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Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude

Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude

“The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement.” —Charles Schwab By: Melissa Lagowski CEO, Founder and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group Early in my career, when I was an Executive Director at a small Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, I had a couple of board members who would try to dangle financial incentives in front of me as a means of encouragement. They kept reminding me of what my financial reward would be if we secured more sponsors for our largest event. It was referenced in every email and in every...

Seven Tips to a More Productive Year for Your Organization

Seven Tips to a More Productive Year for Your Organization

Have you ever had a difficult time getting your committees to focus on the task at hand because they get easily distracted? Does it sometimes feel like every member of your Board is rowing in a different direction? It happens unexpectedly and just when everything seems to be going well. Your organization stands to have an amazing year because the strategic planning has been completed, the team has become clear on the mission and maybe even rebranded the new vision of the organization. The energy is high and everyone is excited about the things to come. Then fast forward six...

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  • 8 Tips For Leading Productive Meetings
  • Crisis Management: Are You Ready?
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  • Advantages of Donor Database Software for Charitable Organizations
  • Board Nominating: A Better Way
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  • How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals
  • Fresh Funding Ideas Are Blooming
  • The Birth of a New Vision
  • The Importance of Authenticity in Sales and Networking
  • Re-Imagine the Possibilities to Better Serve Your Mission
  • Client Spotlight: Center for Changing Lives
  • Apply the Spoon Theory to Run Your Nonprofit
  • Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part I
  • Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit
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  • DEI, DEIB, Equity & Inclusion for All: Ways to Advance the Work in 2025
  • Cyber Security: How To Protect Yourself In Today’s “Connected” World
  • How Big Is Your Fire?
  • Why Nonprofits Need to Evaluate Their Budgets Every Year
  • 4 Productivity Tips to Elevate Your Nonprofit
  • Cancelling or Postponing Your Events in Light of COVID-19
  • Word of the Year: Manifestation
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  • How to Hire a Consultant
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  • The Hidden Costs Behind Your Fundraiser
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  • DIY Event Photos
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  • The Taxman Cometh (Yes, Even For Your Exempt Organization)
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  • Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: Creating Impressions for Impact
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  • Client Spotlight: Hope For The Day
  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
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  • 6 Tips for Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace
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  • Six Things Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Sales Tax
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  • 3 Questions to Ask If You Hope to Grow Your Membership
  • SPONSORSHIP 101: Growing Nonprofit Revenues
  • Boost Your Daily Productivity
  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
  • How to Develop Your Nonprofit’s Audience Persona
  • Nonprofit Form 990: Friend or Foe?
  • Networking for Personal and Professional Growth
  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Virtual Fundraising: 18 Ideas for Nonprofit Revenue
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  • 3 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Use Canva
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  • 10 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Nonprofit from Cyber Threats
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  • Client Spotlight: Cyberjutsu
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  • Tips for Virtual Event Success
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
  • A Job Gone Wrong
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  • Time to Assess Your Year-End Campaigns
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  • The Need to Go Beyond Surveys
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