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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Annual Fund | Marketing | Donor Research
Carla is an annual fund and marketing expert with nearly 30 years of experience—from running student and alumni programs to leading high-impact direct marketing campaigns and building donor engagement 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.
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
Ready to empower your nonprofit?
Let’s chat about how Prism Philanthropy can help your organization achieve it’s goals.