The Catholic Foundation announces the retirement of Cheryl Unis Mansour, senior vice president donor relations, effective January 1, 2025.
Mansour, who has served in her current role since September 2021, retires during her 20th year of dedicated service to the Foundation and more than three decades of leadership in philanthropy.
In her most recent role, Mansour reported to Matt Kramer, president & CEO, where she focused on providing exceptional support to new and existing donors.
“Cheryl’s leadership has been instrumental to the success and growth of The Catholic Foundation,” he said. “She has cultivated deep and meaningful relationships with donors and elevated the Foundation’s reputation in the community as a charitable legacy planning leader.
“Cheryl has been a senior member of our team, a trusted advisor and an invaluable partner for many years, and I wish her a wonderful retirement,” Kramer added.
Mansour leaves a lasting legacy at The Catholic Foundation. Her leadership, dedication, and passion have enriched countless lives, and her work will continue to inspire the Foundation’s mission for generations to come.
Mansour’s connection to The Catholic Foundation runs deep. Her father, Thomas C. Unis, was one of the three founding members of the Foundation in December 1955, alongside Bishop Thomas K. Gorman and Edward R. Maher.
“Serving donors of The Catholic Foundation has been the honor of my lifetime,” she said. “I want to express my appreciation to every donor I’ve ever served and thank them for trusting me to help carry out their charitable intentions.
“The Catholic Foundation donors have changed the lives of thousands of people and organizations who benefit from their generosity,” Mansour added. “I am deeply honored to have had such a rewarding career that culminated in working for the nation’s longest serving Catholic community foundation that traces its roots back to my father’s hands.”
A native of Dallas, Mansour’s history of community and church service span more than 35 years. Before joining The Catholic Foundation, she served as vice president of external affairs at Communities Foundation of Texas for 14 years, where she excelled in public outreach and her work with donors to establish charitable funds and charitable trusts.
Mansour is a long-time parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in East Dallas. She’s the proud mother of three adult children and eight grandchildren.
A participant in Leadership Dallas (1999), Mansour is a member of numerous professional and civic organizations, including The Ursuline Academy Alumni Association from whom she received the Distinguished Alumna Award as part of its 150th anniversary celebration in 2024. In 2006, Cheryl received the Kim Dawson Award from Attitudes & Attire.
She is also a member of The Charter 100, Dallas Vocation Guild and The Serra Club of Dallas. Cheryl is the former chancellor of the Norwegian Consulate of North Texas and holds memberships in the Dallas Estate Planning Council, the Estate Planning Council of North Texas, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and other philanthropic planning associations.
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About the Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation is a trusted giving vehicle for the Catholic community. Chartered in 1955, the Foundation was founded by a group of dedicated Catholic laymen with a vision that extended far beyond the charitable needs of the moment and celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025. The Foundation has spent decades building a strong community, helping donors fulfill their charitable goals, and preserving the founders’ vision and philanthropic legacy. Over time, the Foundation has provided more than $312 million in grants to religious, educational and charitable organizations of which $219 million has been distributed in the past 10 years. For additional information about The Catholic Foundation, call 972-661-9792 or visit www.catholicfoundation.com.