Kara Rachal, Cfre
About Kara Rachal, Cfre
Kara Rachal is the Director of Client Strategy at Pursuant, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in data management and philanthropy, she has held various roles at Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation and Adventist Health, and possesses strong interpersonal skills as indicated by her ESFJ personality type and Clifton Strengths.
Current Role at Pursuant
Kara Rachal serves as the Director of Client Strategy at Pursuant, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance client relationships and drive organizational growth. Her experience in client strategy is supported by her background in data management and philanthropy.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Philanthropy
Kara Rachal has extensive experience in healthcare philanthropy, particularly with the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation. She worked in various roles, including Data Manager, Development Officer/Program Coordinator for Porter Hospital, and Donor Experience Specialist, from 2011 to 2016. Her tenure in these positions involved managing donor data, coordinating programs, and enhancing donor engagement.
Educational Background in Public Relations
Kara Rachal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Southern Adventist University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. This educational foundation has equipped her with skills in communication and strategic planning, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Experience in Higher Education
Kara Rachal has worked at Southern Adventist University in multiple capacities, including as a Data Communication Assistant and Development Intern. Her roles from 2008 to 2011 involved supporting data management and development initiatives, contributing to the university's outreach and engagement efforts.
Independent Contractor Experience
From 2021 to 2022, Kara Rachal worked as an Independent Contractor in Colorado. This role allowed her to leverage her skills in client strategy and data management while providing flexible consulting services to various clients in the nonprofit sector.