Kara Schmid

Kara has several years of experience in communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations. Her love for serving others began while fundraising for and attending mission trips. She then worked with multiple local nonprofits through various marketing agencies and volunteer opportunities before becoming a communications manager at Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis for more than four years. Kara now specializes in writing and enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge with others on this platform.

U.S. Holidays: The Ultimate List for Nonprofits [2024]

The year is filled with U.S. holidays honoring everything from cultural celebrations to historical occurrences to religious observances. Whether or...

How to Raise Money with Events

For decades, many nonprofit organizations have relied on events to bring in critical donations as well as spread awareness about...

Your FEC Filing Checklist

If you’re raising funds as part of a political campaign in the United States, you may be required to file...

How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator Pitch

When you’re speaking to potential supporters, you often only have a short amount of time to share details about your...

Trivia Night Fundraisers: The Ultimate Guide

Many organizations have seen success with trivia night fundraisers, and you don’t have to be a trivia wiz to see...

How to Raise Funds for a Project: Tips and Tools

Raising funds for projects is often required when specific needs arise for your organization. These projects may include a new...

Manage Your Giving with the Donorbox Donor Portal

You’ve just donated to an organization that uses Donorbox to fundraise. Thank you for being generous and supporting an important...

How to Use Event Promo Codes to Boost Ticket Sales

Just about everyone loves a discount! In fact, 91% of Americans used a coupon in 2022! So why not apply...

Raise More with Multi-Step Donation Forms

An optimized and effective online donation form should be a top priority for your nonprofit. After all, 51% of high-wealth...

Boost Fundraising by Pairing Donorbox with Stripe or PayPal

You already have a great payment processor - why do you need a fundraising platform as well? The short answer...