ASHLEY YOAKAM
Greater Toledo Community Foundation – Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Ashley Yoakam is a Nonprofit Endowment Advisor with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, where she helps nonprofit organizations build long-term sustainability through endowment growth, stewardship and strategic philanthropic planning. Her passion for strengthening community impact has guided her work with charitable organizations throughout northwest Ohio, helping nonprofits secure resources that support their missions for generations to come.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Yoakam is a dedicated community leader and advocate for philanthropy. She led the first major gifts campaign for the Toledo Public Schools’ Foundation, securing more than $1.2 million and establishing a foundation for future growth. She also serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Ronald McDonald House and Toledo Police Foundation, where she continues to advance fundraising, marketing and community engagement initiatives.
Recognized early in her career for professional excellence, Yoakam received the Great Legal Marketing Mastermind Award at age 21 and was later honored by the Toledo Public Schools Board of Education for her leadership and community impact. Her selection as a 20 Under 40 honoree reflects her commitment to nonprofit excellence and her growing influence as a leader in philanthropy and community development.
