Senior Manager, Data Management and Analysis
yelkins@cftexas.org
214-750-4252
Yvette oversees operations of the Data Management and Analysis department. Prior to joining CFT in 2012, she worked in gift processing and finance for Baylor Health Care Systems Foundation.
Joined CFT2012
2012
Favorite Aspect of CFT"I love the people I work with. We all have the passion to want to make a difference in the community." Favorite Quote"Live life to the fullest because it only happens once!"
"I love the people I work with. We all have the passion to want to make a difference in the community."
Favorite Quote"Live life to the fullest because it only happens once!"
"Live life to the fullest because it only happens once!"
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Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) works with families, companies and nonprofits to build thriving communities locally and across the state through a variety of charitable funds and strategic initiatives. The foundation professionally manages over 1,000 charitable funds and runs several key initiatives like Educate Texas, North Texas Giving Day and the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund. CFT has awarded more than $1.7 billion in grants since its founding in 1953.