by Events By K2 | Apr 22, 2024 | Events, Fundraising
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...
by Events By K2 | Oct 16, 2023 | Fundraising
Give to the Max Day is coming up on November 16, 2023 and it’s an incredible opportunity many nonprofits in Minnesota have to maximize and excite donors around their cause and raise some extra funds as we head into the end of the year. Like anything in life, without a...
by Events By K2 | May 15, 2023 | Fundraising
When a donor supports the mission without strings As I read this headline in the Star Tribune Unnamed donor gives $1 million to Science Museum of Minnesota, I couldn’t help but smile and think “well done Science Museum!” As philanthropy is ever changing and...
by Events By K2 | May 11, 2023 | Fundraising
I’m going to be a bit controversial here among the fundraising and development community with this blog. Recently, I had an interaction with a friend of ours when they asked if K2 does capital campaigns. My response was, “you mean fundraising?” in which case yes, we...
by Events By K2 | Apr 23, 2023 | Fundraising
Tips for new businesses and nonprofit organizations Twin Cities Business Magazine had a nice story a few years ago on businesses that took off during 2020. You can read it here. I love reading about different businesses, how they started, their concept from coffee...
by Events By K2 | Apr 6, 2023 | Fundraising
We all learned valuable lessons in recent years: even the most developed plans can’t stop the world from turning and throwing a couple of wrenches in said plans. This has meant we have had to rethink strategies for development and engagement with donors – all while...
