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✂️ ✨ TMI Is Not a Strategy: Your Annual Report Isn’t a Historical Archive
(And What To Focus On Instead) Let's be honest… Most people won’t read your entire annual report. We know—after months of writing,...
5 days ago3 min read


📊 What Impact Data Should Your Nonprofit Track?
(And Why It Matters for Annual Reports and Grants) Why Impact Data Matters More Than Ever Whether you're preparing a grant application,...
Apr 53 min read


You Know Your Mission—We Know How to Communicate It
Why Internal Language Can Sabotage Your Annual Report (and How to Fix It) Passion is powerful—but it doesn’t always translate. Nonprofit...
Mar 223 min read


📘 Capital Campaign Success Starts with Strong Collateral
A capital campaign is one of the most high-stakes efforts a nonprofit can undertake. It’s bold, it’s ambitious, and it requires deep...
Feb 113 min read


✏️ How to Create an Annual Impact Report That Inspires Action
An annual impact report is more than a year-in-review—it’s a chance to celebrate your mission, strengthen donor trust, and spark deeper...
Jan 103 min read


12 Easy Ways To Make the Most of Giving Tuesday
Fear not, starting a last-minute campaign for Giving Tuesday can be challenging, but it's definitely possible with some focused effort.
Nov 22, 20243 min read


8 End-of-Year Giving Ideas for Fundraising
As the year comes to a close, consider these campaign approaches to close out your calendar year on a high note.
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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