Marcie Hillary
Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer
616-356-5256
mhillary@hom.org
Marcie oversees all fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives that support Hospice of Michigan and across NorthStar Care Community. Working collaboratively with NorthStar Care Community’s Foundation Board, and a statewide staff, Marcie’s role is not only to raise money to fund programs but also to raise awareness for Hospice of Michigan’s not-for-profit mission.
Barbara Anderson
Associate Vice President, Philanthropy
616-356-5266
banderso@hom.org
Leading the statewide development team, Barbara works with staff, board members, and community volunteers to guide the implementation of all fundraising initiatives that support Hospice of Michigan philanthropic programs and across NorthStar Care Community. In addition to cultivating and stewarding key donor relationships, Barbara provides leadership oversight on major gifts, annual fund, grants and foundation funding, special event fundraisers and third party fundraisers.
McKenna LeCouffe
Philanthropy Manager – Southeast region
248-794-0057
mlecouffe@hom.org
As Philanthropy Manager, McKenna oversees Major Gift fundraising efforts and event activity in communities throughout southeast Michigan, focusing on all aspects of donor relations – cultivation, recognition, and stewardship within the region.
Melissa McDonald-Reed
Director of Philanthropy – North region
989-358-4291
Mmcdonald-reed@hom.org
As Director of Philanthropy, Melissa oversees the organization’s fundraising efforts in northern Michigan. Melissa works with prospective donors to expand their awareness and solicit financial support for Hospice of Michigan. She also oversees Gestures of Grace, helping to fulfill special requests for patients and families.
Matt Hoffman
Director of Philanthropy – West region
989-245-6903
matthew.hoffman@hom.org
As Director of Philanthropy, Matt plays a key role in sponsorship and solicited gifts support. He collaborates with donors, prospective donors, and foundations to support lasting philanthropic partnerships in the West Michigan region.
Andrew Parvel
Philanthropy Manager – Northwest region
231-499-1570
aparvel@hom.org
As Philanthropy Manager, Andrew oversees Major Gift fundraising efforts and event activity in communities throughout northwest Michigan, focusing on all aspects of donor relations – cultivation, recognition, and stewardship.
Laura Vanover
Director of Philanthropy, Annual Fund
616-356-5210
lvanover@hom.org
As the Annual Fund Director, Laura is responsible for the Annual Giving Fund at Hospice of Michigan and across NorthStar Care Community. She serves as the main contact for the Caring Circle Society, spring and fall fundraising appeals, as well as the spring and fall Connections newsletter. Laura also provides oversight on fundraising events and donation processing.
Susan Rink
Statewide Legacy Giving Director
734-794-5114
susan.rink@hom.org
As Legacy Giving Director, Susan leads efforts to cultivate, engage, and steward donors who wish to create a lasting legacy through planned gifts. Susan develops and implements strategies to promote bequests and other legacy giving opportunities, builds meaningful relationships with donors, families, and professional advisors.
Colleen Motley
Philanthropy Director, Grants
248-320-6990
colleen.motley@hom.org
As Director of Philanthropy, Grants, Colleen develops and leads Hospice of Michigan’s grant strategy, securing funding for its innovative initiatives and essential and critical programs. She oversees the full grant lifecycle, stewarding funders and ensuring all grant requirements are met.
Kim Streich
Statewide Philanthropy Events Manager
734-794-5120
kstreich@hom.org
Kim is responsible for managing fundraising events across Hospice of Michigan and across NorthStar Care Community. As the events manager, Kim establishes and maintains relationships with vendors, donors, and community partners.
Emily Falicki
Statewide Data Services Manager
616-356-5212
efalicki@hom.org
As Statewide Data Services Manager, Emily oversees the donation processing department, managing the daily activities of the Hospice of Michigan donor database, including constituent data entry, gift processing and acknowledgment, financial and gift reporting, and donor-related gift inquiries.
Tracie Kelham
Donations Processing Coordinator
734-794-5115
tkelham@hom.org
As Donation Processing Coordinator, Tracie processes all donations for Hospice of Michigan. She responds to donor questions, facilitates donations made by phone, and maintains and updates donor records.
Kathleen Roark
Donor Communications Specialist
kathleen.roark@hom.org
As Donor Communications Specialist, Kathleen’s primary focus is to communicate clear and consistent messaging to supporters of Hospice of Michigan and across NorthStar Care Community through the Connections newsletter, appeals, and e-communications.