February 25, 2026
The importance of reaching out to your lapsed donorsLapsed donors deserve attention from fundraisers. These donors supported your organization in the past, so there’s a good chance they’ll support you again—if you ask them to. Communication is key to recapturing lapsed donors, so review your lapsed donors and make a plan to connect…
Read ArticleFebruary 18, 2026
4 sure-fire ways to get your appeal envelopes openedA well-crafted appeal letter compels people to make a gift to your organization, but the letter can only inspire donations if it is read. That’s why it’s important to consider the impression your envelope makes. Sarah Gnerre of Kirkwood Cultivate recommends imagining your grandparents receiving…
Read ArticleFebruary 12, 2026
LGL Pro Tip: 3 ways to improve donor stewardshipIf working in your donor management software feels like one of many priorities competing for your attention, remember that your data is a valuable resource for nurturing meaningful relationships with your constituents. LGL’s features are designed to help you along the way. Here are 3…
Read ArticleFebruary 4, 2026
2025 feature updates: LGL’s year in reviewAs 2026 gets rolling, we wanted to take a look back and share the main feature updates that our developers made to Little Green Light in 2025. Click any item below to link to more details. 2025 feature updates Highlighted updates Highlighted update: New email…
Read ArticleJanuary 23, 2026
Why you should apply Swedish Death Cleaning to your donor management systemThe concept of Swedish Death Cleaning is pretty straightforward: We pare down our possessions before we die so that our surviving loved ones aren’t burdened by an overwhelming amount of our stuff. And though “Death Cleaning” sounds morbid, one of its most powerful benefits comes…
Read ArticleJanuary 15, 2026
LGL Release Notes: January 2026This January 2026 Release Notes edition shares the latest feature updates and fixes LGL developers have made over the past few months to improve and enhance functionality within Little Green Light. Click any item in the table of contents below to link to further details.…
Read ArticleJanuary 8, 2026
How to create an annual fundraising plan without feeling overwhelmedAn annual fundraising plan is one of the most effective tools a fundraiser can use to alleviate stress and overwhelm. But if the idea of creating such a plan feels daunting, you might end up avoiding getting started. Fundraising expert Sandy Rees has suggestions to…
Read ArticleJanuary 2, 2026
LGL Resources to help you gear up for the new yearWith 2026 upon us, we thought this would be a good opportunity to share a few LGL Resources to help you gear up for a productive and efficient fundraising year. These resources include learning how to prepare annual statements with LGL and taking advantage of…
Read ArticleDecember 18, 2025
Revised edition of “The Little Book of Gold” offers practical advice for fundraisersIt’s challenging for fundraisers to find fundraising advice targeted at small (and very small) organizations. This is what makes The Little Book of Gold by Erik Hanberg such a valuable resource. It's a slim but information-packed book that offers clear, realistic steps small organizations can…
Read ArticleDecember 11, 2025
LGL Pro Tip: Share insights and gain expertise from the LGL DashboardYou may already know that the LGL Dashboard provides a variety of widgets to help you visualize data and gain insight into donor behavior. If you haven't already explored the available widgets, see The LGL Dashboard for a review of how they work (a highlight…
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