February 24, 2022
How to maximize your fundraising successAre you looking for ways to maximize your fundraising success? It can be a real challenge for busy nonprofit professionals to find the time to research and implement new fundraising strategies. That's why we've created a new blog series called Fundraising Essentials, based on the…
Read ArticleFebruary 21, 2022
How to identify the best donor prospects in LGLArticle updated on February 21, 2022 When you're getting ready to plan your next fundraising appeal, be sure to use the information you’ve been gathering in your donor management system throughout the year to identify some good donor prospects. In this article, we’ll share ideas…
Read ArticleFebruary 16, 2022
6 steps to help you create a fundraising planDoes your organization need to create a fundraising plan? A fundraising plan helps you prioritize your work and guides your way to fundraising success. Without one, you’ll have a hard time effectively focusing your time and energy to best serve your organization. And you’ll probably…
Read ArticleFebruary 11, 2022
Learning to use appeals and segments in LGLOn Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 3 pm ET, Little Green Light will offer a free webinar on how to use segmented appeals to more easily and effectively manage your organization's gift solicitation efforts. One of the many offerings included in a Little Green Light…
Read ArticleFebruary 2, 2022
Acknowledging memorial gifts: What you need to knowAs a fundraiser, your daily or weekly routine likely includes sending acknowledgment letters to donors who made a gift to your organization. You may be so accustomed to this process that you don’t have to think twice before generating an acknowledgment letter and dropping it…
Read ArticleFebruary 2, 2022
How to acknowledge gifts from donor-advised fundsNot exactly sure what donor-advised funds are or what to do when your organization receives a gift from one? Here’s a quick guide you can use. Overview A donor-advised fund, otherwise referred to as a DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle established by institutions like investment…
Read ArticleFebruary 1, 2022
LGL offers free fundraising resources to customers Little Green Light is excited to announce free fundraising resources for LGL customers! Several months ago, LGL team member Virginia Davidson introduced us to Erik Hanberg and his book: Little Book of Nonprofit Leadership. Virginia shared that she was “delighted to come across a small book…
Read ArticleJanuary 31, 2022
How to start a planned giving program without a planned giving officerHow to start a planned giving program without a planned giving officer Want to talk about death and finances? Didn’t think so. Planned giving, at its core, is indeed about death and finances, so if the words “planned giving” tie your stomach in knots, you’re…
Read ArticleJanuary 31, 2022
How to set realistic fundraising goals with a gift pyramidHave you ever been disappointed by the results of your fundraising appeal or event? A fundraising effort can fall short of its goal simply because the goal wasn’t realistic. Oftentimes, it’s only when you’re looking backward that you recognize the goal was nearly impossible to…
Read ArticleJanuary 27, 2022
The difference between pledges and recurring gifts Many people refer to pledges and recurring gifts interchangeably, but they are actually very different. While both are effective tools to raise revenue for a nonprofit, it's important to understand the differences so that you can avoid confusion and develop processes to manage each appropriately. We want…
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