You work hard to create real change. Your annual report can work as hard as you do.

REPORTS THAT BUILD TRUST & INSPIRE GENEROSITY

You work hard to create real change. Your annual report can work as hard as you do.

REPORTS THAT BUILD TRUST & INSPIRE GENEROSITY

For many nonprofits, the annual report is rushed, stressful, and treated as a compliance task — something you have to produce, not something that actively supports fundraising and trust.

We're here to change that.

At Elephant Creative Co., we believe your annual report should do more.

When done with our process and started with strategy, it becomes a year-round fundraising and accountability tool — one that clearly communicates impact, reinforces donor trust, and supports every conversation you’re having with supporters, funders, and partners.

Beyond document design... creative strategy for reports that perform.

Most agencies treat annual reports as one service among many. We've built our company around them. Which means, we know what an annual report built around strategy is capable of.  Let us show you. 

Annual reports approached with strategy are capable of so much more.  They can:

Strengthen Awareness

Help stakeholders better understand your mission.

Build Trust

Show donors how their support creates measurable impact.

Inspire Generosity

Connect stories, outcomes, and future giving.

Align Internal Messaging

Create consistent language for how impact is reported.

Create Year-Round Content

Turn one project into months of meaningful communication.

Support Follow-up Communications

Create opportunities for outreach and follow-up with donors.

Our Proven Process

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DISCOVER

what data and stories best support your mission and your goals

DEVELOP

compelling content that engages and inspires your specific report audiences

DESIGN

layout and visuals to enhance your content and strengthen your brand.

DEPLOY

and distribute with a plan for maximum impact all year long.

Our Proven Process

Discover

what data and stories that best support your mission and your goals

Develop

compelling content that engages and inspires your specific report audiences

Design

layout and visuals to enhance your content and strengthen your brand. No templates here.

Deploy

and distribute with a plan for maximum impact all year long.

Heard from the herd.

what clients are saying

Heard from the herd.

what clients are saying

Doing it yourself?

Don't sacrifice strategy.

Our Annual Report Tool Trunk is an interactive 18-page complete planning guide and workbook to help you plan, create, and distribute your annual report strategically. You can even book a review session with us to strategize, strengthen, or simply get eyes on your report.  

Doing it yourself?

Don't sacrifice strategy.

Our Annual Report Tool Trunk is an interactive 18-page complete planning guide and workbook to help you plan, create, and distribute your annual report strategically. You can even book a review session with us to strategize, strengthen, or simply get eyes on your report.  

Our most important promise

(AND A REFLECTION OF OUR VALUES)

We won't manufacture impact.

If you're doing meaningful work, we'll do everything we can to help you communicate it more effectively. We'll ask hard questions, challenge assumptions, strengthen your messaging, and help you tell the truest, strongest version of your story.

We won't exaggerate outcomes or promise fundraising results we can't control. What we can promise is that we'll treat your mission like it's our own and create an annual report that both of us are proud to keep sharing all year long because it's a reflection of our best work.

We believe honest partnerships produce better results than empty guarantees.

OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

Use the dropdowns below to learn more about pricing, process, and other details about working with us.

What's Included?

Included services vary by your choice of level.  If you only require design or content writing, we have an option for that. If you want the full planning, writing, designing, and distribution experience for maximum return, check out our full service report creation.   

Full Service Report Creation Includes: 

  • Strategic planning and report development
  • Professional report design
  • Consulting for optimal distribution year-round
  • Cloud-based system for content sharing and collaboration
  • Online proofing and review system
  • Up to three (3) rounds of edits and revisions
  • Final files in print-ready and digital formats
  • Digital report hosting
  • Distribution plan for year-round use
  • Follow-up session 4-6 months after publication
  • Optional additional supporting collateral such as remit devices, mailing envelopes, social graphics, and more.  

Keep scrolling or click here to see more about pricing and packages. 

 

Sizes & Formats

We offer a range of professionally executed options, including:

  • Print, digital, and interactive PDF reports
  • Reports from 4 to 40+ pages
  • Letter, square, and custom sizes available
  • Speciality finishes and custom options 
  • Print management available upon request
  • Social media and promotional graphics available
  • Designed to work across print and digital platforms

We’ll help you choose the format that best supports your goals, audience, and budget.

Pricing & Timing

Pricing is based on report length, level of service, and any additional deliverables discussed in Discovery. 

  • Most projects are completed in 8–12 weeks
  • We take a select number of reports each quarter to ensure we never sacrifice quality or client experience.
  • 50% deposit secures your project timeline and start date
  • Remaining payments are scheduled around key project milestones
  • Projects are scoped in advance to keep pricing predictable
  • Rush timelines may be available based on production schedule
  • Printing and postage are not included
  • We recommend estimating 2-3 weeks after completion for printing and mailing. Turnaround times vary by printer.

More details about packages and pricing.

Fundraising & Impact

A strategically developed annual report can become one of your organization's most valuable fundraising and communication assets, but no report succeeds on design alone. We help you create a report that builds trust, communicates impact, and supports fundraising, while also helping you understand the factors that influence its long-term success.

  • Annual reports should support fundraising all year, not just at publication.
  • We help communicate outcomes and impact in ways that build donor trust.
  • Your report is only as effective as the strategy behind its distribution.
  • A well-managed donor and prospect database, and ongoing donor stewardship is essential for maximizing results.
  • Best practices for distribution, follow-up, and year-round use are part of our process
  • We believe in honest expectations and never promise results we can't control.
  • We partner with you to create the strongest report possible and a plan to help it work harder for your mission.
OUR PROCESS

Discover • Develop • Design • Deploy

Our proven methodology provides the strategy, structure, and guidance needed to keep your project moving while creating a report that serves your organization long after publication.  Trust the process we've spent a decade refining.  Here is what else you can expect:

 

  • One dedicated team from start to finish with a single project management contact available via phone, email, video, tin can, or pigeon 8AM - 5PM (EST). Basically, were not in Bangladesh and we're not going to ghost you.
  • Weekly progress updates and milestone check-ins
  • Clear timelines with shared responsibilities
  • Cloud-based system for file gathering and shared resources
  • Powerful online review system for collaborative edits and revision tracking
  • Strategic guidance before, during, and after design
  • The first year is the hardest because we're going to challenge you.  Clients come back year over year because the results are worth the effort...and it gets easier once we know you and your organization.

Ready to partner?

Complete the form below to begin a customized quote or contact us for more information.

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So what does it cost?

We think the real question is

How much will it save you in time ?

DIY Report Helper

TOOL TRUNK ONLY

$199

TOOL TRUNK + 60-MINUTE REPORT READINESS SESSION

$329

Content-Only or Design-Only Support

 

You need support in a single area to help you get your report written or designed. We're here to help make it happen.  

STARTING AT

$1,800

Full Report Creation

We're with you all the way. From page planning and strategy to conducting interviews and digging through data to create the most impactful report possible. 

STARTING AT

$2,600

So what does it cost?

We think the real question is

How much will it save you in time ?

DIY Report Helper

TOOL TRUNK ONLY

$199

TOOL TRUNK + 60-MINUTE REPORT READINESS SESSION

$329

Content-Only or Design-Only Support

 

You need support in a single area to help you get your report written or designed. We're here to help make it happen.  

STARTING AT

$1,800

Full Report Creation

We're with you all the way. From page planning and strategy to conducting interviews and digging through data to create the most impactful report possible. 

STARTING AT

$2,600

Our happy herd of clients