Kara

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.

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Not-for-Profit vs. Nonprofit: What’s The Difference?

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TikTok for Good: Use TikTok to Grow Your Nonprofit

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Social Media Fundraising: Tips & Examples for Modern Nonprofits

A study found that 55% of people who learn about an organization on social media end up taking action in...

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How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Nonprofit and Increase Awareness

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LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. But you knew that, didn’t you? Did you know that 56% of LinkedIn...

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Roughly 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. That is an unthinkable number....

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