Mark Hanlon

Since 1978 Mark Hanlon has seen both the legacy work of the past and the visionary work for Compassion’s future align, infusing the ministry with hope to reach even more of the “least of these." Mark has held a variety of leadership roles at Compassion, including positions in IT and Sponsor Donor Services. He has also served as senior vice president of USA, Global Marketing & Engagement, and Global Strategic Relationships. He currently serves as chief development officer leading the Global Philanthropic Engagement team.

Mark’s team is focused on generating resources beyond the scope of our current sponsorship offerings and establishing high-impact relationships to partner with Compassion for greater awareness, influence and movement in a global context.

Raised in inner city Chicago, Mark’s desire to help children was influenced by the example of his parents, who operated a rescue mission for homeless men living on the city’s streets. He became a Compassion sponsor at the age of 18. Through this one-to-one sponsor relationship, Mark was inspired by the organization’s unique holistic approach to meeting the physical, economic, educational and spiritual needs of a child living in poverty and subsequently joined the ministry as a staff member.

Mark and his wife have been married since 1978. They have a son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.