January 15, 2026
LGL Release Notes: January 2026This January 2026 Release Notes edition shares the latest feature updates and fixes LGL developers have made over the past few months to improve and enhance functionality within Little Green Light. Click any item in the table of contents below to link to further details.…
Read ArticleJanuary 8, 2026
How to create an annual fundraising plan without feeling overwhelmedAn annual fundraising plan is one of the most effective tools a fundraiser can use to alleviate stress and overwhelm. But if the idea of creating such a plan feels daunting, you might end up avoiding getting started. Fundraising expert Sandy Rees has suggestions to…
Read ArticleJanuary 2, 2026
LGL Resources to help you gear up for the new yearWith 2026 upon us, we thought this would be a good opportunity to share a few LGL Resources to help you gear up for a productive and efficient fundraising year. These resources include learning how to prepare annual statements with LGL and taking advantage of…
Read ArticleDecember 18, 2025
Revised edition of “The Little Book of Gold” offers practical advice for fundraisersIt’s challenging for fundraisers to find fundraising advice targeted at small (and very small) organizations. This is what makes The Little Book of Gold by Erik Hanberg such a valuable resource. It's a slim but information-packed book that offers clear, realistic steps small organizations can…
Read ArticleDecember 11, 2025
LGL Pro Tip: Share insights and gain expertise from the LGL DashboardYou may already know that the LGL Dashboard provides a variety of widgets to help you visualize data and gain insight into donor behavior. If you haven't already explored the available widgets, see The LGL Dashboard for a review of how they work (a highlight…
Read ArticleDecember 4, 2025
Do you have to send annual statements to donors?If you’re wondering whether your organization is required to send annual statements to its donors, the answer is no. There is no requirement to send annual statements, also known as year-end statements, every year in January. By sending acknowledgments throughout the year, your nonprofit organization…
Read ArticleNovember 18, 2025
5 questions to consider for managing membership renewalsManaging a membership renewals process includes a strategic communication plan that considers five questions: How frequently to send renewals, when to send them, what communication types are best to use, what to say, and how to make it easy for members to renew. Membership programs…
Read ArticleNovember 12, 2025
Pro Tip: How to streamline membership renewals in Little Green LightIn this LGL Pro Tip, learn how to streamline your membership renewals using Little Green Light. If your organization runs a membership program, the renewal reminders you send can be a key touchpoint for re-engaging and retaining your supporters. You can create a powerful workflow…
Read ArticleNovember 5, 2025
Make an impact with your GivingTuesday confirmation emailIf your organization participates in GivingTuesday, you likely spend a solid amount of time preparing your email communications encouraging people to donate on that day. But how much time do you spend crafting the confirmation emails sent to GivingTuesday donors? Especially for first-time donors, your…
Read ArticleOctober 23, 2025
Learn about our new LGL Email features (in beta)Updates to LGL Email (in beta) Here at Little Green Light, we’ve been hard at work on an update to the LGL Email feature. The upgraded version is currently in beta, which means that while it has been fully tested internally it is still subject…
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