MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC
Mary Nesbitt has a strong background in non-profit management and fundraising. Mary has worked as a Chief Development Officer at MANNA FoodBank, where they provided leadership and direction to fundraising and marketing efforts. Mary also founded Compelling Priorities, LLC, a consulting firm that helps non-profit organizations and companies grow and thrive. Previously, they served as the Senior Vice President of Field Operations at the American Cancer Society and led their comprehensive business operations. Mary also played a key role in the Relay For Life fundraising efforts, achieving record-breaking growth. Mary has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and increasing revenue. Mary has worked in various leadership positions at the American Cancer Society, focusing on program expansion, fundraising, volunteer management, and patient services. Mary has also served as the Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Western North Carolina. Overall, Mary brings extensive experience in non-profit management, fundraising, and building strategic partnerships.
Mary Nesbitt obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina Asheville, where they studied from 1982 to 1984. In addition, they received a certification in Advanced Negotiation Skills from the Harvard Business School Executive Education, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification is not provided.
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MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC
MANNA’s daily operations involve procuring, warehousing, and distributing food to over 220 partner agencies in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina – 18.2 million pounds in 2017/2018. The partner agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other emergency providers to support the more than 100,000 people who are facing food insecurity in WNC. In addition, MANNA provides direct services through our Feeding Kids Year Round Program, which provides MANNA Packs and Summer Packs and our MANNA Food Helpline and team of SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) outreach workers who assist people with access to cash benefits to supplement their food budget. Food insecurity rates are high in WNC, impacting more than 23.6% of children. Rural poverty is a particular challenge in the 6,434 square mile service area, and MANNA is committed to providing excellent service in a sometimes challenging terrain and environment. MANNA FoodBank is the proud recipient of a 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 8 consecutive years, and has a solid network of relationships with local partners, funders, and government agencies. It has a strong, talented 21-member board and an experienced and passionate staff. The organizational culture can be described as fast paced, hardworking, down-to-earth, mission driven, compassionate, and thankful towards clients, donors, partners and volunteers.