About Mary
About Mary
I’m Mary, and I know how to avoid the pitfalls that come with pursuing your God-sized dreams. Let me help you do the same.
I’m passionate about helping visionaries, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders overcome challenges, because I’ve been there myself. I understand the ups and downs of both personal and professional life, and I believe it doesn’t have to be that way. Over the years, I’ve supported more than a thousand individuals and organizations to achieve real results—and I’m confident I can help you too.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I’ve raised millions of dollars working with organizations like the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and Special Olympics. Today, I work with individuals and teams—whether they’re just getting started or ready to take on a God-sized dream—on how to take steps towards the life and work they've always wanted.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I’ve raised millions of dollars working with organizations like the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and Special Olympics. Today, I work with individuals and teams—whether they’re just getting started or ready to take on a God-sized dream—on how to take steps towards the life and work they've always wanted.
My Story.
Born and raised in North Dakota, I grew up in a large family (the youngest of seven kids!) and I learned quickly the value of working hard and being creative to raise funds for the organizations and activities I was a part of. I raised funds to participate and travel with my club soccer team, school conferences, and mission trips.
While I didn't end up a professional soccer player or a career missionary, the skills I learned selling candy bars and writing support letters have been integral in how I help individuals and organizations launch new, results-driven fundraising campaigns today.
While I didn't end up a professional soccer player or a career missionary, the skills I learned selling candy bars and writing support letters have been integral in how I help individuals and organizations launch new, results-driven fundraising campaigns today.
The Dream Began.
After completing my freshman year of college at the University of North Dakota, I accepted an adventurous internship selling T-Shirts in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts and just a few months later moved to Missouri to get my degree in Organizational Communication at Missouri State University with a minor in Religious Studies. My senior year of college, I took an internship with my college ministry overseeing their fundraising efforts and I raised my own personal support. It was then that I realized how much I loved fundraising and the nonprofit industry!
Development Director to Nonprofit Consultant.
I had the incredible honor of leading the fundraising efforts for some of the largest and most well-respected charitable organizations in the U.S. including the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and Special Olympics. Those years were transformational not only for me, but for the organizations I worked with, as we increased revenue by tens of millions of dollars!
The summer of 2013, while working for the American Cancer Society, my life drastically changed when I lost my dad to cancer. For the first time I was faced with the reality that my days are numbered too. That next year, I resigned from my full-time fundraising career to start my entrepreneurial journey as a nonprofit coach, consultant, and trainer.
In 2014, Mary Valloni Consulting was born and has resulted in thousands of lives being impacted through my work as a coach, my #1 Amazon Best Selling and award-winning book, Fundraising Freedom, my support raising training program for Christian leaders, Fully Funded Academy, and my training program for startup nonprofit organizations, Start and Grow Your Nonprofit.
The summer of 2013, while working for the American Cancer Society, my life drastically changed when I lost my dad to cancer. For the first time I was faced with the reality that my days are numbered too. That next year, I resigned from my full-time fundraising career to start my entrepreneurial journey as a nonprofit coach, consultant, and trainer.
In 2014, Mary Valloni Consulting was born and has resulted in thousands of lives being impacted through my work as a coach, my #1 Amazon Best Selling and award-winning book, Fundraising Freedom, my support raising training program for Christian leaders, Fully Funded Academy, and my training program for startup nonprofit organizations, Start and Grow Your Nonprofit.
Nonprofit Consultant to Valloni Solutions
In 2024, I expanded my work with the launch of Valloni Solutions, a solutions-based coaching business focused on 1:1 coaching. After 10 years in the consulting space, I realized my true passion lies in working one-on-one with individuals. This setting allows me to dive deep into my client's personal and professional challenges and uncover the root causes of the problems holding them back. Through personalized strategies and solutions, I help clients tackle their obstacles and achieve meaningful success.
Today, my clients are taking back their time, increasing their revenue through their businesses, nonprofits, and ministries, and they are developing new skills to live their best lives. To connect, click on the button below.
I look forward to meeting you and hearing more about the incredible work you do!
Today, my clients are taking back their time, increasing their revenue through their businesses, nonprofits, and ministries, and they are developing new skills to live their best lives. To connect, click on the button below.
I look forward to meeting you and hearing more about the incredible work you do!
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