April 17, 2024
What to do when you inherit a donor management systemWhen you begin a new job as a fundraiser, there’s a lot to learn about the organization you’re working for. And if your new organization uses a donor management system that you have never used, that can top the list of things that might overwhelm…
Read ArticleApril 9, 2024
Do you know when your 990 is due?Do you know when your Form 990 is due? Most federally tax-exempt organizations are required to file this annual tax return with the IRS. You can be prepared and avoid last-minute stress by confirming your deadline and understanding which version you need to file. How…
Read ArticleApril 3, 2024
How to grow long-term relationships with event supportersWhew! Your big fundraising event is over and you have a minute to breathe. But, wait! Before you start your next project, let’s talk about your plan to grow the relationships you’ve just begun with your event supporters—both attendees and sponsors. Having an event followup…
Read ArticleMarch 28, 2024
What’s holding you back from fundraising success?Is it possible that your fundraising success is being held back by a lack of systems, procedures, or knowledge? While it can be uncomfortable to acknowledge those issues in your work, pinpointing problems can help you prioritize solving them. Consider the following scenarios that can…
Read ArticleMarch 20, 2024
Celebrating 15 years at Little Green LightWe have just returned from three days at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference (24NTC) in Portland, OR. This conference was remarkable for all of the new things that are available to nonprofits, but it was also a reminder of what has stayed the same. Little…
Read ArticleMarch 14, 2024
3 ways fundraisers can tackle spring cleaningDuring the first months of the year, you may be so busy catching up from the year-end fundraising season that it’s practically spring before you come up for air. When you do, it’s crucial to take some time to evaluate how things are going. Consider…
Read ArticleMarch 6, 2024
Free webinar: Time management for nonprofitsAs a nonprofit fundraiser, do you struggle with effectively managing your time? We all seem to have more to do than we can get done. And that leaves us hustling through our day, scrambling at the last minute to complete projects, and just plain stressed…
Read ArticleFebruary 29, 2024
New and improved ebook: Advanced Integration Guide for LGLWe’re excited to share this new and improved guide to Advanced Integrations for Little Green Light. The integrations featured in this guide are all designed to support the creation of Custom Integrations. This is a great alternative to consider when a built-in integration to a…
Read ArticleFebruary 14, 2024
Two numbers to decrease to raise more moneyFundraisers are focused on increasing numbers: Raise more money through your annual appeal, increase net income from an annual fundraising event, and so on. So you may not be accustomed to trying to decrease numbers. However, by decreasing two key numbers, you may actually increase…
Read ArticleFebruary 8, 2024
Three new updates to the LGL dashboardWe’re excited to share three new features that are now available on the LGL dashboard: Organization dashboard Ability to print the dashboard Ability to download images of each dashboard widget Image: LGL dashboard updates LGL dashboard updates Organization-wide dashboard view One of the great…
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