Communities Foundation of Texas
Nicole Paquette has gained extensive work experience in marketing and communications. Nicole spent the past three years at Communities Foundation of Texas, starting as a Marketing and Communications Manager in 2017, then being promoted to Senior Marketing and Communications Manager in 2019, and finally becoming the Director of Marketing and Communications in July 2020. Prior to that, Nicole worked as a Communications Manager at Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area from 2012 to 2017. Nicole also had a role as a Manager & Marketing Coordinator at Miller on Hamilton, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, Nicole gained experience in the library field, working as a Substitute Librarian and Library Assistant at Bay County Library System from 2003 to 2012. Nicole also had various roles at Saginaw Valley State University, including Grant Writer/Program Coordinator at the Center for Public Policy and Service, Managing Editor at the Department of Political Science, and Intern (Grant Writer, Graphic Designer/Editor) at the Office of Sponsored Programs. Furthermore, Nicole served as the Communications and Volunteer Coordinator for Citizens to Keep Our Libraries Open in 2010.
Nicole Paquette holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Professional and Technical Writing/Rhetoric from Saginaw Valley State University. In addition, they obtained a certification in Nonprofit Board Leadership from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy in February 2015. However, there is no information provided regarding the specific years of their education at Saginaw Valley State University.
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.