K2 Consulting Group

Yes, consultants provide wisdom and guidance to our clients. How about the reverse? I had the chance to get to get to know Theodore Payne Foundation, one of LA's most beloved non profit organizations, during our consulting engagement. Can't wait to get planting ideas at their annual Native Plant Garden Tour. The Payne Foundation made us fall in love; with them and natives. Mark your calendars. Buy your tickets. Beautify your gardens.

This is why there is nothing like experience and relationships when you face the biggest professional challenges!!! At a luncheon event today, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass spoke about how she convened Democratic and Republican Mayors across the country to successfully advocate for a federal policy change. As a result: disability benefits are not counted toward income, increasing the number of veterans eligible for housing and expanding their housing options. Years of experience in California's state legislature and Congress provided her the roadmap to get this federal policy changed. Congratulations and gratitude, Mayor Karen Bass. #LosAngeles #homeless #veterans #nonprofits #MayorKarenBass #policyseachange

Consulting with clients like Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, plus working directly with Interim Executive Director Katie Tilford is so much fun. It's impossible to think of it as work. I get to experience how customers at the native plant Fall Sale love the team. And you can see why....they are 100% focused on the customer experience. That's why the Theodore Payne Foundation is a beloved Los Angeles non profit organization. #TheodorePayneFoundation #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitconsulting #nonprofitfundraising #nativeplants #environment #philanthropy

BRAVO to the fundraising and medical team at Northwestern Medicine for their innovative approach that captivated Ken Griffin's interests to the tune of $10M! Northwestern's Dr. John Pandolfino highlighted the use of advanced machine learning and mathematics to create personalized medical care for esophageal conditions, resonating with Griffin and his team. The investment reflects a shared commitment to cutting-edge solutions akin to those at Citadel, he believes. #majorgifts #philanthropy

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR PERFORMING ARTS AND PHILANTHROPY. THANK YOU to this marvelous and creative panel of Los Angeles Performing Arts Leaders presenting at the Association of Philanthropic Counsel Spring Forum. Rob Bailis, Executive and Artistic Director, BroadStage; Edgar Miramontes, Executive and Artistic Director, UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance; Sam Linden, Executive Director at BETH MORRISON PROJECTS, INC. and last but not least Meghan Pressman, Managing Director and CEO of Center Theatre Group TAKE AWAYS: ?? ???? ** "The arts economy is an ecosystem, working hard to create front doors for everyone." ** The cost of talent is regularly, systematically growing beyond inflation. ** The challenge is accommodating the needs of historical and next-gen audiences with diverse interests. (They have ideas.) ** Audiences are returning slowly since the pandemic. Some arts organizations may not be able to sustain themselves until revenue reaches the levels needed, especially since expenses have increased significantly. ** Impressive how innovative and flexible the panel participants are despite the changes and challenges headed their way. ** Equally impressive how collegial they are considering the overlap in their donors to the arts. (No cat fighting that we could see.) ?? My personal thoughts: We need to find a way to sustain the performing arts nationally and globally. The arts and culture are so important to our healthy and creative being. Additonally, the arts contributes so much to our local economies. #performingarts #performingartsleadership #fundraising #marketing #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership ??

I took a gamble and offered a Post Association of Philanthropic Counsel Forum walking tour of DTLA (Downtown Los Angeles), showcasing Little Tokyo, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Grand Avenue Arts District. Little Tokyo is an important historical district of Los Angeles and has been named 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Thank you to John E. Kobara, for setting up the tour of JANM, Brandon Leong, CFRE, for introducing me to the ever professional and formidable Kristen Fukushima, Executive Director of Little Tokyo Community Council, our tour guide. Thanks for your insatiable interest in learning new things....Melanie J. Norton, Casey Woodard, Michael Rubin, MBA, CFRE, ACC, Diana Marquis, CFRE, Beth Hershenhart, David M. Coyne, CFRE, Shawna Rodgers, CFRE.

The Spring Forum is going to be here before we know it! Join us May 16 - 18 in Los Angeles, CA for two days of interactive working sessions dedicated to building your superb consulting skills, facilitated by Flawless Consulting expert trainers. BIG thank you to our sponsors:?DonorSearch,?Qgiv, UST Workforce Solutions For Nonprofits,?Little Green Light,?Madeleine Crouch & Co., Inc., Innovative Resources Group,?K2 Consulting Group,?Michael D. Rubin & Associates,?Patricia (Patti) Ward, CFRE. MBA?CFRE, &?WeGive If you have not already, sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eqvcCRmG #SpringForum?#APC?#associationofphilanthropiccounsel?#forum?#nonprofitconsulting?#Nonprofits?#nonprofit?#fundraising?#philanthropy