September 2, 2026
5 resources to help you make the most of the year-end giving seasonTo help you prepare for a successful year-end giving season, we’ve gathered five resources to help you plan and execute a successful appeal. 5 resources to make the most of your year-end giving season (opens in new tab) Four questions to answer before planning your…
Read ArticleAugust 26, 2026
New LGL Orientation widget on DashboardWe recently added a new LGL Orientation widget to the LGL Dashboard for administrators in all LGL accounts. If you are currently in your trial evaluation period, the LGL Orientation widget replaces a "Getting Started" widget that was previously available. If you are a subscriber,…
Read ArticleAugust 20, 2026
How to avoid last-minute panic with grant applicationsIt’s no small task to put together a thorough and compelling grant application. But sometimes, the most stressful aspect can be completing the application when you’re against a deadline. These 3 tips can help you avoid last-minute panic with grant applications: Tip #1: Request all…
Read ArticleAugust 13, 2026
How to update a household record when one member passes awayIf you’ve been managing a couple in a household record and one person passes away, how do you now manage their record in your LGL database? In this article, we’ll share some best practices for ensuring the record reflects the data correctly as well as…
Read ArticleAugust 5, 2026
25 terms every new fundraiser should knowOne of the most challenging aspects of being a new fundraiser is getting familiar with the vocabulary that goes along with the job. To help make things easier for you, we’ve put together a list of 25 terms and their definitions that you’ll likely encounter…
Read ArticleJuly 29, 2026
[Free Guide] Managing your membership program in LGLIf your nonprofit offers a membership program, your organization is benefiting from a reliable source of revenue at the same time that it is building meaningful relationships with your supporters. Little Green Light provides a variety of features that you can use to help you…
Read ArticleJuly 23, 2026
LGL Pro Tip: Using the Favorite Lists widgetIn this LGL Pro Tip video, we share how to use the Favorite Lists widget on the LGL Dashboard to prioritize and streamline your outreach efforts in Little Green Light. The LGL Dashboard offers a variety of widgets that allow you not only to analyze…
Read ArticleJuly 9, 2026
3 creative ways to use LGL Forms with your smartphoneSmartphone technology makes working in LGL Forms even more powerful. See some examples of how you can make the work of managing your donor data even easier by using LGL Forms with your smartphone. 3 ways to use LGL Forms with your smartphone Use email…
Read ArticleJune 24, 2026
LGL Pro Tip: How to identify and steward your increased giversThe LGL Dashboard offers a variety of widgets to help you quickly analyze your fundraising data and develop strategies for stewarding donor relationships. In this LGL Pro Tip, we'll share how to use the Donor Giving Compared with Prior Year widget to steward your increased…
Read ArticleJune 17, 2026
Plan ahead to simplify your annual report processIf you’ve ever scrambled to collect information for your annual report, you know it’s an unpleasant feeling. The best way to avoid that feeling is to start preparing for your next annual report as soon as your new fiscal year begins. That doesn’t mean you…
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