• Bachelor of Science in Business - Sacred Heart University

  • MBA Masters of Business - Marylhurst University

  • Entrepreneurship Essentials - Harvard Business School Certification 2022

  • People for Nonprofit Accelerator - Grant writing certification 2023

Founder & Non-Profit Advocate Kari Ruconich (she/her)

“KindRaiser developed from my own challenges with fundraising. Year after year, I volunteered to raise awareness and support for many causes I feel very passionate about. I recognized each year my enthusiasm was diminishing. My goal and desire to make a difference was replaced by fundraising worry and pressures I placed on myself. I found myself stepping away from advocacy because of financial commitments. KindRaiser evolved from this worry – “If I’m willing to give-up, how many others do the same, all because of fundraising?”

KindRaiser seeks to make incremental donations to those raising money for causes they feel passionate about. KindRaiser doesn’t want individuals to lose that desire to advocate because of financial commitments. We believe passion and kindness must be the engine for change and recognize fundraising is a means for making that difference.”   

The Founder, Kari Ruconich, is a non-profit advocate who has had the pleasure of working with and continue to support the mission of many organizations, including:

American Lung Association

        Undiagnosed Disease Network Foundation

         National Organization of Rare Disorders

   American Red Cross

        Zebs Wish Equine Sanctuary

        NW ALS

        ALS Therapy Development Institute

         ALS Association

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