Mary is a nationally recognized fundraising strategist, speaker, and coach—trusted by nonprofits of every size to unlock transformational 6-, 7-, and even 9-figure gifts.

She’s the host of the Hey Fundraiser podcast, where she discusses philanthropy, leadership, and nonprofit innovation. Her practical, results-driven approach has helped organizations raise hundreds of millions of dollars, launch record-breaking campaigns, and build donor relationships that last a lifetime.

Mary has been featured at nonprofit conferences, in publications, and at trainings across the country, and she’s known for making major gift fundraising feel less intimidating—and a whole lot more fun.

Over her career, Mary has built proven frameworks and systems that empower fundraisers to step into every donor conversation with confidence. Her methods aren’t theoretical—they’re based on closing real gifts, including a 9-figure donation that transformed an institution forever.

Today, Mary is the founder of Major Gift Momentum, the premier mentorship and peer advisory mastermind for fundraisers who want to scale their impact, deepen donor relationships, and consistently close transformational gifts.

Leading nonprofits, development directors, and executive leaders trust Mary to help them fund their missions, accelerate their growth, and become the confident major gift closers they were always meant to be.