August 22, 2024
First look at LGL’s upgraded integration with QuickBooks OnlineWe are almost ready to launch a significant upgrade to the integration between Little Green Light and QuickBooks Online. This upgrade will be a big time saver for LGL Forms customers who use Stripe as their payment processor. If you are interested in being among…
Read ArticleAugust 15, 2024
LGL Release Notes: August 2024This August 2024 release notes edition shares the latest updates and fixes LGL developers have made to improve and enhance functionality within Little Green Light and LGL Forms. Click any item in the table of contents below to link to further details about it. Highlighted…
Read ArticleAugust 8, 2024
6 resources to help you prepare for a successful year-end appealWe’ve collected six key resources to help you thoughtfully plan and execute a successful year-end appeal, highlighting some of our previous blog posts and short, free ebooks ready to download now. You can use these six resources to guide your work leading up to your…
Read ArticleJuly 30, 2024
Free Webinar: Making The Most of Matching Gift OpportunitiesJoin us Thursday, August 15, at 1 pm Eastern (10 am Pacific) for a free webinar on how to make the most of corporate matching gifts, presented by Double the Donation. You will also hear the latest updates and tips about the Double the Donation…
Read ArticleJuly 30, 2024
Everything you need to know about corporate matching giftsWhat you need to know about corporate matching gifts In this guest post, Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation, provides a comprehensive overview of matching gifts and how your nonprofit organization can reap the rewards. Your donors are what keep your organization running. Without…
Read ArticleJuly 25, 2024
3 tips to prepare for your year-end appealAs you get ready for your year-end fundraising push, it’s beneficial to think through, test, and prepare for your appeal in advance. Here are three recommendations to help you prepare for year-end Determine who will receive the appeal Think carefully about who should receive your…
Read ArticleJuly 18, 2024
How to use LGL’s Address Verification featureDid you know that your Little Green Light account comes with a free address verification tool? When you enable our Address Verification feature, powered by Smarty, you’ll be able to standardize all your U.S. addresses, and with one click, correct state abbreviations, add ZIP+4, and…
Read ArticleJuly 11, 2024
Time management tips for part-time fundraisersThoughtful time management is important for all fundraisers. For part-time fundraisers, it’s particularly essential. To get some practical tips on how part-time fundraisers can use their limited hours well, I reached out to Sandy Rees of Get Fully Funded. Sandy has a knack for helping fundraisers…
Read ArticleJune 27, 2024
How to migrate recurring donations into your LGL Forms accountRecurring donations offer great advantages to nonprofits. They provide more reliable and predictable income, and they can help identify higher lifetime value donors with the potential to make major gifts. But if you want to move from one recurring donation platform to another, it is…
Read ArticleJune 18, 2024
How to give yourself a head start on grant applicationsApplying for grants from private foundations can be an important part of a nonprofit’s annual fundraising plan. That means it’s important to streamline your process so you can dedicate time to writing a strong application rather than spend it tracking down various required materials. Here…
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