by Kristen Sheehan | Apr 30, 2026 | Events, Fundraising, K2 News, K2 Team
No class taught this. Kirsten and I just wrapped up another U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council Spring Meeting in Chicago at the Google HQ with over 40 business owners from all over the country – Washington to Florida and a bunch of states in...
by Cassie Hamburg | Feb 27, 2026 | Events
At K2, we live and breathe details, community, and creative execution. Whether we’re producing a 400-person fundraising gala or coordinating a corporate retreat, we know one thing for sure: It’s the little things that take an event from simply “done” to truly...
by Kristen Sheehan | Feb 26, 2026 | Events, Fundraising
They struggle with raising real money from it. Here are the biggest pitfalls I see over and over. Obsessing over décor instead of donors.I’ll be the first to say that ambiance, thoughtful program design, and those subtle touches that elevate a room absolutely matter....
by Janine Peterson | Feb 19, 2026 | Events
Working in events means I spend a lot of time thinking about inventory – Vases, Candles, Florals, Shelving, Storage Systems… Somewhere along the way, I realized the way we manage inventory at work is exactly how I should be managing my seasonal decor at...
by Kristen Sheehan | Jan 8, 2026 | Events, Fundraising, K2 News, K2 Team
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...
by Cassie Hamburg | Oct 13, 2025 | Events, Fundraising, K2 Team
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...
