About Prism
At Prism, we believe philanthropy should be powered—not overworked. We help nonprofits of every size streamline their fundraising, strengthen strategy, and connect more authentically with donors.
Our approach blends insight, innovation, and impact. With smarter systems, strategic storytelling, and data that actually works for you, we help turn ambitious goals into tangible, measurable outcomes.
Carla Cordoba
Carla is a dynamic fundraising, marketing and events leader with nearly 30 years of experience in annual giving, donor acquisition and retention strategies, giving days, and event fundraising. She has executed high-impact multi-channel campaigns, led alumni, student and parent programs, and developed fundraising event strategies — including silent auctions that increased revenue by 83% — to strengthen engagement, grow giving, and advance mission-driven goals.
Kara Robertson,
Founder
Fundraising Expert | Coach | Grant writer | Strategy
With 20 years in development, Kara Robertson has raised more than $30M in annual and major gifts and grants for institutions ranging from large universities to grassroots nonprofits. Her portfolio includes leadership roles on two comprehensive campaigns and several capital campaigns.
Austin Kupke
Grants | Policy | Programming | Budgets
With more than 15 years of experience across government, law, and nonprofit sectors, Austin Phillips Kupke is an expert in grant writing, policy analysis, budgeting, and program development. From advising on Texas’ $250 billion state budget to facilitating statewide child welfare initiatives, she brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and collaborative leadership. Through her firm, Phillips Kupke Consulting, she helps mission-driven organizations turn complex challenges into actionable, results-driven strategies.
2025 Achievements
Prism Philanthropy continues to deliver measurable impact and thought leadership across the nonprofit sector.
Solicited nearly 100 grants across diverse nonprofit partners, securing $3.17 million in funding for education, human services, arts, health, and community development initiatives.
Featured in leading philanthropic publications — Bloomerang’s Blog (February 2025) and Giving Magazine’s 8th Edition (August 2025) — highlighting expertise in year-end giving and donor engagement.
Presented “Behind the Grant Curtain” at the San Diego Foundation Annual Conference, drawing a standing-room-only audience of nonprofit leaders.
Published an online Capital Campaign Masterclass on Udemy, expanding access to expert fundraising training for nonprofit professionals nationwide.
Recent Wins & Client Successes
46% INCREASE IN RECURRING REVENUE (YOY)
Grew client revenue from $166,632 to $243,857 through strategic fundraising and grant optimization
MAJOR FUNDING SECURED FROM LEADING INSTITUTIONS
Including NBA Foundation, Honda Corporate Foundation, Dr. Phillips Charities, Florida Blue, Orlando Health, AdventHealth, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, State of Florida, and others
DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP FULLY FUNDED
Secured multi-year funding to support a Development Director position, strengthening long-term fundraising capacity
ORGANIZATIONALSTABILITY DURING LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS
Successfully guided multiple nonprofits through Executive Director and Development Director transitions while maintaining fundraising momentum
EXPANDED GRANT PORTFOLIOS WITH HIGH-VALUE FUNDERS
Positioned clients to access competitive national and regional funding opportunities across health, education, and community impact sectors
Kara is so motivated. We had another record year of fundraising and attained our stretch goals with Kara’s leadership.
– Jeff Moore, Dean | UCF College of Arts and Humanities
Leadership & Industry Recognition
Contributor to Giving Magazine and industry platforms including Bloomerang
Speaker, 2025 San Diego Fundraising Conference (Grant Strategy & Success)
Panelist, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Chair, Opera Orlando Mozart Dinner (10th Anniversary) — Led the organization’s highest-grossing gala in its history
Ready to empower your nonprofit?
Let’s chat about how Prism Philanthropy can help your organization achieve it’s goals.