Marcie Hillary

As Senior Vice President Community Relations for NorthStar Care Community, Marcie Hillary oversees all fundraising initiatives and works collaboratively with the Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan Foundation Boards. With a statewide staff, Hillary’s role is not only to raise money to fund programs but also to raise awareness for Arbor and HOM’s non-profit mission to serve all who need our help regardless of their ability to pay. The fundraising team focuses on a strong annual fund along with major and planned gifts, grants and high-profile events. Some of the Foundation’s most successful fundraising and awareness campaigns have included: The Mask Project, Savor the Journey, Chris Van Allsburg Movie Premieres (The Polar Express 2004, Zathura 2005 and Jumanji 2017), Ace of Cakes, Ernie a play by Mitch Albom, Chandeliers in the City and Barley Barbeque and Beats.

As a member of the executive team, Marcie provides leadership on operational issues facing the organization. Marcie has been promoted many times during her tenure and along with her community relations duties she is the executive lead for the statewide grief support and volunteer services program. Across the state we serve 8,000 bereaved annually and have the support of 500 active and trained volunteers supporting our programs.

Marcie is a member of the Aquinas College Board of Trustees and Catholic Charities Western Michigan Board of Directors. Marcie earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Aquinas College, and her Masters in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She lives in Grand Rapids with her husband, Brian, and four children, Jeb, Grant, Sarah and Mavis.