Earlier this month, we gathered in stunning Park City, Utah for LIL’s 2025 #AnnualRetreat! Surrounded by mountains, our grant partners connected, learned, and recharged. Inspiring talks, expert workshops, and new friendships made it a week to remember. #Sustainability #Community

Did you know rest comes in 7 forms? At #AnnualRetreat, LIL’s Rangineh Azimzadeh Tehrani led a wellness workshop showing how understanding your unique rest needs can recharge you and prevent burnout—an essential lesson for our busy nonprofit community. #Rest #Wellness #SelfCare

Nonprofit leaders face big challenges. Jiten Vaidya inspired us with stories of resilience, showing how embracing setbacks fuels growth. His message: “There was no alternative, but you still did it”—reminding us to lead with empathy and compassion. #AnnualRetreat #Resilience

Honoring freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equality. Happy Juneteenth! .Learn more about the history of #Juneteenth and join in the celebration:

Our own Werner Rehm led an in-person workshop on financial planning & board presentations. Partners gained real-world tips, learned about top-down vs. bottom-up planning, and how to set strategic targets for nonprofits. #AnnualRetreat #FinancialPlanning #NonprofitStrategy

Grant partners from Hawaii, the Pacific NW, and the East Coast—spanning deconstruction, compost, and tech—connected face-to-face at our #AnnualRetreat. From creative activities to a Great Salt Lake trip, they built lasting relationships and expanded their networks! #Community

Grant partners gathered at our annual retreat for a supercharged fundraising workshop with Dayle Wallien! They brainstormed donor stewardship, explored scenarios, and mapped out new strategies—now they’re ready to level up their fundraising game! . #AnnualRetreat #Fundraising

Exciting news from @BloomsSouthside (SSB)! SSB recently celebrated a major milestone by promoting their first youth participant to a management position! They also honored one of their longest-serving youth with the Trailblazer Award. We're proud to support SSB's amazing work!

How much reserve operating cash should a small nonprofit have on hand? To read our take on this commonly asked question, visit our resource library and explore our latest resource on nonprofit financial management! .🔗

The Pratt Institute of Sustainable Environmental Systems partnered with LIL grant partner @BKROT through a research project conducted by graduate students. Last week, these students shared their findings, providing actionable recommendations to broaden BK ROT's impact.

Unsure when an agreement needs to be in writing? Check out this article by LIL Consultant Dayle Wallien to explore the different types of contracts that are vital for your nonprofit’s success and smooth operations. 🔗

Nonprofits in 2025 face greater competition for donor attention, making it essential to embrace innovative marketing strategies. View the summary and read the full article on our website, #NonprofitMarketing #2025Trends #Storytelling #DigitalStrategy

We have a new resource in our public resource library! Thank you to our consulting team for putting this together. This is an example memorandum to a board of directors/trustees about an idea for an investment decision. Check it out on our website!.🔗

LIL's second newsletter drops today! Read about our transformative impact and subscribe to get updates in your inbox every other month. 🔗

Succession planning may feel overwhelming, but lacking a plan can cause avoidable stress and challenges. This article provides practical steps to help nonprofit organizations effectively prepare for leadership transitions. 🔗

LIL facilitates Mastermind Model sessions which utilizes peer-to-peer support for leaders navigating organizational challenges. The purpose is to come together to learn and problem solve by sharing ideas, and advice in a supportive environment. 🔗

Dayle Wallien, LIL’s fundraising consultant, authored an article that highlights the key findings from the DAF Research Collaborative’s 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds. To learn more, read the article and full report on our website. 🔗

Our Power. Our Planet. As we celebrate Earth Day 2025 and express our appreciation for Earth's bounty, let's take action to give back. LIL is honored to collaborate with and support our grant partners. Today, and everyday, we work towards a brighter future for all. #EarthDay

When is the last time you had the chance to connect with new colleagues in different corners of the country? LIL recently held an online community building session for new grant partners, and in a time when proximity is not always possible, creating spaces for connection is key.

Recently, The Blue Urban Project, one of LIL's grant partners, showcased their community efforts at the Do Good Day Nonprofit Fair in St. Petersburg, FL. Kirsten, co-founder of BUP, reflects, "Overall, we hit our goals for that day. It also helps that my team is incredible. "