Who’s in Your Lifeboat?
Lessons on trust, teamwork, and choosing the right people when the pressure is on. I’ll admit it—I regularly binge-watch reality TV as a way to shut my brain off from the day-to-day. Of all the shows, Below Deck is my favorite. Captain Sandy, the rotating crews, the...
How Nonprofits Can Outsource Back-Office Operations
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...
How it starts is not how it has to end. A message for moms and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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 sick...
The Things Nobody Wants to Talk About in Sales: The 12 Months Before You Finally Close Your Needle-Moving Donor
If you’ve ever celebrated a game-changing donor commitment, you know the moment. The handshake, the email, the champagne… maybe even a small victory dance in your office (door closed, of course). But here’s what no one likes to talk about: the 12 months before that...
The Hidden Advantage of Hiring a Fundraising-Savvy Event Planner
In 2024, K2 expanded into the event space - which came as a surprise to some, but it was a natural fit since K2 has been planning and executing events since we started the company in 2017. The nonprofits I worked with prior to starting K2 had me planning...
Rotating Table Decor for Interest & Practicality: 5 Reasons to Consider More than One Centerpiece Option for Your Event
At K2 Events, we offer services for a wide variety of events, and have decor options appropriate for intimate gatherings and large galas alike. But how do we stock and prep enough pieces for our larger events? Does it make sense to purchase and store 50 of the same...
From Personal Attendant to Wedding Planner: How I Helped Craft a Dream Day on a Budget
I have always enjoyed throwing a good party and curating unique events for my friends and family. I enjoy leaning into my creative and artistic side, and I have continued to grow these strengths in my work at K2 & Co the past year and half. I am writing this blog...
Turn a One-Day Event into a Long-Term Win
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...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Managing a Conference
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...