About Us


	Community Foundation of NorthWest MissOuri "Improving the quality of life for the people of Northwest Missouri through philanthropy"

Staff

Mary Hinde, President/CEO

Mary Hinde was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO and is committed to the communities of Northwest Missouri. She is the fourth generation on both sides of her family to stay in the area and work towards its betterment. She has a proven track record of a results oriented leader. Mrs. Hinde’s creative ability coupled with her administrative skills serves the Community Foundation well.

Mrs. Hinde attended Hollins College in Roanoke where she received her BA in English. She studied at the University of London during those years and then The New York School of Interior Design where she received an Interior Design Degree. Mrs. Hinde has completed some graduate seminary work at Trinity International. She maintains her professional membership in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

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Stacey Helfery, Administrative Director

Mrs. Helfery is a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, MO. She is a graduate of Missouri Western State University where she earned a degree in Business Administration, Management. Prior to joining the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. Mrs. Helfery was employed with Postal and Community Credit Union in St. Joseph, MO for 8 years. She held several positions including, Senior Member Savings Representative, Vice President of Member Services and Vice President of Administration.

Mrs. Helfery was treasurer for the St. Joseph Chapter of Credit Unions from 2005 to 2007. Also, she was a member of the St. Joseph Figure Skating Club where she was an instructor from 1993 to 2001. Mrs. Helfery also enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

Board of Directors

The members of the CFNWMO board are committed to managing resources to maximize philanthropic purposes and minimize expenses. To that end, we will affiliate with Greater Horizons who will provide certain administrative duties. Through economies of scale, Greater Horizons will charge minimal fees, ensuring that each philanthropic investment returns the greatest personal and civic benefit possible. Greater Horizons is administered by one of the most respected community foundations in the nation: the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri will be one of 10 affiliates.

The CFNWMO board is genuinely committed to helping our regional not-for-profit groups. To that end, we are pledging not to engage in annual fund-raising campaigns but to concentrate on planned giving.

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Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri ● 1014 W St. Maartens Drive ● St. Joseph, MO 64506 ● 816-232-2022