About Mary Valloni
It's a Pleasure to Meet You!
I'm Mary - and I love helping people like you create the life you've always wanted. I typically do this as a leadership coach and as a fundraising strategist. I’m also the author of the bestselling books Fundraising Freedom and Fully Funded, the co-founder of Fully Funded Academy, and the creator of the 7-Step FREEDOM Framework™.
MY STORY
Raised in North Dakota as the youngest of seven kids, I learned early how to work hard, get creative, and raise funds for the causes that mattered to me. From selling candy bars to writing support letters, I discovered a passion for connecting people to purpose through fundraising.
That passion deepened during college, where I raised my own support for a campus ministry internship and saw the impact of faith-based, mission-driven work firsthand. After earning my degree in Organizational Communication from Missouri State University, I stepped into full-time nonprofit fundraising and never looked back.
FROM DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO ENTREPRENEUR
For over a decade, I had the honor of working with some of the most recognizable nonprofit organizations in the United States, including the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, and the ALS Association. I quickly moved from administrative assistant to development staff, eventually serving as director of development. During that time, I raised tens of millions of dollars to support life-changing missions.
In 2013, my world shifted dramatically when my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer while I was working for the American Cancer Society. After he passed, I found myself asking hard questions—Who was I called to be? Who was I meant to serve? What was my God-given purpose?
That season of reflection led me to launch my own consulting business in 2014. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with more than 1,000 nonprofit leaders, authoring two best-selling books—Fundraising Freedom and Fully Funded—and co-founding Fully Funded Academy for Christian missionaries.
In 2024, I expanded my mission with the launch of Valloni Solutions—a coaching and consulting practice focused on 1:1 transformation. I realized the greatest impact happens when I can walk closely with leaders, helping them identify what’s holding them back and equipping them with the tools and strategies to move forward with clarity and purpose.
Today
My clients are reclaiming their time, increasing their revenue, growing their teams, and finally living the life they were created for. It brings me great joy to come alongside leaders like you with practical tools and personal support to help you let go of fear, break free from scarcity, and move forward with confidence and purpose.
One of the things I love most about living on purpose is that you don’t have to sacrifice joy or the desires of your heart. These days, I split my time between my two favorite places—St. Louis, Missouri and Tulum, Mexico—with my favorite people: my husband of 25 years, our daughter, and our sweet Dalmatian. As a family, we’re committed to chasing big dreams while living out the purpose God’s placed on our lives—and I’d love to help you do the same.
If you’re ready to take the next step, let’s connect. I’d love to meet you.
Find time on my calendar [here].
