Many nonprofit and association executives lack the time, staff, skills and funding they need to make their vision a reality. Big Buzz Idea Group fills gaps in management, marketing and events, so that you can focus on the big picture and position your organization to thrive.

Management, Marketing & Events
Increase Your Impact | Amplify Awareness | Grow Your Organization
Nonprofit Professionals Community
Resources For Growth | Inspiration | Trusted Peer Community
If it seems as though you never have enough hours in the day, or you are tired of the revolving door of employees and the hours of training that goes with it, or you just need to find and work with a team who “gets it,” the professionals at Big Buzz Idea Group are here for you.
And if you are a nonprofit leader who is looking for resources and programs to support your team on a regular basis, check out the resources in the Nonprofit Professionals Community.
Register HERE for the December Big Buzz Breakfast Club: Looking Back to Look Forward to a Successful 2024
Nonprofits supported
Projects Completed
Million Dollars Raised
What our clients say . . .
Latest Blog…
Client Spotlight: Center for Changing Lives
Name/Title: Juliana González-Crussi, Executive Director What is your organization and mission? Center for Changing Lives. CCL partners with participants to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers and realize their potential. Our work includes coaching on financial, employment and resource mobilization goals that enhance lives, training and skill enhancement opportunities, and advocacy and…
Read MoreAn Interim Leader Isn’t a “Temp:” Interim Leadership in NPOs as a Management Profession
By Shailushi Ritchie Founder & CEO of Sevah Consulting Recently, a colleague of mine shared with me that the CEO of her agency was leaving, and the Board had decided to appoint an internal staff person as the interim CEO. “Please tell me the Board decided to hire an interim…
Read MoreAre You Leading With Impact?
By Melissa Lagowski Big Buzz Idea Group Founder/CEO/Queen Bee When nonprofits communicate important information, they often share it as news. For example, they’ll serve up financial figures in an annual report or publish fundraising event details in a newsletter. While this kind of communication is informative, it may not do…
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Name/Title: Ian Tobin, VP & Director of Community Development at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. About the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce: We are the booster of the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods in Chicago, the liaison between residents and businesses whose mission is to attract customers,…
Read MoreLosing Control? Reclaim Your Time!
By Melissa Lagowski Big Buzz Idea Group Founder/CEO/Queen Bee Losing Control? Reclaim Your Time! According to the data available, “only 20% of people feel their work is under control daily.” As far back as I can remember, every nonprofit staffer I know has felt the stress of being buried by…
Read MoreClient Spotlight: Old Town School of Folk Music
Name/Title: Dave Zibell, Director of Marketing for Old Town School of Folk Music, one of the founders of the Square Roots festival and currently serving as Board President for Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. About Old Town School of Folk Music: My organization is the Old Town School of…
Read MoreFrom Awareness to Action: Using Social Media to Reach Your Goals
By Amanda Lovell Marketing Coordinator Big Buzz Idea Group If you are a nonprofit leader, social media can be an invaluable tool with vast reach and accessibility that you can take advantage of. Use it to promote your organization’s mission, amplify your messaging, reach out to volunteers, find partners and…
Read MoreSPONSORSHIP 101: Growing Nonprofit Revenues
By Melissa Lagowski Founder/CEO/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group Be it donors or dinners or annual bake sales, nonprofit organizations live and die by their budgets and funding streams. Finding a steady revenue stream may seem difficult but it also might just be hidden in plain sight: look around to…
Read More8 Tips For Leading Productive Meetings
By Melissa Lagowski Founder/CEO/Queen Bee How many hours do you commit to meetings in a week? Out of 40 hours in an average work week, the majority of us are in meetings for at least half of that time. According to some stats in the nonprofit world, this could catapult…
Read MoreThe Importance of Authenticity in Sales and Networking
By Terri Champelli Sales and Business Development Let’s be real. This term has been thrown about in all walks of life for years, with the intent of requesting your audience to, in essence, cut the crap. In interpersonal skills and relations, it is important to be real. For your friends,…
Read More