February 9, 2023
How to address compassion fatigue at your nonprofitWhat’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,…
Read ArticleJuly 28, 2022
5 internal uses for a case statementA case statement is a succinct and jargon-free summary of your organization’s work that compels people to support it. In essence, it’s an invitation to give. You may feel that unless your organization is preparing for a capital campaign, you don’t need a case statement.…
Read ArticleSeptember 9, 2021
4 tips to keep your fundraising documentation currentDocumentation of your fundraising procedures, along with regular review and updating of that documentation, is an integral part of administering a nonprofit development office. Written fundraising procedures are most useful when you create and treat them as an active, living document. But it doesn't have…
Read ArticleMarch 25, 2021
How to write a development job postingIf you’re hiring for a development position at your organization, you may be struggling to write a job posting that attracts applicants. To get some expert guidance, I reached out to Laura Weinman of Kistner Eddy Executive Services (KEES). Laura has more than 20 years of experience…
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2021
4 tips to help you prepare for the Form 990 Most federally tax-exempt organizations are required to file an annual tax return with the Internal Revenue Service called the Form 990. If you’re a development officer for a nonprofit, it’s unlikely that the responsibility for completing the Form 990 falls to you. But, it’s…
Read ArticleJune 7, 2019
4 simple ways to promote your planned giving programA planned giving program can be a cornerstone of your organization’s development efforts, but it will be most effective when people know it exists. Here are 4 tips to promote your planned giving program. Note: If your organization wants to establish a planned giving program,…
Read ArticleJanuary 21, 2019
The 2 most important questions for new donor management usersIs your nonprofit new to donor management software? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Many Little Green Light customers report that they are working at a nonprofit that has never used a dedicated donor management solution prior to LGL. This often means…
Read ArticleJune 14, 2018
Expert tips on moving to a new donor management systemLGL interview: Experienced LGL data migration consultant shares learnings on migrating to new donor management software Timi Paccioretti (Customer Success Manager at Little Green Light) recently talked with data migration consultant Carrie Grote about how she assists clients adopting a new donor management system,…
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