January 13, 2014
Data security and Little Green Light “After people, data is your most important resource.” -- John Kenyon Introduction We're often asked, "How secure will my data be in LGL?" Being in the cloud, we certainly understand where the question is coming from. Typically, assessing risk in relation to data and IT…
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Flex importer updates – detailed review, improved error reporting, and “undo”Flex Importer is the tool in LGL that lets you import any kind of information about your donors and their related activities. It has always been flexible and powerful, but we've recently made it a lot better too. Here's a quick summary of the new…
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If you use Mandrill and you have a Yahoo! or AOL email address (or hotmail or gmail), read on…ISPs (Internet service providers) such as Yahoo! and AOL have recently implemented DMARC, a technical specification, the goal of which is to help reduce the potential for email-based abuse such as spamming, spoofing, and phishing. This means that if your email is being sent from…
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3 ways to use data to cultivate donorsThe ultimate goal in fundraising is for your constituents to invest in your mission. But earning them as investors requires being effective in the three Is of cultivation: Inform, Involve, and Invest. So, let’s talk about how strategic data management allows you to do this.…
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3 simple steps to increase your phonathon’s effectivenessNote: Before joining the LGL team, I was actively engaged in the work of non-profit fundraising. The information in this article comes specifically from my most recent experiences with phonathons in my capacity as a school advancement director. Until recently, the word I most associated…
Read ArticleJanuary 4, 2014
Simple ideas for Little Green Light data cleanupCleaning up your donor database can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With these simple ideas, you can get your Little Green Light database in shape quick—and just in time for your fall fundraising appeals! Identify and merge any duplicate records If…
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Take charge of your data to meet fundraising goalsAt the 2013 AFP-NNE Annual Conference held in Portland, Maine, Chris Bicknell of Little Green Light, Kathy Howrigan of Marts & Lundy, and Brendan Kinney of Vermont Public Radio (and the moderator of #fundchat) gave a presentation titled, “Take Charge of Your Data to Meet Fundraising Goals.” This presentation provides basic tips and ideas for how to tackle…
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LGL rated A Top Donor Management software by IdealwareHere at Little Green Light, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Idealware’s Consumer Guide to Donor Management Systems. Well, the wait is finally over and we’re proud to announce that we’ve been chosen as one of Idealware’s top 11 systems. 36 systems were reviewed…
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Little Green Light unveils new websiteThe new website is here! The new website is here! Months in the making, our new website represents a major step forward in how we are presenting ourselves to the world. Some of the improvements we're most excited about include: - New look and feel:…
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Results from our customer surveyThank you to the 300+ LGL customers who responded to our survey! You all are wonderful. First things first. As promised, we picked one winner for a $100 LGL credit, and the lucky winner is ... Woodinville Montessori School from Woodinville, WA. Congratulations! And now…
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