-opening session! 🌟 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBzm6BgE #AFPNewOrleans #DonorStewardship #Fundraising #Philanthropy

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mary Claire Walther has been named Principal at Dini Spheris! 🎉👏   Mary Claire has been a cornerstone of our team since 2014, bringing her infectious positivity and deep commitment to every client and project. Her dedication to nonprofit organizations across Texas and the nation has been nothing short of remarkable. With her expertise, Mary Claire has guided numerous clients through successful annual, major and capital fundraising campaigns, ranging from $1 million to $250 million.   Mary Claire’s dedication to the nonprofit sector is evident not only in her work with clients but also in her contributions to the broader community. An active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Houston Chapter, she regularly shares her expertise at conferences nationwide. Additionally, Mary Claire enjoys mentoring future leaders as a lead instructor with the University of Houston Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.   Please join us in congratulating Mary Claire on this well-deserved achievement! We are excited to see her continue to lead and inspire as a Principal at Dini Spheris. 🚀🌟   #Leadership #NonprofitExcellence #DiniSpheris #CongratulationsMaryClaire #FundraisingSuccess

Exciting News! The AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference kicks off tomorrow, and we're thrilled to announce that Alexis Arnold Thompson from the Dini Spheris team will be attending! Don't miss out on the incredible learning opportunities at this event. Be sure to join us for the Dini Spheris sponsored session on Friday at 10:45 AM: “The Care and Feeding of Fundraisers" presented by Cameron Hernholm, CFRE. Discover the best practices to elevate your fundraising game! See you there!

We are excited to welcome our newest team member, Colleen Hargraves, who is joining us as a Consulting Projects Manager. Prior to joining Dini Spheris, Colleen served in a variety of roles – Development Events Coordinator, Individual Giving Coordinator, Annual Fund Manager, and Gift Officer. Her breadth and depth of experience will help support our clients and bring fresh insights to the firm. Join us in giving a warm welcome to Colleen! #DiniSpheris #dreamteam #fundraising #nonprofits

📢 Join us on June 13th at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Chapter's Ask the Experts Conference 🎉   In the session, Annual and Capital Campaigning on a Limited Budget, hear from Michelle Buchanan and Matthew Pham, MPA, CFRE on how the Battleship Texas Foundation scaled rapidly, navigated big changes and executed strategic pivots to achieve fundraising success. Learn their top strategies and tips on how to stay scrappy! Don't miss this valuable event!✨   Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gQJfAk8Y   #Fundraising #NonprofitGrowth #StayingScrappy #BattleshipTexas #DiniSpheris