Your Annual Report Is Only as Strong as Your Donor Mailing List

by Cari Jones | May 29, 2026 | Annual Report, Nonprofits

Strategic Annual Report Timing: Why Distribution Matters

by Cari Jones | May 19, 2026 | Annual Report, Fundraising, Nonprofits

For many nonprofits, the end of Q2 brings more than summer schedules and mid-year planning. It often marks the close of the fiscal year, which means annual report season is right around the corner. But before your team starts gathering program updates, financials,...

From Headcounts to Hope: Understanding Outputs vs. Outcomes in Nonprofit Storytelling

by Cari Jones | Aug 26, 2025 | Annual Report, Grants, Nonprofits

When it comes to annual reports, donor updates, and especially grant applications, many nonprofits find themselves caught in a numbers trap. You served 7,452 meals, hosted 38 workshops, or delivered 120 backpacks to children in need — and those numbers matter....

Trust-Based Philanthropy in 2025: What Nonprofits Need to Know (and How to Communicate Accordingly)

by Cari Jones | Aug 12, 2025 | Annual Report, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Featuring insights from the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Center for Effective Philanthropy, and Exponent Philanthropy A New Era of Grantmaking If you’ve noticed your funders asking fewer questions, offering longer grant periods, or giving more unrestricted...

Why Monthly Giving Is the Foundation of Modern Fundraising (And How Your Annual Report Can Support It)

by Cari Jones | Jul 29, 2025 | Annual Report, Finances, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Updated for 2025 | Featuring data from Nonprofit Tech for Good Monthly Giving Isn’t a Trend—It’s the Future of Fundraising According to Nonprofit Tech for Good’s 2025 Online Fundraising Statistics, monthly giving now accounts for 31% of all online revenue for...