The Foundation for Evangelism is pleased to welcome Bonnie Hollabaugh as their new Vice President for Development. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Bonnie previously served as Director of Development at World Methodist Evangelism and Christ Community Health Services. She was the major gifts officer and director of annual giving at Hutchison School, and the development director at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis.
“I am excited to begin this new role with The Foundation for Evangelism following their celebration of 75 years of evangelistic grant-making. I’m ready to put my skills, expertise, and love of Jesus to work so the Foundation can empower gospel leaders, laity, and churches already sharing God’s hope and salvation with their communities. The Foundation’s team is now set to continue moving forward in our mission to equip disciples to share the Good News of Jesus,” she said.
Bonnie is a member at Christ Church in Memphis, Tenn., and has served in leadership roles including on the church council, as small group leader, and a member of the executive committee. She has participated in mission trips to Zambia and Guatemala. She is also active in the community, having served two terms as president of the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and currently serves on the board of the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Prior to returning to Memphis in 2000, where her family lives, Bonnie resided in Washington, D.C. for 10 years.
About The Foundation for Evangelism
For 3/4 of a century, The Foundation for Evangelism has been guided by the belief that the church is God’s primary vessel for offering abundant life to all creation. Our work focuses on strengthening leaders, laity and congregations to be resilient faith communities sharing the Gospel and inviting others into the Body of Christ. Our work to help the Wesleyan-tradition church retain and act upon its zeal for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ has involved countless hours of resourcing, relationship-building and combined grant awards of more than $18 million. To learn more about our work, visit www.FoundationForEvangelism.org.
