July 17, 2023
Can a CRM help you to be a better fundraiser?When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, finding the right systems and tools to simplify your development operations is an amazing time-saver. Utilizing a nonprofit CRM can not only save you valuable time, but it can also truly transform your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts! Want to know…
Read ArticleJuly 13, 2023
3 meaningful fundraising metrics to trackTracking meaningful metrics enables you to evaluate and modify your fundraising plan for greater success—and to avoid losing the support of donors. The first two metrics listed below are basic building blocks: what are your overall fundraising totals by year, and are your donors new…
Read ArticleJuly 12, 2023
4 questions to answer before planning your year-end appealYour organization’s year-end appeal is an important opportunity to raise funds for your mission. Before you focus on details for your next year-end appeal, though, make sure you can answer "Yes" to these questions from last year’s appeal. That way, you’ll be well positioned to…
Read ArticleJune 29, 2023
LGL’s New Look and FeelWe’re excited to announce that LGL has a fresh new look available. This is like a new coat of paint, not a complete remodel. You shouldn’t feel lost at all; we’re just updating the colors and spacing, not how pages function or the navigation options.…
Read ArticleJune 23, 2023
How to audit your data to improve fundraising effortsGood data hygiene is the key to fundraising success for nonprofit organizations. It means you can run accurate reports. You can make sound decisions about where to concentrate your fundraising efforts. And, you can keep your supporters well-informed. That’s why it’s so important to audit…
Read ArticleJune 14, 2023
6 ways a nonprofit virtual assistant can help you manage your LGL accountWe’re happy to share a new resource that can help Little Green Light customers make the most of using their LGL database: Utilizing a nonprofit virtual assistant! You may be familiar with the LGL Consultant Network, now in its ninth year of operation, where you…
Read ArticleJune 8, 2023
Six tips for the start of a new fiscal yearMany nonprofit organizations operate with a fiscal year start date of July 1, and the start of a new fiscal year marks an opportune time to get organized for your fundraising efforts in the months ahead. Here’s a checklist to help you start the new…
Read ArticleMay 25, 2023
Why you need an LGL audit and how to conduct itGood data hygiene can make or break a successful fundraising appeal. So when it comes to raising more money for your organization, have you considered how the data you maintain in your Little Green Light account can impact that endeavor? Conducting an audit of the…
Read ArticleMay 17, 2023
4 tips to maximize the benefits of a community giving dayThe weeks leading up to a community giving day are a blur of social media posts and e-blasts. In order to maximize the benefits of those efforts, it’s crucial that you also have a plan in place for afterward. Otherwise, those donors who supported you…
Read ArticleMay 11, 2023
Pro Tip: Access favorite lists on your LGL DashboardAs a fundraiser, you likely need to pull up specific lists of individuals or organizations on a regular basis. Now, with the just-released "Favorite Lists" Dashboard widget, you’re only one click away from these favorite lists every time you log into your Little Green Light…
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