Martha Trombley Oakes

Director of Philanthropy
Vermont Community Foundation
Topics:
Coaching, Communicating About Wealth, Engaging the Next Generation, Family Dynamics, Family Philanthropy, Impact Investing, Strategic Grantmaking, Women and Giving

I’m a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience in philanthropy, specializing in building deep, trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, and organizations. I guide donors through a strategic process to align their giving with their values, ensuring their philanthropy creates meaningful and lasting impact.

Passionate about connecting people with purposeful giving opportunities, I focus on strengthening the philanthropic landscape through personalized advising and relationship-driven strategies.

Throughout my career, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, secured over $100M in assets under management, and developed impactful philanthropic initiatives. As the founding President and CEO of the National Life Group Charitable Foundation, I established a robust grantmaking program by engaging nonprofits and communities to better understand and address critical needs

  • Director of Philanthropy
  • Vermont Community Foundation
  • Women and Giving
  • USA
  • Vermont
  • Middlebury

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