Kara Matthews

Kara Matthews is an experienced development professional currently serving as the Director of Development at Fuller Craft Museum since June 2022. Previously, Kara held the position of Director of Institutional Giving and Events at Thompson Island Outward Bound from March 2021 to May 2022. Before that, Kara was the Director of Development at the Children's Museum of the Arts from November 2017 to March 2021, and the Director of Development & Communications at Behind the Book from April 2016 to November 2017. Earlier roles include Grant Writer at Breaking Ground and Grants and Prospect Research Manager, as well as Development Associate at Riverkeeper. Kara holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from The New School.