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Client Spotlight: Hope For The Day

Client Spotlight: Hope For The Day

Name/Title: Allison Herman (she/her), Director of Education What is your organization and mission? Hope For The Day is a nonprofit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. How many years do you have in the nonprofit industry? 1.5 years / Before working at Hope For The Day, I spent 10+ years working in marketing and advertising. I’ve also been volunteering in nonprofit organizations since childhood. How do you develop and grow your desired culture within your organization? I’m a big fan of leading with empathy and creating psychological safety for the passionate people who work...

Chart a Path for Nonprofit Success

Chart a Path for Nonprofit Success

By Melissa Lagowski Big Buzz Idea Group Founder/CEO/Queen Bee With all the tasks that are on your to-do list, how often are you able to take a step back and think strategically about where the association is headed and what you hope to accomplish? Too often, nonprofit leaders are rushed for time, so to meet all the demands on their time, they wash, rinse and repeat yearend planning documents without much consideration. But if you keep doing what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten. According to the National Center on Charitable Statistics, more than...

Are You Leaving Money On The Table?

Are You Leaving Money On The Table?

By Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group I was at a networking event and chatting with someone about post-COVID challenges, and he suggested that I should look into the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). He gave me the name and number for an agency that had helped his large company receive hundreds of thousands of dollars back from the CARES Act. The next day, I called that company and learned they wanted to charge me a $10,000 fee just for a review. If I qualified for the program, they would charge a large fee per employee. My heart...

Client Spotlight: Cyberjutsu

Client Spotlight: Cyberjutsu

Name/Title: Mari Galloway, CEO & Founding Board Member What is your organization and mission? Cyberjutsu is a 501c3 cybersecurity community for women to grow and build their #cyberjutsutribe. We empower women to network and lead in the cybersecurity space through hands-on workshops, cyber games, professional development, conference participation, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and more. How many years do you have in the nonprofit industry? 10 Your nonprofit community. Your team. Your mission. Your Board of Directors. Your events. Your volunteers. Your sponsors. How do you manage it all day to day? I don’t, lol. Just kidding. But I wonder about...

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...

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...

Want To Retain Your Employees? Wellness in the Workplace Matters!

Want To Retain Your Employees? Wellness in the Workplace Matters!

By Cat Donovan Executive Assistant Employee wellness continues to be a topic circulating at the forefront of nonprofits and associations. The pandemic has escalated workplace pressures and shifted expectations placed on employees by both supervisors and also the employees themselves. For example, working from home has made it much easier for employees to check email at all hours of the day and night. Without the real separation of office and home, employees may be off the clock but essentially still “working” and may feel pressure to constantly check in, fearful that others are doing the same and, thus, they might...

Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit

Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit

By Cat Donovan Executive Assistant Big Buzz Idea Group “It’s been a long … a long time coming. But I know a change is gonna come.” Sam Cooke took his real-life experience of being turned away from a whites-only motel in Louisiana during the Civil Rights era and turned it into the 1964 smash hit, “A Change Is Gonna Come.” The message of his song – equal treatment for all – has carried through the airwaves in the decades since. And while significant strides have been put into action by the Black Lives Matters movement, there are still many areas...

Should Sponsorships Include Membership Dues?

Should Sponsorships Include Membership Dues?

By Brad Ball Big Buzz Idea Group Vice President It should go without saying that sponsorship can be a great tool for associations to increase revenue, but what goes into any well-planned program may vary widely depending on context. For example, sponsorship for a single event will likely look very different from an annual sponsorship. There are many excellent resources on sponsorship across the web (including these articles from the Big Buzz Idea Group blog). However, one point that doesn’t seem to get much attention is the touchy subject of whether to include membership dues in your sponsorship packages. This...

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  • Client Spotlight: Illinois Theatre Association
  • The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit

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  • Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: Creating Impressions for Impact
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
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  • SPONSORSHIP 101: To Package or Not to Package
  • 6 Tips for Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace
  • 5 Ways to Generate Sponsor Leads
  • Clearer Communication Is the Secret to Better Outcomes
  • Client Spotlight: Cyberjutsu
  • Why Your Nonprofit Needs Brand Guidelines
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part I
  • The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit
  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
  • Please Send a Hi-res Copy of Your Logo
  • Should Sponsorships Include Membership Dues?
  • Leadership Starts with You
  • Re-Imagine the Possibilities to Better Serve Your Mission
  • 7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events
  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
  • 9 Lessons Learned from Our First Virtual Conference
  • Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages
  • New Year’s Resolutions for Board Members
  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Operations Versus Organizational Strategy
  • Board or Bored Leadership – Enter the Magnificent Seven
  • Why Identifying and Communicating Your Core Values Is Important
  • Time to Assess Your Year-End Campaigns
  • Board Nominating: A Better Way
  • Chart a Path for Nonprofit Success
  • Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams
  • Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Is Your Marketing Missing the Mark?
  • Grateful for Nonprofit Leaders
  • Becoming a Virtual Event Planner in an Instant
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • Team Culture Exists Beyond the Office Walls
  • Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit
  • Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic
  • DIY Event Photos
  • Word of the Year: Manifestation
  • Want To Retain Your Employees? Wellness in the Workplace Matters!
  • Defining Your Value: Reclaiming Relevance to the Community You Serve
  • Leveraging E-Newsletters For Nonprofit Growth
  • Fundraising: Creating a Straighter Path to Revenue Growth
  • Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit
  • 11 Tips to Make Your Newsletter More Readable
  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times
  • 4 Productivity Tips to Elevate Your Nonprofit
  • Transparency and Nonprofit Organizations
  • Nonprofit Event Venues 101
  • Securing Help from Your Board: Are You Ready?
  • 10 Tips to Cultivate Sponsor Relationships
  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
  • 2020: A Lesson in Gratitude
  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
  • Meet Big Buzz, the Creators of Ribfest Chicago
  • How to Manage Your Organization During an Election Year Without Violating Your Nonprofit Status
  • Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment
  • Why Nonprofits Need to Evaluate Their Budgets Every Year
  • Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees
  • Nonprofit Form 990: Friend or Foe?
  • Tips to Ensure Event Safety
  • 3 Questions to Ask If You Hope to Grow Your Membership
  • Take Time to Evaluate Your Events
  • Client Spotlight: Hope For The Day
  • Cyber Security: How To Protect Yourself In Today’s “Connected” World
  • Interim Directors Provide Strength in Times of Transition
  • Organic Methods to Cultivate Sponsorship Leads
  • Cross-Train Your Team for Better Outcomes
  • Post-Pandemic Event Lessons
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part II
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  • Client Spotlight: Illinois Theatre Association
  • The Benefits of Outsourcing
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  • How to Secure Mega Sponsorships For Your Fundraising Event!
  • Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!
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  • Optimize Your Contact List for Nonprofit Growth
  • Engage Your Board – Start with Recruiting and End with A High-Performance Culture
  • How to Keep Your Visuals On-Brand
  • How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals
  • The Need to Go Beyond Surveys
  • Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude
  • The Hidden Costs Behind Your Fundraiser
  • Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit
  • How to Rewire Your Brain with Positive Thinking
  • Tips For Meaningful #GivingTuesday Follow-Up
  • 6 Tips for Healthy Collaboration with Your Board Chair
  • Crisis Management: Are You Ready?
  • If You’re Feeling Hopeless of Late, Remember That Your Work Matters and You Do, Too
  • How to Develop Your Nonprofit’s Audience Persona
  • Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
  • Conference Call Hero – 6 Tips to Master the Art of Video and Audio Conferencing

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