October 14, 2020
Release Notes: October 2020 updates
We’ve made loads of feature updates and fixes in Little Green Light over the past couple of months, shared in this October 2020 updates blog post. Please see the items below—including a few highlights in the top section—and click on any to link to more…
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October 6, 2020
How to create an acknowledgment template for sponsorships
Sponsorships might be an important funding source for your nonprofit organization. As you prepare to solicit sponsorships, set some time aside to prepare an acknowledgment template specifically for your sponsors. Sponsorships are different from a typical charitable gift, so there are some key elements to keep…
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September 24, 2020
Six tips to prepare a successful mailing
Whether you’re sending out a solicitation letter for your annual appeal, an event invitation, or a newsletter, a successful postal mailing requires careful planning and careful review. Here’s a simple checklist of six tips to help you prepare a successful mailing. 6 tips for a…
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September 10, 2020
How to make your events more meaningful
Making your nonprofit's special events more meaningful is more important than ever! I first read The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker in 2018, at a time when my mind was focused on holiday gatherings with extended family. When I…
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September 1, 2020
We’ve made some new brand updates!
Over the last several months, we've been working hard on some updates to Little Green Light's brand. With the help of the incredible design folks at Pentagram, we've re-designed our logo, selected new brand colors and typography, added a new tagline, and applied it all…
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August 21, 2020
Release Notes: August 2020 updates
Over the past month, we have added and fixed a number of Little Green Light features that we’d like to share with you. Please see the list of our August 2020 updates below—including a few highlights at the top—and click on any item to link…
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August 13, 2020
Your guide to writing a compelling appeal letter
Are you staring at an empty screen, trying to craft a compelling fundraising appeal letter? We’ve all been there! Check out our collection of resources to take you from blank page to rough draft to polished appeal letter, complete with remittance envelope and acknowledgment letter,…
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August 6, 2020
[Training Webinar] How to best manage your account settings
On Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 3 pm ET, we will be offering a special training webinar for Little Green Light users. This training will focus on how to manage and update your account settings as well as discuss some best practices on adding, managing,…
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July 30, 2020
Our LGL User Community is growing!
When we kicked off the LGL User Community on Facebook almost three years ago, we hoped it would become a place where our customers could gather virtually to support each other and offer insights on using Little Green Light. Today, we are simply astounded by…
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July 22, 2020
Lessons from political campaigns for year-end appeals
As appeal season draws closer in 2020, there are some key takeaways from political campaigns you can incorporate into your appeal plan. Consider these two scenarios: Imagine it’s 5pm on a local election day. You get a call from a volunteer with candidate XYZ’s campaign,…
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