March 22, 2023
Setting up your nonprofit’s database administrator for successA 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…
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2023
Why your nonprofit needs a gift acceptance policyImplementing a gift acceptance policy is essential to protecting the interests of your organization and preserving relationships with donors. Consider this example to understand why. Why you need a gift acceptance policy Imagine you’re the curator of a small art museum whose mission is to…
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2023
4 tips to manage event sponsorshipsIt 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. …
Read ArticleFebruary 13, 2023
Awesome stewardship ideas that will wow your donorsWith year-end almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking about your stewardship plans for next year. You’ve undoubtedly been putting plans in place to take advantage of what is typically the biggest gift giving month of the year (December, that is!). By also having…
Read ArticleFebruary 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 ArticleFebruary 8, 2023
5 simple ways fundraisers can avoid burnoutBurnout is a common complaint among small shop fundraisers and the idea of being able to avoid it may sometimes seem insurmountable. Nonprofit staff members, especially small shop fundraisers, are often tasked with juggling multiple priorities each day, from writing grant applications to thanking donors…
Read ArticleJanuary 26, 2023
Eight tips from the LGL Consultant NetworkWith 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…
Read ArticleJanuary 25, 2023
A guide to writing a compelling case for supportWriting a “case statement” (AKA “case for support” or “case”) gets mentioned in many trainings, books, and guides as critical to complete before seeking philanthropic support of your organization’s mission. To help you accomplish this goal, this short piece a) gives a quick overview of…
Read ArticleJanuary 11, 2023
How to make tax preparation more convenient for your donorsYou 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…
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How can small nonprofits overcome hurdles to fundraising?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…
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