by elephantco | Jan 6, 2026 | Marketing, Mission, Nonprofits, Values, Vision
We’ve seen it before. A nonprofit reaches out asking for a logo tweak, or a few templates for social media. Sometimes it’s a request for contract support, just someone to help manage digital communications, post to Instagram, coordinate a few email campaigns or maybe...
by elephantco | Dec 11, 2025 | Annual Report, Nonprofits
Every nonprofit reaches that point in the year when the annual report starts to creep onto the calendar. You feel the weight of it long before anyone opens a blank document. And if you’ve ever had to chase content, wrestle with messy data, or try to design something...
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....
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...
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...
by Cari Jones | Jul 17, 2025 | Annual Report, Nonprofits
(And How to Set Your Project Up for Success) It’s not a lack of commitment. It’s a lack of time. At Elephant Creative Co., we work with nonprofit teams who are deeply dedicated to their missions. These are smart, passionate, resourceful people doing incredible work....
by Cari Jones | Jul 2, 2025 | Annual Report, Fundraising, Inspiration, Nonprofits
Why Storytelling with Data Matters: Builds Trust – A narrative-driven report reinforces transparency and ethical practices, making data easier to interpret and enhancing credibility. Unites Stakeholders – Data storytelling connects donors, volunteers, and team members...
by Cari Jones | Jun 30, 2025 | Annual Report, Nonprofits
(And How to Keep Your Timeline—and Your Team—on Track) It’s not a design delay. It’s a content delay. Every year, we partner with incredible nonprofits to craft strategic, beautiful annual reports. And every year, we hear a version of this: “We’ll have the content to...
by Cari Jones | Jun 6, 2025 | Annual Report, Finances, Nonprofits
💰 (Without Overwhelming or Misleading Your Audience) Financial transparency builds trust. But too much detail? That creates confusion. When it comes to nonprofit annual reports, the financials are often the most misunderstood section—by both readers and the...
by Cari Jones | May 22, 2025 | Annual Report, Fundraising, Marketing, Mission, Nonprofits
Why Internal Language Can Sabotage Your Annual Report (and How to Fix It) Passion is powerful, but it doesn’t always translate. Nonprofit leaders are some of the most mission-driven, intelligent, and passionate people we’ve ever worked with. You know your...
