The date on your annual report should refer to the time period that the text covers. Most nonprofits issue their 2007 Annual Report in 2008, because they are talking about the previous year's accomplishments. If your fiscal year overlaps two calendar years, include both years in your title, e.g., 2007-2008 Annual Report.
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Nonprofit Annual Report Gallery
We are often asked for annual report templates or sample annual reports. If you are looking for a new annual report design or format, we recommend that you look at what others are doing to get some ideas. Below are links ...
Annual Report Donor, Board, and Staff Lists FAQ
Lists of donors, board members, and sometimes staff are usually included on the annual report's final pages. Below are answers to five frequently asked questions about these lists. Do we need to list absolutely everyone who donated any amount ...
Writing the Executive Message of an Annual Report
According to a Writing911.com web poll, the executive message, which is the letter at the front, is the most difficult to write. The message took 39% of the vote, followed by "the whole thing" at 26%. Bluntly ...
Annual Report Themes
Do We Need a Theme? Many nonprofits organize their annual reports to reflect the set up of the organization. If three different programs were implemented last year, your annual report would need to include three sections describing those programs. Though ...
Annual Reports: Where Do We Start and What Do We Include?
This will be our first annual report. Where should we start? Writing an annual report can feel overwhelming and daunting, especially for first-timers. Perhaps that’s why you haven’t written one in the past. Always begin with your key ...
Why Do We Need an Annual Report?
Writing an annual report for your nonprofit organization is a great idea. Annual reports can help in many ways. They can communicate not just your activities, but your accomplishments during the past year; convince existing supporters that their funds are ...