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.

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 Budget-Friendly Online Auction Sites for Nonprofits in 2024

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...

Powerful & Time-Saving Donor Reporting Templates from Donorbox

Collecting and analyzing data is key to the long-term success of any organization, including nonprofits. With the right data, your...

Giving Season: Maximize Donations [With a 3-Step Roadmap]

The giving season, the season of giving, year-end - whatever you call them, the last few months of the year...

Donation Designations – Giving Donors The Freedom to Choose

It’s true - one of the top reasons donors choose to support a nonprofit organization is knowing the difference their...

10 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Member Experience

Membership programs can improve the health of your organization. Members offer consistent income for your nonprofit and spread awareness as...

Tribute Gifts: Enabling Donors to Give in Honor or Memory of Someone

From birthdays to celebrations of life, it is becoming increasingly popular for people and their loved ones to request donations...

Navigating the Donorbox Donor Profile

Are you a Donorbox user? Whether you are a nonprofit using Donorbox to fundraise for your mission, or a donor...