Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
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.
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
There’s a long list of hospices in Kansas City, but there’s only one Kansas City Hospice! Our commitment to Kansas City KC’s original hospice, leader in palliative home health care, serving the greater Kansas City area since 1980. Local leadership keeps our focus on caring for our community with expertise and compassion. Unmatched expertise Our award-winning palliative care experts include board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and five teams of RNs, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, art/music therapists and grief support specialists. Outstanding volunteers More than 300 dedicated volunteers work to bring such a breadth of services to patients and families. They assist the care teams, work to grant wishes, provide special services to veterans and even care for pets in times of need. A place almost like home When care is too complicated to take place at home, Kansas City Hospice House™ and NorthCare Hospice House provide a quiet and safe haven for patients and families alike. Still nonprofit Our focus is on caring for our community instead of maximizing our bottom line. Our commitment is to care for all ages at all stages of serious illness, making sure the whole family receives support all along the way. Dedicated care team for children It takes special skills and special hearts to care for seriously ill children and their families. Carousel Pediatric Care can start working even before birth to make sure whatever time a child has here with us is full of love. Comprehensive grief and counseling services In addition to expert grief support specialists, we offer many ways for youth, individuals and families to find comfort during and after a loss. Solace House is the Midwest’s premier center for grief and healing. Passages offers counseling for those experiencing complicated grief, a difficult life transition or healing from trauma and loss. Camp Erin and Camp Carousel are weekend grief camps for children and families.