by Cassie Hamburg | Oct 13, 2025 | Events, Fundraising, K2 News
Nonprofits are built on mission, not mechanics. Yet so much of what keeps a nonprofit running — financial tracking, board logistics, donor databases, and administrative systems — happens quietly behind the scenes. These “back-office” functions are vital, but they can...
by Kristen Sheehan | Sep 17, 2025 | Events, Fundraising, K2 Team
Dear Mom in the Thick of It, My son just turned sixteen, and let me tell you, it’s been an emotional milestone. It took me right back to those early days—when I had to return to work just six weeks after he was born – and the subsequent months where he was so...
by Cassie Hamburg | Jun 3, 2025 | Events, Fundraising
There’s nothing quite like the energy of a well-run conference—the hum of conversation, the buzz around a great speaker, the unexpected connections that spark new ideas. But behind every seamless event is months of planning, hundreds of decisions, and a whole lot of...
by Allison Housley | May 30, 2025 | Events, Public Relations
Hosting a successful event requires careful planning. But ensuring people show up, stay engaged, and leave with a clear understanding of your brand? That takes strategic communications. At K2 & Company, we recently partnered with a healthcare client on their...
by k2company | May 23, 2025 | Events, Fundraising
If you’ve spent any time around the K2 fundraising team, you will regularly hear us refer to building fundraising muscle. Especially for new organizations (or organizations looking to grow) – I will personally repeat that phrase over and over. Building muscle is not...
by k2company | Apr 1, 2025 | Events
Event planning may seem like a glamorous and exciting industry, and it certainly can be, but behind the beautifully arranged tables, the carefully curated guest lists, and the smooth-running schedules is a world of meticulous preparation, long hours, and countless...