What is a nonprofit annual report? An annual report is a common publication of nonprofit organizations documenting their achievements and performance over the previous year. Well-rounded reports balance forecasting the future of the organization and establishing goals with reporting historical data and program information.  A good nonprofit annual report has goals! When developing a good annual report, start with the end in mind. If your organization runs through the motions and produces a report because […]

Nonprofit Annual Report Guide Your Guide to Creating a Modern Nonprofit Annual Report: An annual report is a complex beast of a project…or is it? A lot of meetings, stress, and far too many words are often put into these temporary snapshots of a nonprofit’s work. This guide breaks down these intimidating reports into an easy-to-follow guide while using the “5 W’s”: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Taking a cue from our good friend, […]

With all the demands of running an organization, executive directors often let their nonprofit financial management go by the wayside. The focus tends to be on the mission, fundraising, education, and other day-to-day management responsibilities, which are all important. Setting aside financial management, however, is a big mistake. This is especially the case when it comes to maintaining the health of your organization. Any successful nonprofit must be run like a successful for-profit, and that […]