Holly Parrish

Holly Parrish, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2004, has worked for more than 20 years in fundraising, public relations, and marketing. For the last eight years, Holly was managing partner of PH Solutions, a consulting firm focused on outsourced grant management, CRM consulting, and fundraising advisory services. Holly joined JCA in January 2020 and has worked primarily on system assessment and selection projects for United Jewish Appeal, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the National Civil Rights Museum, Baylor College of Medicine, and Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology. Holly is also on the training faculty for the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, a division of the Crummer Graduate School of Business for Rollins College. Prior to consulting, Holly led fundraising programs for Cornerstone Ministries of Tampa, Lakeland Regional Health Foundation, and the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

Holly holds a B.A. in Communications and Religion from Florida Southern College and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Non-Profit Management from University of South Florida. ​Holly is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP – President for Greater Polk Chapter) and is a past member of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. As a volunteer, Holly chairs the Advisory Board for the College of Arts and Media at Southeastern University. She’s experienced with multiple systems including Raiser’s Edge, Altru, and Donor Perfect.