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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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  • Does Your Mission Have a Compelling Voice?
  • 5 Ways to Generate Sponsor Leads
  • 9 Lessons Learned from Our First Virtual Conference
  • Organic Methods to Cultivate Sponsorship Leads
  • Tips for Virtual Event Success
  • Holding On When You Feel Like Throwing In the Towel
  • Why Is My Organization Not Growing?
  • What’s Your Nonprofit’s Story
  • The Compelling Case to Renew
  • Four Pillars to Attracting and Retaining Ideal Employees
  • How to Secure Mega Sponsorships For Your Fundraising Event!
  • Why Your Nonprofit Needs Brand Guidelines
  • Tips to Ensure Event Safety
  • 10 Tips to Cultivate Sponsor Relationships
  • Team Culture Exists Beyond the Office Walls
  • Fostering Board Engagement in Virtual Times
  • Board or Bored Leadership – Enter the Magnificent Seven
  • 6 Tips for Cultivating Gratitude in the Workplace
  • Life After COVID-19: Next Steps for Your Nonprofit
  • Budgeting for Your Nonprofit in Uncertain Times
  • 6 Tips for Recruiting Ideal Board Members
  • 7 Tips for Managing Hybrid Events
  • Client Spotlight: Hope For The Day
  • Cross-Train Your Team for Better Outcomes
  • Big Buzz Idea Group Launches Additional Services
  • A Job Gone Wrong
  • 5 Secrets to Streamlining Your Administrative Tasks
  • Outsourcing: The Only Solution To Staffing Shortages
  • Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: Creating Impressions for Impact
  • New Year’s Resolutions for Board Members
  • Nonprofit Form 990: Friend or Foe?
  • How to Hire a Consultant
  • Cyber Security: How To Protect Yourself In Today’s “Connected” World
  • 3 Questions to Ask If You Hope to Grow Your Membership
  • How to Develop Your Nonprofit’s Audience Persona
  • Transparency and Nonprofit Organizations
  • 3 Tips For Maintaining Your NPO’s Digital Assets
  • Why Nonprofits Need to Evaluate Their Budgets Every Year
  • How to Rewire Your Brain with Positive Thinking
  • To Be Successful, Nonprofits and Associations Must Be Forward-Thinking
  • Board Nominating: A Better Way
  • Nonprofit Event Venues 101
  • How To Secure More Donor Dollars
  • Optimize Your Contact List for Nonprofit Growth
  • Organizational Operations Versus Organizational Strategy
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  • The Birth of a New Vision
  • Something Good: Building Your Team’s Connection
  • 11 Tips to Make Your Newsletter More Readable
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  • 3 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Use Canva
  • Financial Planning for Uncertain Times
  • Interim Directors Provide Strength in Times of Transition
  • Implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Your Nonprofit
  • Silver Linings Discovered Amidst a Pandemic
  • Communication Tips to Advance Your Organization
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  • The Benefits of Outsourcing
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  • The Taxman Cometh (Yes, Even For Your Exempt Organization)
  • Cancelling or Postponing Your Events in Light of COVID-19
  • The Hidden Costs Behind Your Fundraiser
  • Promotion Ideas to Benefit Your Nonprofit – Part II
  • Never Overlook the Value of Gratitude
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  • Securing Help from Your Board: Are You Ready?
  • Why Identifying and Communicating Your Core Values Is Important
  • Talk to Me! Prioritizing Internal Communications During Times of Transition
  • Making a Case for Strategic Planning
  • Engage Your Board – Start with Recruiting and End with A High-Performance Culture
  • Tips For Meaningful #GivingTuesday Follow-Up
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  • Virtual Fundraising: 18 Ideas for Nonprofit Revenue
  • Four Step Process to Building Better Buy-In
  • Self-Care: A Necessity for Successful Leadership
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  • Boost Your Daily Productivity
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