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.

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

According to the latest tithing statistics, the average weekly donation per U.S. churchgoer is $17. That 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...

7 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...

Bingo Fundraising – The Ultimate Fundraiser’s Guide

Looking to put the fun back into your FUNdraising events? A bingo fundraiser may be the answer! Charity bingo events...

8 Affordable Online Auction Sites for Nonprofits in 2026

Both silent auctions and live auctions have long been key components of many fundraising events. These auctions can raise significant...

5 Must-Dos for Engaging Fundraising Appeal Letters [+ Samples]

Writing a fundraising appeal letter that engages your audience and effectively raises critical donations can be daunting. Where do you...

Disaster Relief Fundraising: Critical Tools for Donations + Examples

When disaster strikes - whether natural events, global pandemics, or any other number of emergencies - it can cause extreme...