Communities Foundation of Texas
Ashley McIver, MPA, is a seasoned philanthropy professional currently serving as a Senior Philanthropy Officer at the Communities Foundation of Texas, where a $3 million portfolio focused on economic security is managed. In this role, collaboration with local nonprofit agencies is emphasized to enhance their capacity in supporting the financial stability of working families in North Texas through leadership of the Working Families Success Network. Additionally, as a Change Cycle Certified Trainer for The Change Cycle Series, organizational training initiatives are provided to address implementation of change effectively. Previous experience includes roles as Community Site Manager at Big Thought, Admissions Director at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, and Youth Director at Mission Waco. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Baylor University and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas has been a partner with donors for raising the quality of life in our community for more than 60 years. CFT provides effective ways to make meaningful charitable contributions while realizing significant tax advantages. CFT handles the investment of the gift, listens to the donor's priorities and manages charitable grants to worthwhile causes. The value of a gift can be granted out completely in a short period of time or it can be nurtured to provide a long legacy of charitable support. The foundation's experience in the nonprofit community and with donors results in a unique relationship with powerful benefits. A community foundation, as the name implies, is a public charity created as a vehicle for charitable giving. The defining characteristic of a community foundation is that it represents the donors' charitable interests and adds value through its wealth of community knowledge, along with the leadership of its board of trustees and the services of a professional staff.