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Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)

Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)

By: Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group Routine “bored” meetings have transitioned from conference rooms to Zoom rooms for today’s remote workforce (and many are still a challenge to get enthused about…). Video conferencing is here to stay, so if you want your meetings to stand out while you increase engagement and avoid contributing to your staff’s zoom fatigue, you’ll want to pay attention. Whether you are using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts or one of the many other online video platforms, it is always a good idea to look for ways to increase the engagement of your...

3 Tips For Maintaining Your NPO’s Digital Assets

3 Tips For Maintaining Your NPO’s Digital Assets

By: Katelyn Foehner Communications Manager, Big Buzz Idea Group We are living in the ever-expanding visual age, which is why having a portfolio of digital assets for your organization is important for success. Whether those assets include a collection of images, or nothing more than a logo, there is still plenty to be done to make the most of what you have. Digital assets are valuable to your organization and much like financial assets, they should be managed and protected. Here are three tips to help you build and maintain your organization’s digital assets. Capture Every Moment. One – and...

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  • Four Step Process to Building Better Buy-In
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  • 3 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Use Canva
  • How Big Is Your Fire?
  • Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit
  • Engage Your Board – Start with Recruiting and End with A High-Performance Culture
  • 7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events
  • A Job Gone Wrong
  • From Awareness to Action: Using Social Media to Reach Your Goals
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  • Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
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  • If You’re Feeling Hopeless of Late, Remember That Your Work Matters and You Do, Too
  • How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals
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  • Word of the Year: Manifestation
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  • How to Keep Your Visuals On-Brand
  • Cross-Train Your Team for Better Outcomes
  • DIY Event Photos
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  • Crisis Management: Are You Ready?
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