Annual Report Resources Roundup!
Are you working on your annual report right now? I’ve written a few annual reports over the years- And I’ve edited a LOT more! I’ve taught the Annual Report Masterclass since 2015, and I’ve taught the Annual Report e-course since 2014. In that time I’ve been pleased to see my students getting tons more money in […]
What an annual report review looks like
Are you working on your annual report right now? How can you make it better than last year? Read on! Here’s an annual report review I did recently for a student in my annual report class. Here’s what I generally do with my annual report reviews. First, I look at the cover. 1. The cover […]
This annual report helped their appeal raise over $460,000
Here’s an exclusive interview with YWCA Cincinnati annual report creator Nancy Spivey. Their annual report (combined with their appeal letter) made them over goal, which was over $449,000! How did they do it? What made it so successful? What did their donors say? Here’s the answer! Mazarine Treyz: So I was looking at your annual […]
It’s a beautiful 2015 nonprofit annual report
I got this SWEET annual report that I just had to share with you! On the envelope, it said: “Mazarine, I’ve been reading your blog taking your webinars and trying to incorporate some of your suggestions into this impact report. Thank you for all your help!” -Juliane McLean This story from Maddie says, “Teen […]
7 ingredients for the perfect nonprofit enewsletter
I’ve seen so many bad nonprofit newsletters. And some really good ones! What sets the good ones apart? For example, Pesticide Action Network. Their newsletter is ALWAYS interesting, and ALWAYS full of useful advice, even when the topic may seem dry or hopeless (like bee colony collapse). I’ve included an example from the Smithsonian e-newsletter […]
5 Warning Signs Your Nonprofit Website Stinks
Are you not getting enough donations or volunteers signing up through your website? Are you worried your nonprofit website could be better? How can you make a better website? When you look at your nonprofit website, ask yourself, what’s the number one action you want people to take? Then, what’s the second action you want […]