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 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…
Read ArticleDecember 19, 2022
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…
Read ArticleDecember 6, 2022
How to expand and pay for your fundraising staffTo 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…
Read ArticleNovember 15, 2022
How often can you ask for a gift from a donor?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…
Read ArticleNovember 2, 2022
Do you have a system to support your planned giving program? 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…
Read ArticleOctober 19, 2022
How to raise money for new nonprofit programsFundraisers 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…
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