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Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages

Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages

By: Melissa Lagowski Founder, CEO and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group In working with clients, we’ve seen the state of the nonprofit sector evolve. More recently, many organizations are facing a tight job market with a shortage of skilled and experienced workers. Layer in limited budgets and ongoing turnover, and it’s not surprising that nonprofits are feeling the squeeze. It’s an issue for nonprofits and businesses alike: staff shortages have become the top emerging risk that organizations face globally, according to Gartner, Inc.’s latest Emerging Risks Survey. Sixty-three percent of total respondents stated that a talent shortage was a...

Networking for Personal and Professional Growth

Networking for Personal and Professional Growth

By: Katelyn Foehner Communications Manager, Big Buzz Idea Group   Admit it, you know how important networking is but you dread it. Consequently, networking isn’t at the top of anyone’s to-do list; it can be awkward and time-consuming, yet incredibly rewarding. While we all may not have a natural passion for it, namely the introverts who dislike social interaction, here’s why it is time to change your perspective. What is networking? Networking is not solely for exchanging information with people and it certainly is not about begging for favors. Networking is about forming and nurturing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with...

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  • 11 Tips to Make Your Newsletter More Readable
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  • Securing Help from Your Board: Are You Ready?
  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
  • 4 Productivity Tips to Elevate Your Nonprofit
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  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
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  • Four Step Process to Building Better Buy-In
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