March 9, 2023
Why your nonprofit needs a gift acceptance policyImplementing a gift acceptance policy is essential to protecting the interests of your organization and preserving relationships with donors. Consider this example to understand why. Why you need a gift acceptance policy Imagine you’re the curator of a small art museum whose mission is to…
Read ArticleMarch 2, 2023
Our Top 4 Nonprofit Conferences of 2023With the year in full swing, the Little Green Light team has been busy planning our staff’s participation at some of the best nonprofit conferences of 2023. In this article, we’ll share our top 4 nonprofit conference picks for 2023 and provide details about our…
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2023
4 tips to manage event sponsorshipsIt takes a lot of work to manage an event, so it’s important to have systems in place to handle details like event sponsorships. Follow these four suggestions to create a system to manage event sponsorships that can work well for you and your sponsors: 1. …
Read ArticleFebruary 16, 2023
Pro Tip: Using Smart FieldsSmart Fields offer a robust and useful toolset to new and advanced LGL users alike. Getting started using them is not complicated, and their key benefit is that you can "program" them once and then trust them to accurately and quickly pull data into reports…
Read ArticleFebruary 13, 2023
Awesome stewardship ideas that will wow your donorsWith year-end almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking about your stewardship plans for next year. You’ve undoubtedly been putting plans in place to take advantage of what is typically the biggest gift giving month of the year (December, that is!). By also having…
Read ArticleFebruary 9, 2023
How to address compassion fatigue at your nonprofitWhat’s the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout, and how can nonprofit organizations address these challenges? To learn more, I spoke with Jessica Dolce, an educator who offers compassion fatigue and resilience training. Understanding compassion fatigue Jessica’s definition of compassion fatigue is a "profound physical,…
Read ArticleFebruary 8, 2023
5 simple ways fundraisers can avoid burnoutBurnout is a common complaint among small shop fundraisers and the idea of being able to avoid it may sometimes seem insurmountable. Nonprofit staff members, especially small shop fundraisers, are often tasked with juggling multiple priorities each day, from writing grant applications to thanking donors…
Read ArticleFebruary 2, 2023
Highlights from the LGL User GroupOver the last several years, the number of LGL users participating in our online user community on Facebook has risen exponentially. With over 4,100 members and growing, the LGL User Group is a great resource for both new and experienced users to connect with one…
Read ArticleJanuary 26, 2023
Eight tips from the LGL Consultant NetworkWith the flurry of year-end activity behind you, the members of the LGL Consultant Network have great tips that your nonprofit can implement now to ensure that you’re set up for fundraising success in the months ahead. As consultant Felicia Terry notes, when your donor…
Read ArticleJanuary 25, 2023
A guide to writing a compelling case for supportWriting a “case statement” (AKA “case for support” or “case”) gets mentioned in many trainings, books, and guides as critical to complete before seeking philanthropic support of your organization’s mission. To help you accomplish this goal, this short piece a) gives a quick overview of…
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