What Is The Dress Code? Gala Edition
Does spending hours worrying about what to wear to a gala sound familiar? Worrying if your outfit is fancy enough, stylish enough, or appropriate for the occasion? Many people fixate on what to wear to a gala and it is one of the most common questions we get from...
Tackling Silent Auction Outreach
There are many aspects of an event or gala that make it memorable and worth it for the attendees. Some include the menu, drink options, decor, location, guest speakers and overall vibe. If your event includes a silent and or live auction, the excitement around these...
Expert Fundraising Tactics From K2
Finding the right balance of the timing and tactics when you are reaching out to donors to fundraise can be a tricky proposition. I am newer to the fundraising world but there are many things I have learned during my short time with K2 on how to be a successful...
The Latest Event Decor Trends and Tips from K2
Trends are fluid in the event space, always moving and changing. Right when you think you have a grasp on what is popular, something new enters the conversation. That’s why the K2 team is doing everything possible to stay on the cutting edge, and that starts with...
From Being a Volunteer to Managing Volunteers
As volunteer month comes to a close, I have been thinking back to the many volunteer experiences I have had personally over the years and the many volunteers I have worked with and encountered. I grew up as the youngest of 5 and one thing I think about often is how...
Part 2 – Gala Planning Pitfalls: Menu and Audio-Visual Pitfalls
Fish, chicken or beef – too many options! In the first part of our three-part blog series on gala planning pitfalls, we covered contract negotiations and the importance of knowing exactly what is part of your contract versus what would be considered additional fees....
Part 3 – Gala Planning Pitfalls: Great idea → Money Pitfalls
In the final part of our blog series on discussing potential pitfalls that could happen when planning a gala, we will discuss a unique deadline you should set for your group and the budget. If you haven’t noticed already, many of these challenges all line up with one...
Part 1 – Gala Planning Pitfalls: Just Sign The Contract! Or Not…
Planning a gala can be an exciting process and it offers a great setting for you to share more about who you are, and how your funding engages existing supporters, and attracts potential donors and sponsors. In this three-part blog series, we will lay out some...
Elevate Your Events with These 2024 Trends
No matter your budget there are small things you can do to take an event from good to exceptional. As K2 starts to ramp up for this year’s upcoming events with our clients, we are reflecting on some trends that are surging in the decor space. The price of decor and...