May 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…
Read ArticleMay 4, 2023
The Field Guide to Fundraising for NonprofitsIt’s always a treat to encounter a fundraising resource that’s motivating while also clearly grounded in reality. The Field Guide to Fundraising for Nonprofits: Fusing Creativity and New Best Practices by Sarah B. Lange isn’t a newly published book, but it’s new to me. And…
Read ArticleApril 26, 2023
3 new WordPress integrations provided by Arcada LabsThree new LGL integrations are available for WordPress, built by the software integration firm Arcada Labs. These integrations are now listed on the Integration Settings page in LGL accounts, in Settings > Integration Settings. This is great news for Little Green Light customers who have…
Read ArticleApril 18, 2023
6 resources to guide your nonprofit’s special eventsNonprofit special events tend to be expensive and time-consuming, so it’s important to ensure they’re bringing value to your organization. In this article, we've rounded up six of our event-specific blog posts that can help your nonprofit maximize the potential of your special events, minimize…
Read ArticleApril 17, 2023
5 important questions to consider after a special eventSpecial events have the potential to raise crucial dollars for your organization as well as spread awareness of your mission. They’re also a big undertaking, as any nonprofit staff member can readily agree. That’s why it’s important that you evaluate your event after it’s over…
Read ArticleApril 17, 2023
A simple plan to help you retain event sponsorsOnce you’ve successfully secured sponsorships for your fundraising event, how can you increase the likelihood that they’ll continue to offer their support? In this blog post, we offer a plan for before, during, and after your event to help you retain your sponsors. What to…
Read ArticleApril 13, 2023
Become an LGL AffiliateIf you are a consultant to nonprofits, you hopefully know how helpful a comprehensive fundraising database like Little Green Light can be to your clients. We know that many consultants like to recommend LGL to their clients. But you may not know that through referring…
Read ArticleApril 6, 2023
3 simple ways to streamline your acknowledgments for donor stewardshipDonor stewardship is a crucial part of fundraising, and the most fundamental way to steward your donors is to acknowledge their gift. But when a nonprofit’s staff members are pulled in many directions, sometimes essentials like gift acknowledgments can get pushed aside. Here are 3…
Read ArticleMarch 29, 2023
LGL Release Notes: March 2023This March 2023 release notes edition shares the latest fixes LGL developers have made over the past few months to improve functionality within Little Green Light and LGL Forms. Click any item in the list below to read more details about each fix. Fixes Apostrophes…
Read ArticleMarch 22, 2023
Setting up your nonprofit’s database administrator for successA database administrator can be a valuable member of your development team, but only if the role is set up for success. To learn how an organization can best utilize a database administrator, I spoke with Judith Youngblood, a member of LGL’s Consultant Network. A…
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