Kelly Schaber

Kelly Schaber is a fundraising and growth advisor who helps nonprofits strengthen revenue, clarify messaging, and build systems that support long term impact. She brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial experience, behavioral insight, and strategic communications to every engagement.

 

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts in Human Dimensions of Organizations from the University of Texas at Austin. Her graduate work focused on understanding human behavior, motivation, and decision making, insight she now applies to donor engagement and fundraising strategy.

 

Before transitioning into the nonprofit sector, Kelly spent more than a decade as an entrepreneur, owning and operating a bespoke jewelry business in New York City’s Diamond District. That experience sharpened her skills in brand development, client relationships, and revenue growth.

 

Today, she partners with nonprofits of all sizes on fundraising strategy, grant writing, communications, media, marketing, and donor engagement. Her work is grounded in strong systems and brought to life through storytelling that highlights the real impact organizations make in their communities.