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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...

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...

7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events

By Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group The times we are in are certainly uncertain. Looking back a year ago, most event planners thought we would be back to in-person events and that virtual events would be a thing of the past. But the reality is that with Covid variants surfacing and the general population having an extremely wide range of what they are or aren’t comfortable with, nonprofits today are being forced to choose which type of event they want to plan for next year. Many of our association clients found that a portion of their members...

Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic

Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic

By: Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group We have always known that, out of necessity, nonprofit organizations are incredibly nimble and resilient. Over the last 12 months, organizations have made quick pivots and showed great commitment and creativity to the missions they serve. Now that it has been a full year of life with COVID-19, we asked our clients if they had any unexpected positive results from the pandemic. Here is what they had to say:   Rogers Park Business Alliance “We added video interviews to our Small Business Saturday event in 2020. The pivot to video for...

Self-Care: A Necessity for Successful Leadership

Self-Care: A Necessity for Successful Leadership

By: Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group Have you ever lost sleep at night with the feeling that you aren’t meeting the needs of your nonprofit? Do you devote all your time and effort successfully leading the organization only to receive that one negative comment from a board member that leaves you beating yourself up for days? Are you struggling with keeping your association – as well as your staff, board and volunteers – navigating current events to find yourself completely depleted at the end of the day? There is no “one way” to run a nonprofit organization....

Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams

Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams

By: Brad Ball Vice President Big Buzz Idea Group Whether you are well-seasoned in your nonprofit management career, just starting out at an entry-level nonprofit job or somewhere in the middle, you most likely spend a good deal of time in the digital workspace. In this post, we’re going to tell you about our top five favorite online tools to make your life easier and keep your nonprofit organization running smoothly without spending a penny. DESIGN: Canva We’ve written about this one before and it’s worth mentioning again because it’s such a powerful tool for your nonprofit marketing team. Keep...

Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit

Why You Need to Establish Gratitude as a Pillar at Your Nonprofit

By: Melissa Lagowski Founder, CEO and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group With Thanksgiving upon us, it seems like everyone is talking about gratitude. (To be fair, it’s always top of mind around here-gratitude is one of our core values at Big Buzz!) Is there anything better than feeling appreciated? For nonprofits, acknowledging the contributions of those people directly tied to your organization is important. A simple, inspirational gesture of appreciation cultivates a sense of community, generosity and support for your mission. WHO to Thank Think about all of the people who are a part of your organization. They keep...

Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?

Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?

By: Joan Garry Principal and Founder, Joan Garry Consulting  When my wife ran The Food Network, she often got 911 calls during Thanksgiving week. “Eileen, do you brine your turkey?”   “What’s your favorite stuffing recipe?”   It was actually hilarious. Eileen is a very good cook mind you but she would respond to all callers the same way. “I am not a chef; I make TV shows.” As for me, I get more than my fair share of 911 calls. Some folks expect me to be an accountant, a human resources professional and oh my, lots of folks ask me...

Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees

Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees

By: Nicole Martin Chief Empowerment Officer, HRBoost LLC Both small and large companies need to attract talent then develop and retain the best talent for their organizations. Both nonprofits and for-profit businesses must comply with the ever-changing maze of the regulatory environment. When it comes to talent however, nonprofit businesses have a hidden competitive advantage: they lead with heart. Nearly every NPO has their transcendent organizational purpose at the forefront of their vision and mission statement. What is often missed however is the strategic opportunity to link their transcendent organizational purpose to the deeper calling talent seeks through their work...

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  • Team Culture Exists Beyond the Office Walls
  • Goal-Setting For Successful Events
  • DIY Event Photos
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  • The 3 Mistakes I Made Managing a Nonprofit
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
  • Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic
  • How to Hire a Consultant
  • Celebrate You and Avoid Nonprofit Burnout
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  • Big Buzz Has COVID-19 Resources For You!
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  • Why Your Nonprofit Needs Brand Guidelines
  • 7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • Want To Retain Your Employees? Wellness in the Workplace Matters!
  • Our Top Five Free Online Tools for Nonprofit Management Teams
  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Chart a Path for Nonprofit Success
  • Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit
  • Take Time to Evaluate Your Events
  • 9 Lessons Learned from Our First Virtual Conference
  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times
  • 6 Tips for Healthy Collaboration with Your Board Chair
  • Interim Directors Provide Strength in Times of Transition
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part II
  • The Birth of a New Vision
  • 2020: A Lesson in Gratitude
  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
  • What’s Your Nonprofit’s Story
  • Four Tactics to Resolve Nonprofit Staffing Shortages
  • The Taxman Cometh (Yes, Even For Your Exempt Organization)
  • Time to Assess Your Year-End Campaigns
  • Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?
  • Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit
  • 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Outsourcing: The Only Solution To Staffing Shortages
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Big Buzz Idea Group Launches Additional Services
  • Becoming a Virtual Event Planner in an Instant
  • Grateful for Nonprofit Leaders
  • 4 Productivity Tips to Elevate Your Nonprofit
  • 5 Secrets to Streamlining Your Administrative Tasks
  • Tips for Virtual Event Success
  • 3 Questions to Ask If You Hope to Grow Your Membership
  • Nonprofit Event Venues 101
  • How to Secure Mega Sponsorships For Your Fundraising Event!
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  • Transparency and Nonprofit Organizations
  • New Year’s Resolutions for Board Members
  • Tips to Ensure Event Safety
  • Leveraging E-Newsletters For Nonprofit Growth
  • Self-Care: A Necessity for Successful Leadership
  • 6 Tips for Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace
  • Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: Creating Impressions for Impact
  • Crisis Management: Are You Ready?
  • Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude
  • How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals
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  • SPONSORSHIP 101: To Package or Not to Package
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
  • Word of the Year: Manifestation
  • Should You Ever Cover Board Member Expenses?
  • 5 Reasons to Outsource Instead of Rely on Volunteers
  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
  • Virtual Fundraising: 18 Ideas for Nonprofit Revenue
  • Board or Bored Leadership – Enter the Magnificent Seven
  • If You’re Feeling Hopeless of Late, Remember That Your Work Matters and You Do, Too
  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • The Need to Go Beyond Surveys
  • Are You Leaving Money On The Table?
  • Employee Retention Tax Credit Yields Powerful Opportunity
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  • Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees
  • Networking for Personal and Professional Growth
  • 10 Tips to Cultivate Sponsor Relationships
  • Keep Your Mission in Mind to Maximize Results
  • Does Your Mission Have a Compelling Voice?
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  • Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment
  • Boost Your Daily Productivity
  • Clearer Communication Is the Secret to Better Outcomes
  • Engage Your Board – Start with Recruiting and End with A High-Performance Culture

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