Kara Fleharty
Vice President of Development
kara.fleharty@supportum.org | 406-243-7441
Kara Fleharty Schultz serves as Vice President of Development for the University of Montana Foundation, where she provides leadership for the Foundation's fundraising strategy and development team in support of the University of Montana's students, faculty, programs and priorities.
With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and nonprofit fundraising, Kara has built a career centered on creating meaningful partnerships that advance mission-driven organizations. Her expertise spans annual giving, major and principal gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, campaign strategy, donor engagement and team leadership.
Before joining the University of Montana Foundation in 2024, Kara held development leadership positions at the University of Central Florida Foundation, Florida Hospital Foundation, Stetson University, Rollins College and Pacific Lutheran University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Organizational Communication from Concordia College and an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University.