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Take Time to Evaluate Your Events

Take Time to Evaluate Your Events

By: Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group Some events can draw crowds for decades while others fall flat after a year or two. It can be tricky to forecast what makes certain gatherings an instant success, but it shouldn’t be difficult to measure an event’s effectiveness over time. “Events are often passed down for years, from one set of staff or board members to another, and no one actually stops to think about what the event should be achieving,” says founder and president of Big Buzz Idea Group Melissa Lagowski. “To properly evaluate an event, you must first...

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...

5 Reasons to Outsource Instead of Rely on Volunteers

5 Reasons to Outsource Instead of Rely on Volunteers

By: Melissa Lagowski Founder, CEO and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group   Let’s start with this: We absolutely recognize the incredible value of volunteers. Without the work of volunteers, many organizations simply couldn’t do what they do so we applaud these generous people for their ongoing support and help. That being said, in our work with nonprofits, we’ve also seen how beneficial it can be for an organization to outsource certain responsibilities to an agency. If you’ve had challenges with relying on volunteers for help, read on for five reasons outsourcing may be your best bet: 1. Continuity and...

How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals

How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals

8 Ways Social Media Can Further Your Mission By: Melissa Lagowski CEO, Founder and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group When to-do lists run long, social media management is often one of the first things to fall off a busy nonprofit team’s plate. While it’s crucial to stay focused on organizational strategy, building and maintaining a social media presence is a tactic that can help your nonprofit successfully execute that big-picture strategy and meet next-level goals. Social media may seem small-reaching, especially if you’re still working to build a following, but with consistent, engaging content, it has limitless potential. How...

Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment

Innovative Approach to Volunteer Recruitment

By: Melissa Lagowski President, Founder and Queen Bee, Big Buzz Idea Group   After months of planning for your upcoming annual event, you find that there’s very little time available to work on the volunteer component of staffing the operations. Without volunteers, the event comes to a screeching halt. Ugh. How are you going to find hundreds of volunteers to fill the schedule? And when are you going to find the TIME to reach out and find these volunteers? It takes hundreds of hours of outreach, communications, sign-up, tracking, scheduling and follow-up while, at the same time, you are juggling...

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  • The Birth of a New Vision
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  • How to Hire a Consultant
  • Team Culture Exists Beyond the Office Walls
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?
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  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
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  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
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  • A Job Gone Wrong
  • Crisis Management: Are You Ready?
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  • 3 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Use Canva
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  • Becoming a Virtual Event Planner in an Instant
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  • 5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Why Nonprofits Need to Evaluate Their Budgets Every Year
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  • Best Practices For Nonprofit Management
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  • 2020: A Lesson in Gratitude
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  • 8 Tips For Leading Productive Meetings
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  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • 9 Lessons Learned from Our First Virtual Conference
  • Communication Tips to Advance Your Organization
  • Lessons Learned in Nonprofit Management
  • Cyber Security: How To Protect Yourself In Today’s “Connected” World
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  • How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Meet Goals
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  • The Benefits of Outsourcing
  • Put Some Zing in Your Zoom (Or Any Other Virtual Meeting)
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • 5 Ways to Generate Sponsor Leads
  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times

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