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 ArticleSeptember 13, 2014
Good data collection + 6 Steps ebook = fundraising success!One of the things I love most about being an Account Manager at Little Green Light is that I get the opportunity to work with some hard-working nonprofit organizations that are doing great things to better their communities. Seeing how LGL's donor management system makes…
Read ArticleSeptember 13, 2014
Extend your reach by integrating MailChimp with Little Green LightEmail marketing is an incredibly effective tool for keeping your donors and supporters informed about all the great work you are doing, and how their contributions have made that possible. But it can be a challenge to manage contacts in both your donor management system…
Read ArticleMay 13, 2014
LGL uses MailChimp to manage complex newsletter subscriptionsBackground Here at Little Green Light, we use LGL ourselves to manage our relationships with customers and prospective customers. It’s a great way to make sure the product works! The Problem We want to manage two ongoing mailing lists, one monthly and one that's semi-annual.…
Read ArticleMay 13, 2014
The Women and Girls’ Fund taps into LGL’s integrated data management and communications solutionThe Problem The Women and Girls’ Fund needed an efficient way to email invitations and track attendance to a variety of events each year. Being able to maintain all that information in their database is critical to effectively reaching out to their constituents for future…
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