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.

Your Summer Fundraising Slump To-Do List

Almost every nonprofit organization experiences a dip in donations at some point during the year. Most see it in the...

Donorbox + Rock RMS: An Innovative Integration to Grow Your Church

Connecting with others and building relationships is a large part of serving as a leader in your church. After all,...

Making Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page Accessible to All

Did you know that only 3% of the internet is considered fully accessible? This means that individuals with disabilities -...

Donorbox Dashboard: A Faster Way to Manage Your Fundraising

Many nonprofit organizations have limited resources, from small teams to lean budgets to simply needing more time in the day...

ChatGPT for Nonprofits: Maximizing Impact with the Power of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world we live in, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. When applied appropriately,...

Recurring Giving for Churches – The Ultimate Guide

As per the latest tithing statistics, the average weekly donation per US churchgoer is $17 which equals a yearly donation...

What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? How to Make it Work for You

You may have heard that peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most effective ways you can expand your nonprofit organization’s...

9 Best Donation Page Examples for Better Fundraising

Your online donation page is one of the most important tools you have in your fundraising toolkit. That’s because it’s...

Donorbox + HubSpot: New Native Integration for Improved Donor Management & Communication

What is one of the biggest lies you’ve ever been told? Was it a piece of clothing that said, “One...

How to Create a Nonprofit Landing Page that Converts

Online giving is becoming more popular each day, which means your online presence needs to be in tip-top shape. Take...