Guiding Light Support Packages
Your ongoing operations partnership.
Running a nonprofit means doing a hundred small things that make the big things possible — answering emails, scheduling meetings, tracking donors, keeping the board organized. But when your to-do list grows faster than your impact, it’s time for a partner who brings structure, clarity, and calm.
Our Guiding Light Support Packages provide the steady, behind-the-scenes support your organization needs to stay focused on what matters most. We don’t just manage tasks — we anticipate needs, strengthen systems, and keep your operations aligned with your mission.
What We Offer
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Calendar, inbox, and meeting management with follow-up and preparation
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Donor, board, and project coordination
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Document creation, proofreading, and organization systems
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Vendor research and operational improvement suggestions
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Strategic check-ins and reports to keep leadership aligned
Why It Works
Because we’ve been in your shoes. We understand nonprofit operations from the inside, so our support is proactive, not reactive. Whether you’re running on a small team or preparing to scale, we adapt to your rhythm and help you build sustainable systems that last long after the contract ends.
You’re Ready for Guiding Light If…
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Your Executive Director spends too much time on admin
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Deadlines and communications occasionally slip through the cracks
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You need structure, not supervision — a thought partner who helps you see around corners
We can tailor our level of partnership to your capacity and goals — offering dependable operational help at every stage of growth.
What We Can Do
Services & Support for Non-Profits
Lighthouse Projects
Your one-time strategic consulting engagements.
Sometimes your organization doesn’t need ongoing support — it needs a burst of clarity, strategy, and structure to move through a pivotal moment. Lighthouse Projects are designed for exactly that: focused, time-bound engagements that deliver concrete outcomes when you need them most.
Whether you’re preparing for a new grant, training your board, evaluating programs, or setting a multi-year strategy, we step in to design a process that gets you results — not just another binder on a shelf.
Examples of Lighthouse Projects
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Strategic Planning & Roadmapping
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Grant Readiness Assessments
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Board Development & Training
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Program Evaluation Setup
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Communications or Fundraising Audits
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Systems & Process Overhauls
Our Approach
Every Lighthouse Project begins with listening. We take time to understand your organization’s current reality — what’s working, what’s not, and what success truly looks like for your mission. From there, we co-create a customized plan, deliver the project, and provide actionable next steps your team can actually implement.
What You Gain
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Clear documentation and recommendations tailored to your team
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Practical next steps that integrate with your real-world capacity
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A sense of renewed focus and direction — the kind that makes progress possible again
Think of it as a short-term partnership with long-term impact.
Lantern Library
Your DIY hub for nonprofit tools, templates, tips & tricks, and more...
Not every organization has the budget for a consultant — but every nonprofit deserves access to high-quality tools that make daily work easier. That’s why we created The Little Lantern Resource Library: a growing digital collection of downloadable guides, templates, and toolkits built specifically for small and mid-sized nonprofits.
Whether you’re tackling your first grant, building your board, or just trying to stay on top of the day-to-day, the Little Lantern Library is here to help. Think of it as the lantern you reach for when it's dark and your facing challenges that come with leading a nonprofit.
Inside the Library
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Toolkits: Strategic Planning, Board Engagement, Fundraising Systems, Program Evaluation
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Templates: Meeting agendas, donor tracking sheets, communications calendars, SOP outlines
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Guides: How-tos on grant readiness, leadership transitions, and nonprofit storytelling
Perfect For…
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Executive Directors wearing multiple hats
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Small teams that love DIY but need direction
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Organizations just starting out — or rebooting after burnout
Why It’s Different
Every resource is written in plain language, tested in real nonprofit settings, and designed for immediate action. No jargon. No filler. Just practical tools that bring light (and a little relief) to your daily work.
Effective Board Meeting Templates to Boost Non-Profit Productivity and Streamline Processes
5 Essential Admin Tasks Non-Profits Can Automate to Boost Efficiency Today
Latern Blog
Webinars
Light the Way Forward
for Your Mission
From steady operations support to strategic consulting and practical DIY tools, Little Lantern Co. helps small and mid-sized nonprofits find clarity, structure, and confidence to thrive without the burnout.