Caryn Hohnholt

Caryn Hohnholt, CFRE, BSW (she/her) has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit organizations. Caryn is currently the Chief Development and Communications Officer at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, a position they have held since January 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Development at the same organization from August 2017 to December 2020.

Before joining Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, Caryn held the role of Vice President of Development and Communications at both Visiting Nurse Association of the Midlands and Easterseals Nebraska from September 2011 to August 2017. In these positions, they provided oversight for various aspects of mission advancement, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving and bequests, grants and foundations, special events, and government relations. Caryn also managed strategic communications, marketing, branding, and public relations efforts.

Caryn's early work experience includes being the President of Elevate Midwest, where they assisted nonprofit organizations with fundraising strategies, leadership coaching, and efficient processes from June 2002 to May 2017. Additionally, they served as the Executive Director of The S.A.F.E. Center from July 1998 to June 2002, focusing on providing education and support for those affected by spouse/sexual abuse.

Overall, Caryn Hohnholt has a diverse background in nonprofit leadership, development, and communications, helping organizations advance their missions and implement effective fundraising strategies.

Caryn Hohnholt, CFRE, BSW (she/her) earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the period from 1994 to 1998. In 1998, they also obtained certification as a Certified Social Worker from the State of Nebraska. Additionally, in 2009, they obtained certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International.