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A database administrator can be a valuable member of your development team, but only if the role is set up for success. To learn how an organization can best utilize a database administrator, I spoke with Judith Youngblood, a member of LGL’s Consultant Network. A database administrator is typically charged with data maintenance, as well […]
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It takes a lot of work to manage an event, so it’s important to have systems in place to handle details like event sponsorships. Follow these four suggestions to create a system to manage event sponsorships that can work well for you and your sponsors: 1. Plan ahead and pay attention to eligibility Many companies require […]
What’s the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout, and how can nonprofit organizations address these challenges? To learn more, I spoke with Jessica Dolce, an educator who offers compassion fatigue and resilience training. Understanding compassion fatigue Jessica’s definition of compassion fatigue is a “profound physical, emotional, and spiritual depletion, due to the constant demands of […]
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With the flurry of year-end activity behind you, the members of the LGL Consultant Network have great tips that your nonprofit can implement now to ensure that you’re set up for fundraising success in the months ahead. As consultant Felicia Terry notes, when your donor management system is used to its fullest it’s a tool […]
You can make tax preparation more convenient for your donors by sending them annual statements in January. Annual statements provide your donors with a single document that includes all the information they, or their tax preparer, will need. It’s a nice way to provide your donors with a specific, convenient resource so they don’t have to […]
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In this post, we’re excited to share some expert tips to help small nonprofits overcome hurdles and fundraise more efficiently and effectively. When Little Green Light hosted its Meet the Author webinar with author Erik Hanberg, attendees submitted so many great questions for the Q&A portion that we couldn’t answer them all in our allotted time. […]
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To raise more money for your organization, you may need to expand your fundraising staff. But what’s the right position to add, and how do you pay for it? Thankfully, we have some expert advice for you. When Little Green Light hosted its Meet the Author webinar with author Erik Hanberg, attendees submitted so many […]
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It’s important to retain donors, but how often can you ask a donor for a gift? Is it okay to ask more than once in a year? If you’re not sure, you’re in good company. When Little Green Light hosted its Meet the Author webinar with author Erik Hanberg, attendees submitted so many great questions for the […]
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Planned gifts provide crucial support to nonprofits. That’s why it’s important to have a simple system in place to support your planned giving program. As author Erik Hanberg notes in The Little Book of Gold, planned gifts “represent an opportunity for giving unequaled during a person’s lifetime. After all, it might be hard to […]
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Fundraisers know that specifics help raise money. Asking for “a gift to help our nonprofit” is less effective than asking for “a gift of $100 to provide meals to four families this month.” But what if your nonprofit wants to try a new idea or program? How can you raise money when you don’t have […]
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