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Client Spotlight: Illinois Theatre Association

Client Spotlight: Illinois Theatre Association

Name/Title: Carmel DeStefano, Board President Organization: Illinois Theatre Association Mission: The Illinois Theatre Association is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to advocate for the important values that theatre at all levels in the state of Illinois bring to individuals as we work to expand hearts and minds through work both on the stage and off. Our work includes the important mission to inspire, engage, challenge, nurture, educate and empower artists and audiences to enhance the cultural landscape of Illinois, making our state a more conscious and compassionate community. Ultimately, we look to celebrate the essential power of the theatre...

Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit

Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit

By: Melissa Lagowski Founder, CEO and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group With Thanksgiving upon us, it seems like everyone is talking about gratitude. (To be fair, it’s always top of mind around here-gratitude is one of our core values at Big Buzz!) Is there anything better than feeling appreciated? For nonprofits, acknowledging the contributions of those people directly tied to your organization is important. A simple, inspirational gesture of appreciation cultivates a sense of community, generosity and support for your mission. WHO to Thank Think about all of the people who are a part of your organization. They keep...

Defining Your Value: Reclaiming Relevance to the Community You Serve

Defining Your Value: Reclaiming Relevance to the Community You Serve

By Guest Blogger: Joe McClennan Managing Partner, McClennan Partners Happy New Year! How often did you receive or express that greeting toward the end of December and the beginning of January? In 2017, for a number of my nonprofit clients, the emphasis is on the “New.” Continuing to do what they have always done is no longer possible because of funding cutbacks, change in management philosophy, loss or expected loss of key staff, and/or a call for a deep re-evaluation of what the value proposition now needs to be for the community they serve. In planning and facilitating January Board...

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  • Securing Help from Your Board: Are You Ready?
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  • SPONSORSHIP 101: To Package or Not to Package
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  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
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  • Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees
  • Spend Less. Do More. Your Guide to Effective Outsourcing
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  • Nonprofit Event Venues 101
  • Why Your Nonprofit Needs Brand Guidelines
  • Time to Assess Your Year-End Campaigns
  • Fresh Funding Ideas Are Blooming
  • The Board’s Hot (Summer) Topics
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part I
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  • Tips for Virtual Event Success
  • Big Buzz Idea Group Launches Additional Services
  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
  • The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
  • Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams
  • Does Your Mission Have a Compelling Voice?
  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Team Culture Exists Beyond the Office Walls
  • 6 Tips for Recruiting Ideal Board Members
  • Take Time to Evaluate Your Events
  • Engage Your Board – Start with Recruiting and End with A High-Performance Culture
  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
  • Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
  • 9 Lessons Learned from Our First Virtual Conference
  • Interim Directors Provide Strength in Times of Transition
  • Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!
  • Board or Bored Leadership – Enter the Magnificent Seven
  • 2020: A Lesson in Gratitude
  • Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages
  • How to Keep Your Visuals On-Brand
  • The Need to Go Beyond Surveys
  • A Job Gone Wrong
  • Celebrate You and Avoid Nonprofit Burnout
  • What’s Your Nonprofit’s Story
  • 5 Ways to Generate Sponsor Leads
  • Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
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  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • Why Identifying and Communicating Your Core Values Is Important
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  • 7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events
  • SPONSORSHIP 101: Growing Nonprofit Revenues
  • Post-Pandemic Event Lessons
  • Optimize Your Contact List for Nonprofit Growth
  • Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?
  • Becoming a Virtual Event Planner in an Instant
  • Networking for Personal and Professional Growth
  • 3 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Use Canva
  • 10 Tips to Cultivate Sponsor Relationships
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  • Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • The Benefits of Outsourcing
  • Fundraising: Creating a Straighter Path to Revenue Growth
  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
  • 3 Questions to Ask If You Hope to Grow Your Membership
  • Organic Methods to Cultivate Sponsorship Leads
  • Leveraging E-Newsletters For Nonprofit Growth
  • Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit
  • Re-Imagine the Possibilities to Better Serve Your Mission
  • 11 Tips to Make Your Newsletter More Readable
  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
  • Why Is My Organization Not Growing?
  • The Taxman Cometh (Yes, Even For Your Exempt Organization)
  • How to Secure Mega Sponsorships For Your Fundraising Event!
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?
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