Parvel oversees fundraising efforts while cultivating relationships within the community
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Hospice of Michigan announces Andrew Parvel as philanthropy manager for the northwest region. Parvel is responsible for fundraising efforts for the not-for-profit organization with a focus on cultivating donor relationships with individuals, foundations and local businesses throughout northwest Michigan.
“Andrew hit the ground running and helped secure more than $10,000 in sponsorships for Barley, BBQ & Beats held last month in Traverse City,” said Barbara Anderson, associate vice president of philanthropy for Hospice of Michigan. “With his background, Andrew is the perfect individual to lead our fundraising initiatives in northwest Michigan.”
Prior to joining Hospice of Michigan, Parvel served as director of business development & marketing for the Jenkins Group, Inc., a Traverse City-based independent book publisher. Additionally, he co-founded the charity mountain bike race, Mud, Sweat & Beers. Now in its 15th year, the race has raised over $840,000 for Mt. Holiday Ski & Recreation Area and other northwest Michigan charities.
Parvel, a Traverse City resident, has a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Wayne State University in Detroit.
About Hospice of Michigan
A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan (HOM) is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. A founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, the not-for-profit delivers the highest quality of care, raising more than $5 million each year to cover costs for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life. HOM also provides grief support and counseling, as well as caregiver education and support. A member of the NorthStar Care Community, HOM also provides palliative care through NorthStar Palliative Care, pediatric hospice care and compassionate support services through Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through the NorthStar Institute. The NorthStar Care Community also includes Arbor Hospice and Centrica Care Navigators. In total, NorthStar Care Community members serve more than 9,800 patients annually across Michigan. For more information, call 888-247-5701 or visit www.hom.org.