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...
by Kristen Sheehan | Sep 16, 2025 | Events, Fundraising, HR, 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 | Aug 13, 2025 | Fundraising
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...
by Kristen Sheehan | Apr 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...
by Cassie Hamburg | Apr 7, 2025 | Fundraising
In today’s digital landscape, social media has become an essential tool for businesses looking to build their brand, engage with customers, and drive sales. However, simply having a presence on social media isn’t enough—you need a well-thought-out strategy to make the...
