If you're still spending tons of money designing, printing, and sending your annual reports, please stop. Do it digitally and print it out for those few donors who want it on paper. Most donors today want their money to go to programs or to sustain the organization, and they'll resent your spending their donations on printed annual reports that often end up as doorstops.
What has been your preferred method for receiving organizational updates or reports in the past, and can you share any insights or experiences that influenced your preference?
Love this. We just had this conversation.