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The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit

The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit

By Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee It was October 1, 1999, when I began my first full-time position in the nonprofit world. I showed up excitedly and ready to dig in and get started. The president of the organization met me at the office, said the organization was looking forward to working with me, handed me the key to the office and walked out the door. Now what? As a staff of one, I was responsible for what would become 24 annual events, 12 newsletters and 8 committees. I remember looking around the office and trying to figure out where to...

Outsourcing: The Only Solution To Staffing Shortages

Outsourcing: The Only Solution To Staffing Shortages

By Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Debates continue about the “great resignation” and the fast-rising salary demands that are running rampant in the current hiring climate (also known as wage compression). As nonprofits and associations strive to serve their missions with diminishing resources, many are struggling to find the experienced workers they need at a salary they can afford. Just as frustrating, the labor shortage increases the demands on your existing staff (who are already taxed as a result of the pandemic), which results in higher levels of burnout. So, what is an organization to do? We’ve seen a recent rise...

Celebrate You and Avoid Nonprofit Burnout

Celebrate You and Avoid Nonprofit Burnout

By: Melissa Lagowski Founder, CEO and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group This month we are celebrating YOU! We want to turn our focus to the people who power the nonprofit world. In our opinion, you are a superhero of a special kind – generally working long hours, juggling tasks while simultaneously balancing boards, budget and strategy, all the while working to advance the mission of your organization. Many of you must wear multiple hats, stretching yourself to do things that aren’t your forte for the sake of the nonprofit that you manage. You are constantly focused on helping others,...

The Benefits of Outsourcing

The Benefits of Outsourcing

Save time, money and effort By: Melissa Lagowski CEO, Founder and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group When your plate is full—perhaps too full—it’s hard to do anything well as you’re pulled in different directions and constantly hurtling from one task to the next. Meanwhile, your team is also working hard, but they likely don’t have the time or all the necessary skills to propel your nonprofit’s growth. The result? Burnout, stagnation and missed opportunities. Rather than focus internally, the solution may lie outside of your organization. Partnering with an external business to delegate key tasks or areas of expertise...

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  • Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!
  • 6 Tips for Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace
  • Team Culture Exists Beyond the Office Walls
  • Word of the Year: Manifestation
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  • Employee Retention Tax Credit Yields Powerful Opportunity
  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Why Your Nonprofit Needs Brand Guidelines
  • Leveraging E-Newsletters For Nonprofit Growth
  • Time to Assess Your Year-End Campaigns
  • How to Develop Your Nonprofit’s Audience Persona
  • How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals
  • Meet Big Buzz, the Creators of Ribfest Chicago
  • Cross-Train Your Team for Better Outcomes
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • How to Rewire Your Brain with Positive Thinking
  • Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?
  • Does Your Mission Have a Compelling Voice?
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
  • Defining Your Value: Reclaiming Relevance to the Community You Serve
  • Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?
  • Fundraising: Creating a Straighter Path to Revenue Growth
  • 4 Ways Outsourcing Your Development Work Can Provide Value
  • 5 Secrets to Streamlining Your Administrative Tasks
  • A Job Gone Wrong
  • The Birth of a New Vision
  • Outsourcing: The Only Solution To Staffing Shortages
  • Post-Pandemic Event Lessons
  • 5 Ways to Generate Sponsor Leads
  • 50 Content Promotion Tactics: How to Drive Traffic to Your Next Article
  • Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: Creating Impressions for Impact
  • Tips for Virtual Event Success
  • Interim Directors Provide Strength in Times of Transition
  • What’s Your Nonprofit’s Story
  • Why Identifying and Communicating Your Core Values Is Important
  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
  • The Benefits of Outsourcing
  • Spend Less. Do More. Your Guide to Effective Outsourcing
  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
  • 2020: A Lesson in Gratitude
  • The Taxman Cometh (Yes, Even For Your Exempt Organization)
  • Communication Tips to Advance Your Organization
  • Clearer Communication Is the Secret to Better Outcomes
  • DIY Event Photos
  • Engage Your Board – Start with Recruiting and End with A High-Performance Culture
  • Please Send a Hi-res Copy of Your Logo
  • Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit
  • Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees
  • Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
  • 6 Tips for Healthy Collaboration with Your Board Chair
  • New Year’s Resolutions for Board Members
  • If You’re Feeling Hopeless of Late, Remember That Your Work Matters and You Do, Too
  • 4 Productivity Tips to Elevate Your Nonprofit
  • Cancelling or Postponing Your Events in Light of COVID-19
  • 10 Tips to Cultivate Sponsor Relationships
  • Take Time to Evaluate Your Events
  • Becoming a Virtual Event Planner in an Instant
  • Self-Care: A Necessity for Successful Leadership
  • 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection
  • Should Sponsorships Include Membership Dues?
  • Seven Tips to a More Productive Year for Your Organization
  • Networking for Personal and Professional Growth
  • 9 Lessons Learned from Our First Virtual Conference
  • Is Your Marketing Missing the Mark?
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part I
  • How to Secure Mega Sponsorships For Your Fundraising Event!
  • 5 Reasons to Outsource Instead of Rely on Volunteers
  • How to Keep Your Visuals On-Brand
  • Want To Retain Your Employees? Wellness in the Workplace Matters!
  • Transparency and Nonprofit Organizations
  • Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment
  • Why Is My Organization Not Growing?
  • Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams
  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times
  • Leadership Starts with You
  • Optimize Your Contact List for Nonprofit Growth
  • Boost Your Daily Productivity
  • Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude
  • Client Spotlight: Hope For The Day
  • Re-Imagine the Possibilities to Better Serve Your Mission
  • Securing Help from Your Board: Are You Ready?
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part II
  • 3 Tips For Maintaining Your NPO’s Digital Assets
  • Client Spotlight: Cyberjutsu
  • Board or Bored Leadership – Enter the Magnificent Seven
  • The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit
  • Grateful for Nonprofit Leaders
  • SPONSORSHIP 101: Growing Nonprofit Revenues
  • Nonprofit Event Venues 101
  • Big Buzz Idea Group Launches Additional Services
  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
  • How to Manage Your Organization During an Election Year Without Violating Your Nonprofit Status
  • Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit
  • Celebrate You and Avoid Nonprofit Burnout
  • Four Step Process to Building Better Buy-In
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Tips to Ensure Event Safety
  • SPONSORSHIP 101: To Package or Not to Package
  • Client Spotlight: Illinois Theatre Association
  • Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic
  • Why Nonprofits Need to Evaluate Their Budgets Every Year
  • 3 Questions to Ask If You Hope to Grow Your Membership
  • Virtual Fundraising: 18 Ideas for Nonprofit Revenue
  • Conference Call Hero – 6 Tips to Master the Art of Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
  • The Need to Go Beyond Surveys
  • Cyber Security: How To Protect Yourself In Today’s “Connected” World
  • 7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events
  • Crisis Management: Are You Ready?
  • The Hidden Costs Behind Your Fundraiser
  • Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit
  • How to Hire a Consultant
  • Organizational Operations Versus Organizational Strategy
  • Board Nominating: A Better Way
  • Nonprofit Form 990: Friend or Foe?
  • 11 Tips to Make Your Newsletter More Readable
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • The Board’s Hot (Summer) Topics
  • 3 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Use Canva
  • 6 Tips for Recruiting Ideal Board Members
  • Chart a Path for Nonprofit Success
  • Tips For Meaningful #GivingTuesday Follow-Up
  • Organic Methods to Cultivate Sponsorship Leads
  • Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages

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