Stephen Warren

President

stephen@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Works with the Board and its committees to develop goals and strategies

• Administer all Foundation programs and operations and maintains compliance with National Standards for Community Foundations

• Primarily responsible for the development of Foundation assets, establishing relationships with a broad spectrum of current and potential donors, financial advisors, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, and other foundations.

• Collaborate with the Investment Committee to oversee the financial management of assets, maintain appropriate investment policies and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations. 

• explores new opportunities to address community needs, evaluates emerging opportunities, and makes informed decisions on the potential viability of each

Tami Swoboda

Senior Vice President 

tami@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Designated Grants

• Donor-Advised Grants

• Foundation/Community Initiatives

• Fund Allocation Management

• Work closely with Hockley County Endowment and Slaton Area Endowment boards to grow their community presence

• Operations Oversight (Dashboards, HR, Strategic Plan, National Standards, Policies, and Procedures)

Michelle Tosi-Stephens

Vice President of Development and External Affairs

michelle@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with new and major donors

• Develop and implement strategies for securing philanthropic support from individuals and corporations

• Work closely with Plainview Area Endowment and Post-Garza County Endowment boards to grow their community presence and help each of the four affiliates with their donor management

• Assist with Giving Tuesday and special events planning and execution

• Coordinate closely with colleagues in, Programs/Grant Management and Finance to ensure that the CFWT and its knowledge/resources are available to prospective donors.

Denise Oviedo

Director of Grants and Scholarships

denise@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Scholarships

• Community Grants

• Field of Interest Grants – Arts, Animals, Historic Preservation

• Mini-Grants for Teachers

• Affiliate Grants

Carla Stricklin

Director of Accounting

carla@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare all bank deposits and transfers

• Post all gifts, disbursements, grants, and all general journal entries

• Set up the fund, vendor, and account information in the Blackbaud Financial Edge/Raiser's Edge system

• Fund statements, financial statements, budget, accounts payable and receivable, and gift acknowledgments 

• Coordinate semi-annual mailings to fund representatives

Priscilla Rodriguez

Administrative Manager

priscilla@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Board and committee meeting communications and scheduling

• Primary contact and trainer for the Funding Library

• Administrator for Blackbaud software

• Maintain constituent information in Raiser's Edge

• First point of contact for the Foundation

Bailey Johnson-Seay

Marketing Manager

bailey@cfwtx.org

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Design, implement and evaluate all Community Foundation events in partnership with Development, Affiliates, Board, Grants/Programs, and Administration

• Develop and manage special projects and events

• CFWT’s branding strategies, marketing, advertising, and digital communications

• Manage social media pages, websites (CFWT, Affiliates, and Giving Tuesday), and design materials