Kari Blakley
In October 2024, Kari assumed the role of Interim President of Foundation Management. Working with numerous family foundations and public charity clients, Kari provides leadership and individualized grant management, allowing boards and families to focus on their mission work. Her decade plus of experience ensures proper foundation management and communication happen in a seamless and timely manner. She also has helped launch programs in several communities, coordinating with grantees and helping track outcomes. Kari also guides the Foundation Management team with all matters related to strategy, communication and operational efficiency.
Kari earned her bachelor’s in business from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. Prior to joining Foundation Management, she worked in event planning, fundraising and advertising sales. She serves on the Education Committee of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and also participates in Central Oklahoma Funder’s Roundtable, recently serving as co-chair. She recently was appointed a Standards Commissioner by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Kari contributes time and leadership to Philanthropy Southwest, is a graduate of the LOYAL Leadership program, and gives back to her community through a variety of organizations including regular volunteering at her children’s school.
Kari and her husband, Able, own Savory Spice Shop, where you can find Kari most weekends. She enjoys selling spices, cooking and being a mother to their children, Alice and Worth. When there is time, Kari can be found reading and spending time outdoors.
