Your Support Crew Has Arrived
Capable Event Coordination for Hawai’i Non-Profits
Give Your Donors the Full Attention They Deserve
Composure, Coordination, & Day-Of Confidence
You know how nonprofit event planners are expected to both run the show and work the room?
This means you’re usually stuck fixing every issue, answering every volunteer question, and managing every vendor—all while missing the chance to connect with your biggest donors.
So instead of you having to juggle logistics while trying to make your stakeholders feel seen, what we do is step in as your support crew—keeping things on schedule, solving problems before even you notice them, and protecting your time when it matters most.
In fact, our background in high-pressure film production means we’re trained to make fast, autonomous, & correct decisions—so events run smoothly, and your organization’s stars get to shine!
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Adaptable Troubleshooters Who Think on their Feet
You should get to delegate confidently not troubleshoot every issue.
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Live Presentation Experts
Event coordinators should make your organization look polished, not panicked.
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Fully Capable Team, Ready to Deploy on Demand
You should get to work with a capable team, not have to answer a constant stream of questions.
It shouldn’t be so hard for you to find a crew that can keep the show running so you can focus on your donors.
Aloha from Your New Support Crew
Aloha—we’re Scott Mohanram and Johnathon Johnson. Before launching Second Unit Solutions, we’ve spent years working as Assistant Directors in film & television, where coordinating complex logistics, managing large crews, and keeping things on time and on budget is just a normal day on set.
We’re proud to bring that same level of precision and calm to Hawai‘i nonprofit events. We know how many moving parts go into a successful fundraiser or gala—and we also know how to make those moving parts work smoothly behind the scenes.
We here to help you stay focused on your donors by stepping in as your support crew—keeping things on schedule, solving issues before you notice them, & executing your vision without adding to your plate.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
“They made things so smooth and seamless”
Julie Bautista, Events Director - Hawaiian Humane SocietyFind The Help You Need The Most
Check out some of our more commonly used services. Packages & planning will be customized for your event’s unique needs, so get in touch for a quote.
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Stage Management
Nothing can make your audience of donors & supporters cringe more than a presentation full of technical glitches and awkward pauses.
With our extensive experience in production, we’ll make sure the live presentation at your event is smooth, succinct, & polished.
We’re here to help you highlight the vital work your organization does, and make sure your donors focus on your mission & message.
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Volunteer Training & Direction
To make the most of your organization’s big event, you need to be present with your most important stakeholders, not be pulled in a million different directions.
We’ll train and direct your volunteers so they feel confident, capable, and empowered to do their jobs without needing your constant supervision.
That way, you can stop managing the helpers—and start focusing on the relationships and moments that matter most.
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Vetted Network of Pros & Resources
Our experience has given us access to the top experts & resources. We can connect you with everyone from makeup artists to videographers to dog trainers.
We can also often get you insider prices on resources like transportation, walkie-talkies, and even extra bathroom rentals.
Your event’s logistics should make your organization shine, not scramble.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Volunteers are a vital part of any event—but they’re not always equipped to make quick, independent decisions when things go off track. With volunteers, the burden still falls on you to solve problems, often pulling you away from your most important job: connecting with your donors.
That’s where we come in. As seasoned professionals trained in high-pressure environments, we’re able to think on our feet, adjust on the fly, and keep your event running smoothly—without needing constant direction. And when needed, we can tap into our trusted network of industry pros—from makeup artists and location liaisons to medics and A/V experts—to support your event at a truly professional level.
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Our background as Assistant Directors in film means we’re trained to thrive in fast-paced, constantly changing environments—coordinating large teams, handling big personalities, managing tight timelines, and adapting on the fly without ever losing our cool. (And just to clarify: Assistant Directors aren’t the director’s assistants—they’re the people responsible for running the entire set.)
We bring that same professionalism, efficiency, and calm under pressure to nonprofit events—keeping everything running smoothly so your team can stay focused on your mission.
At the end of the day, every day on a film set is an event—it just happens to be one where everyone shows up knowing their cues. We make sure your event runs just as seamlessly.
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In film production, the second unit is the behind-the-scenes crew that handles critical shots and logistics without slowing down the main action. They move fast, solve problems, and keep everything on schedule.
At Second Unit Solutions, we bring that same mindset to nonprofit events.
We’re your support crew: quietly keeping things running, solving issues before they become problems, and giving your team the freedom to focus on what really matters—your mission and your donors.
Are you ready to enjoy your event, not just survive it?
We Can't Wait to Talk To You!