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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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  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times
  • Big Buzz Idea Group Launches Additional Services
  • Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!
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  • The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit
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  • Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic
  • 4 Ways Outsourcing Your Development Work Can Provide Value
  • Interim Directors Provide Strength in Times of Transition
  • How to Develop Your Nonprofit’s Audience Persona
  • Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit
  • Meet Big Buzz, the Creators of Ribfest Chicago
  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • The Keys to Presenting Your Nonprofit Online
  • Take Time to Evaluate Your Events
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  • Want To Retain Your Employees? Wellness in the Workplace Matters!
  • 10 Tips to Cultivate Sponsor Relationships
  • Nonprofit Form 990: Friend or Foe?
  • Spend Less. Do More. Your Guide to Effective Outsourcing
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
  • How to Rewire Your Brain with Positive Thinking
  • The Benefits of Outsourcing
  • Cancelling or Postponing Your Events in Light of COVID-19
  • Communication Tips to Advance Your Organization
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  • SPONSORSHIP 101: To Package or Not to Package
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
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  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Four Step Process to Building Better Buy-In
  • Board Nominating: A Better Way
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  • Why Your Nonprofit Needs Brand Guidelines
  • Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages
  • If You’re Feeling Hopeless of Late, Remember That Your Work Matters and You Do, Too
  • Optimize Your Contact List for Nonprofit Growth
  • Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?
  • Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit
  • Why Is My Organization Not Growing?
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
  • Organic Methods to Cultivate Sponsorship Leads
  • The Birth of a New Vision
  • Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?
  • Virtual Fundraising: 18 Ideas for Nonprofit Revenue
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  • Fresh Funding Ideas Are Blooming
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  • Securing Help from Your Board: Are You Ready?
  • Leveraging E-Newsletters For Nonprofit Growth
  • How to Secure Mega Sponsorships For Your Fundraising Event!
  • Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment
  • Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude
  • A Job Gone Wrong
  • Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams
  • 5 Reasons to Outsource Instead of Rely on Volunteers
  • Cross-Train Your Team for Better Outcomes
  • Client Spotlight: Cyberjutsu
  • SPONSORSHIP 101: Growing Nonprofit Revenues
  • 6 Tips for Healthy Collaboration with Your Board Chair
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  • How Big Is Your Fire?
  • Celebrate You and Avoid Nonprofit Burnout
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
  • Why Identifying and Communicating Your Core Values Is Important

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