Kara Rachal, CFRE

Kara Rachal, CFRE has a diverse work experience in the nonprofit sector. Kara is currently working as the Director of Client Strategy at Pursuant since March 2022. Previously, they were a self-employed Independent Contractor from April 2021 to March 2022, providing fundraising services to nonprofit organizations. Kara'sresponsibilities included program analysis, annual giving, campaign readiness, database administration, and volunteer management.

Before that, they worked at Adventist Health from January 2017 to March 2021 as the Director of Philanthropy and Volunteers. In this role, they managed a comprehensive fundraising program, supervised fundraising activities, and built relationships with donors and volunteers.

From 2011 to 2016, Kara worked at the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation in various roles. Kara served as a Development Officer/Program Coordinator, engaging in major gift relationships. Kara also worked as a Donor Experience Specialist and Data Manager, responsible for maintaining the database and providing staff support. Kara started their career at Southern Adventist University, where they worked as a Temporary Project and Planning Manager in Marketing and as a Development Intern.

Overall, Kara Rachal has extensive experience in donor-centered fundraising, major giving, database management, and volunteer management in the nonprofit sector.

Kara Rachal, CFRE attended Southern Adventist University from 2007 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. In November 2012, they completed the Dale Carnegie Course from Dale Carnegie Training. In March 2017, they obtained the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification from CFRE International.