September 11, 2025
2 important security updates to LGLWe recently rolled out two important security updates to LGL accounts. The first is an improvement to our 2-step verification process, and the second is a new auto logout feature. 2-step verification 2-step verification, also known as 2-factor authentication, is a security feature that protects…
Read ArticleSeptember 4, 2025
How Stephen King’s writing tips can help you craft a compelling fundraising appeal letterIf you need to write an appeal letter for your nonprofit organization, you probably wouldn’t consider Stephen King to be a resource. But his book titled On Writing includes some gems that are applicable to fundraisers, too. Here are 5 tips from Stephen King, the…
Read ArticleAugust 28, 2025
What you need to know about software integrations & LGLIf you want to learn how Little Green Light integrates with many of the software solutions your nonprofit already uses, stay tuned for a few ways you can streamline your work by integrating those tools with your LGL account. LGL-built and maintained integrations Little Green…
Read ArticleAugust 20, 2025
What to include in a letter of inquiryA letter of inquiry (LOI) is sent by a nonprofit to a foundation or other entity that concisely introduces a funding need and asks if the foundation is willing to receive a full proposal. LOIs are a useful tool for both the nonprofit seeking funding…
Read ArticleAugust 12, 2025
Upcoming LGL Webinars and TrainingsLittle Green Light offers several online training opportunities throughout the year, including our popular Basic Training webinar series, our weekly Q&A sessions, and occasional special topic webinars. As a point of interest, we expect to schedule special topic webinars this fall to describe and demo…
Read ArticleAugust 7, 2025
4 key tasks before you leave your fundraising jobAs a fundraiser, your work helps move your organization’s mission forward. If you’re preparing to leave your fundraising job, what steps can you take to help your successor build on your work? Heather Eddy, President and CEO of Kistner Eddy Executive Services (KEES), recommends putting together some key…
Read ArticleJuly 23, 2025
LGL Pro Tip: The value of relative date rangesThe value of using relative date ranges in LGL It is super useful to be able to schedule reports, to save searches, and to create constituent lists in Little Green Light that automatically update. But if any of those are based on dates, you absolutely…
Read ArticleJuly 18, 2025
How easy is it for donors to make a gift to your organization?It’s important to make it easy for donors to make a gift to your organization, but what does that actually mean when it comes to your online donation forms? One approach is to follow the advice that James Clear shares in Atomic Habits, intended to…
Read ArticleJuly 10, 2025
Why using the LGL Refer a Friend program is a Win-Win!Did you know that as a team member in a subscribing LGL account, you are eligible to refer other nonprofits to LGL, pass along some savings on subscription fees to them, AND receive credits toward your own organization’s future LGL subscription fees? This is the…
Read ArticleJuly 1, 2025
How board member involvement can strengthen your year-end appealEngaging your organization’s board members in your year-end appeal can boost the effectiveness of your appeal. But in order to involve your board members productively, it’s important to choose an approach that best suits your organization. To gather some practical and effective ways to involve…
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