How to Write an Effective Nonprofit Annual Report

Creating an effective annual report will engage your donors, increase the potential for new partnerships and can attract more volunteers for your organization.

During the live audio conference you will learn why creating an annual report is important for your organization and how to ensure you create a report that engages all your target audiences. Plus, you will hear how to simplify your information gathering for what to include in your report. Next, you will discover effective report themes, designs and styles; understand how to handle donor lists; and learn the must have content for when space is tight. The program will also address topics, such as, how to prepare financial information that your report recipients will understand; how to create an error-free report; and how to handle bad news or challenges. You will also gain tips for how to avoid common mistakes (what not to do). And, you will discover how to distribute your report in new ways to connect with your mobile donors, volunteers and supporters. Finally, at the end of the audio conference you will leave with a checklist to make your job easier.

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to identify reasons for creating an annual report.
• You will be able to discuss creating the ideal report for your target audience(s).
• You will be able to review writing and designing your annual report.
• You will be able to explain distributing your annual report.