September 21, 2023
3 tasks to prioritize before GivingTuesdayWhen it comes to planning your strategy for GivingTuesday, it may be hard to decide which tasks to prioritize. In this article we suggest 3 simple things you can do to prepare for this year's GivingTuesday, in advance of the biggest giving day of the…
Read ArticleSeptember 12, 2023
GivingTuesday is coming soon!It might be hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about GivingTuesday again. This annual day of giving is a major force in philanthropy, with over $3 billion raised in the U.S. in 2022, of which $1 billion was given online. Source: https://issuu.com/givingtues/docs/2022_givingtuesdayimpactreportfinal/10…
Read ArticleSeptember 7, 2023
How to decide if joining a nonprofit board is right for youWhat’s the right answer if you’re asked to join a nonprofit board? You may care deeply about a cause or be very invested in your community, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the answer is yes. To help you make an informed decision, we recommend checking…
Read ArticleAugust 29, 2023
A Visit to Sycamore Land TrustRarely are we lucky enough to experience full-circle moments in our lives that combine both our personal and professional worlds. I was fortunate enough to have such a moment earlier this summer. When I visited my family in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, I…
Read ArticleAugust 24, 2023
When are pledges useful for your fundraising efforts?While a useful tool in some scenarios, pledges can also be the source of a lot of unnecessary work for a fundraiser. To get some perspective on whether or not to use pledges, I chatted with Sarah Lange, author of The Field Guide to Fundraising for…
Read ArticleAugust 17, 2023
LGL Release Notes: August 2023This August 2023 release notes edition shares the latest updates and fixes LGL developers have recently 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.…
Read ArticleAugust 10, 2023
5 resources to help you plan a successful year-end appealYear-end appeals bring in crucial funds to support a nonprofit’s mission. Are you ready to make the most of this season of giving? The work you do in the months leading up to your appeal can lay the groundwork for great results. To help you…
Read ArticleAugust 3, 2023
Inspired Fundraising Retreat: Learn to maximize your year-end fundraisingLittle Green Light is excited to join forces with Sandy Rees and her Get Fully Funded team as a sponsor of this year’s Inspired Fundraising Retreat happening on August 17-18, 2023. If you’ve been looking for practical, actionable information to maximize your year-end fundraising, Sandy’s virtual 2-day event,…
Read ArticleJuly 27, 2023
New resource for libraries using LGLIf you’re fundraising for a library, whether through a Friends group, foundation, or other entity, the funds you raise strengthen your library and your community at large. Fundraising for libraries also presents a unique challenge: patron data isn’t available to you, so it’s up to…
Read ArticleJuly 20, 2023
[Free webinar] Learn about LGL’s newest integration with Civic ChampsDoes your organization work with volunteers? If the answer is yes, we bet you’ll love to learn about Little Green Light’s newest integration partner! Little Green Light is excited to share that we’re partnering with Civic Champs, a software company that has built a mobile-first…
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