June 11, 2015
User interface updates and improvements to the Flex ImporterOn July 11, 2015 we’ll roll out a couple significant updates to LGL, one that’s mostly cosmetic and another that’s a major upgrade in ease-of-use and functionality for the Flex Importer. Look and feel updates As a first step toward an improved look and feel…
Read ArticleFebruary 2, 2015
How to best manage your monthly donorsWell-managed monthly or recurring giving programs are wonderful for both the donor and the organization they support. Poorly managed programs a) upset donors, b) upset staff, and c) lose the organization current and future philanthropy. It is easy to tell if an organization is pursuing…
Read ArticleDecember 13, 2014
Happy holidays! LGL end-of-year release previewIt’s been quite a year, and we are happy to close it out with a sizable update to LGL that includes some great new features, slated to go live during the last week of December. Here’s a brief run-down of the more significant updates in…
Read ArticleDecember 10, 2014
Best practices: Transferring historical gift data into your online databaseWe often receive requests to share best practices on a variety of topics, and this particular question may resonate with those of you considering a move to Little Green Light or another online database. The question As a small and young nonprofit, we are considering a…
Read ArticleNovember 13, 2014
Great examples of LGL Forms in actionHere's a few great examples of forms that were built by our customers using Little Green Light's online forms feature. For a more complete review of the feature and to see even more examples, download our free ebook: Using Online Forms to Simplify your Work.…
Read ArticleSeptember 13, 2014
LGL Forms – A simpler way to collect information and donations onlineWe’re thrilled to announce the launch of LGL Forms, a powerful form builder that offers secure payment processing and a direct integration with the LGL donor management system. Using Forms, you can design, build, and publish web forms to accept online donations, capture event RSVPs…
Read ArticleFebruary 18, 2014
4 tips for keeping your donor database healthyIn the same way our bodies do, keeping a database healthy requires consistent work. This post gives you some practical methods for achieving database health, or what is sometimes referred to as reachability, a focus on answering the questions, "can you contact everyone in your database to…
Read ArticleJanuary 13, 2014
Flex importer updates – detailed review, improved error reporting, and “undo”Flex Importer is the tool in LGL that lets you import any kind of information about your donors and their related activities. It has always been flexible and powerful, but we've recently made it a lot better too. Here's a quick summary of the new…
Read ArticleJanuary 13, 2014
Data security and Little Green Light “After people, data is your most important resource.” -- John Kenyon Introduction We're often asked, "How secure will my data be in LGL?" Being in the cloud, we certainly understand where the question is coming from. Typically, assessing risk in relation to data and IT…
Read ArticleJanuary 4, 2014
Simple ideas for Little Green Light data cleanupCleaning up your donor database can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With these simple ideas, you can get your Little Green Light database in shape quick—and just in time for your fall fundraising appeals! Identify and merge any duplicate records If…
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