Development And Community Relations

• Mar 2022 - Present

CEO

• Dec 2011 - Present

The Hollens group provides consulting services on fundraising, including marketing, customer service, and public relations, to close the fundraising and communication circle. We are devoted to the fundraising success of small and mid-sized businesses and non-profits. "Fundraising is a skill" let us help you master it. Customer service is the basis for a great business; let us help you and your team. Mary Hollens The Hollens group provides consulting services on fundraising, including marketing, customer service, and public relations, to close the fundraising and communication circle. We are devoted to the fundraising success of small and mid-sized businesses and non-profits. "Fundraising is a skill" let us help you master it. Customer service is the basis for a great business; let us help you and your team. Mary Hollens

Executive Director

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2022

As others have reported, over twenty-three million Americans today live in low-income urban and rural neighborhoods that are miles away from supermarkets and, thus, miles away from fresh and affordable food choices. Food insecurity leads, people, suffer from chronic hunger and poor nutrition, and are, therefore, less likely to have healthy and productive lives. I became aware of the devastating impact that hunger, food, and nutrition insecurity has on our communities-at-large. As Executive Director, at Fish & Loaves, the largest, volunteer-driven "Client Choice" food pantry in the state of Michigan. I am responsible for finding innovative ways to increase organizational fundraising. Along with over 300 full and part-time volunteers, we organize annual events and use social media to raise revenue to support programs and services. I also meet with potential donors, individuals, and corporate leaders. As executive director, working with our board of directors, I also speak at charity benefits to promote our organization and develop new relationships with businesses and other non-profits. Individuals and corporations donated over 28,000 volunteer hours. Our non-profit organizations provide a variety of services for the public, including offering food to nutritionally & food insecure families, children, and the elderly. As executive director, I am responsible for implementing and expanding programs, including implementing a new software system and electronic checkout for food pantry clients. The expansion allows us to use data for program impact and to serves our clients. I have developed three new programs that have enhanced services, grew environmental awareness around the effects of food waste on communities, as we support healthy food choices. I set goals for all programs as I connect with local businesses, elected officials, and community leaders to gain knowledge of both food and nutrition insecurity and find support and resources for programs. Show less

Director of Food Strategy Wayne Metro Community Action Agency /Executive Director F&L

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2021

Vice President for Development

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

Working to grow a nationally robust STEM program in Metro-Detroit with an emphasis on bio-medical education for pre and post secondary education. Instituted a collaboration network to connect those working with young people in STEM, educational institutions and non-profits. Working to grow a nationally robust STEM program in Metro-Detroit with an emphasis on bio-medical education for pre and post secondary education. Instituted a collaboration network to connect those working with young people in STEM, educational institutions and non-profits.

Regional Director of Development Metropolitan Detroit

• Jun 2012 - 2016

Direct regional operations, planning and strategies to secure philanthropic and community support for Metropolitan Detroit, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb as I work to continue to position organization as an essential and contributing community partner. I added corporate sponsorships, new planned gifts, and consistently added new rated and reviewed prospects through my independent research. Direct regional operations, planning and strategies to secure philanthropic and community support for Metropolitan Detroit, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb as I work to continue to position organization as an essential and contributing community partner. I added corporate sponsorships, new planned gifts, and consistently added new rated and reviewed prospects through my independent research.

Chief Development Officer

• Nov 2010 - Jan 2012

I am the chief fundraiser for development opportunities at the Arts League of Michigan. Arts League is a twenty year old Arts and Culture organization located in the beautiful and historic 311 E. Grand River building named the Carr Center in memory of Virgil Carr. I am currently working on business briefings at the ALM for non-profit and other business leaders "Conversations at the Carr". The Arts League is Detroit's premier destination for people of all ages to experience, learn, practice, present and perform all art forms. It also focuses on entrepreneurship,business and economic development. I have created a new Arts League initiative: MY TOWN TO DOWNTOWN which connects people from diverse communities across Michigan and beyond to a unique urban experience in Downtown Detroit. Show less

Senior Director of Development and Alumni Affairs Wayne Law

• Jun 2007 - Nov 2010

I have the opportunity to work with our many alumni (we have over 11,000) and friends of Wayne Law to raise resources for our students and alumni e.g. career services. I work on many initiatives from fully funded endowed scholarships to raising millions for a new building. I have the opportunity to work with our many alumni (we have over 11,000) and friends of Wayne Law to raise resources for our students and alumni e.g. career services. I work on many initiatives from fully funded endowed scholarships to raising millions for a new building.

Senior Director of Development College of Nursing

• May 2002 - Apr 2007

Managing a development staff within the unit and acting as a team manager for several large development teams/units on campus. Managing a development staff within the unit and acting as a team manager for several large development teams/units on campus.

Annual Fund Coordinator

• 2001 - 2002

Coordinated annual fund, added first annual fund web presence to home page using Michael Graves designed font. Worked on corporate sponsorships, special events, special projects, increased revenues. Coordinated annual fund, added first annual fund web presence to home page using Michael Graves designed font. Worked on corporate sponsorships, special events, special projects, increased revenues.