Annual reports shouldn’t feel like an obligation — they should feel like a gift. But for too many nonprofits, impact reporting is still stuck in the past: flat, uninspired, and quickly forgotten.
In this episode, Eric and Jonathan unpack how to rethink your approach to reporting — and turn your annual impact story into one of your organization’s most powerful strategic tools.
➔ The secret ingredient of high-performing reports.
➔ The real ROI of a well-designed impact report — and how to measure success beyond the PDF.
➔ A simple way to start small: what a minimum viable impact report looks like (and why it’s enough).
➔ How digital and physical formats can work together to spark deeper connection with supporters.
➔ Why your report is only as good as your distribution strategy — and how to plan one that delivers.
If your reports are starting to feel more like homework than momentum-builders, this episode will help you reframe the process — and unlock new energy, clarity, and results from one of your most overlooked assets.
Don’t just report impact. Design it.
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