Communities Foundation of Texas
Aubrey Blake-Talley possesses extensive experience in program coordination and partnership management, currently serving as an Associate in Programs for College and Career Readiness at Communities Foundation of Texas since August 2021. Prior roles include School & Community Partnerships and Programs Coordinator at Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, where Aubrey managed campaigns for over 30 schools, facilitated book distributions for more than 20,000 students, and fostered corporate partnerships. Additional experience includes positions with the Houston Texans, where relationship management with suite holders was key, and as a Graduate Intern for Girls Empowerment Network, providing support for programs aimed at empowering young girls. Aubrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/Corporate Communications and a Master's in Nonprofit Management from the University of Houston-Downtown, along with another Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration from the University of Houston.
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.