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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...

Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit

Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit

By: Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group   COVID-19 entered the news in early January, but it entered our American lives hard in mid-March. For the last three weeks we have gone from “normal” living to modified living to shelter in place. And now we all wait and wonder when these restrictions will lift and when we will be safe to return to “normal” again. Unfortunately, normal will never be the same for any of us. So, what now? Immediate Needs As we all adjust to this new “normal,” it is important to identify your most immediate needs....

Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!

Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!

Many of our partners have been working tirelessly to provide relevant and valuable information to help various nonprofit organizations navigate the ever-changing waters regarding COVID-19. Forefront COVID-19 Resource Page  COVID-19 Response Funds Network for Good COVID-19 Resources National Council of Nonprofits COVID-19 Resource Page Bloomerang COVID-19 Resource Page Council of Nonprofits Resources Financial and Strategic Preparedness for COVID-19 Webinar Center for Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Arts Community Resources Northstar Meetings Group – How to Monetize Virtual Events   We will continue to update this page as more and more resources become available. Thank you to everyone for their hard work in...

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  • Boost Your Daily Productivity
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  • 5 Ways to Generate Sponsor Leads
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
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  • Organizational Operations Versus Organizational Strategy
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  • Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment
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  • The Compelling Case to Renew
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  • Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude
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  • Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit
  • Cross-Train Your Team for Better Outcomes
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  • Tips for Virtual Event Success
  • 50 Content Promotion Tactics: How to Drive Traffic to Your Next Article
  • Fresh Funding Ideas Are Blooming
  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • The Importance of Authenticity in Sales and Networking
  • Losing Control? Reclaim Your Time!
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  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
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  • Transparency and Nonprofit Organizations

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