We all know that panicked feeling as reporting time comes around again while there is so much to do on the ground.
Many organisations see grant reporting as an administrative task.
Smart organisations see it as an opportunity to strengthen relationships.
A good report does more than list activities and financial figures. It tells the story behind the numbers.
EM Solutions has three tips to take your reports from average into impactful:
- Share about the lives that have been changed. Include meaningful quotes from beneficiaries, photographs where appropriate, and examples of lessons learned.
- Be transparent. If targets were missed, explain why and describe the steps you’re taking to improve. Honest reporting builds far more trust than trying to present everything as perfect.
- Submit reports on time and in the format requested. Reliability is one of the strongest signals that your organisation is well managed.
Remember that your report may influence whether a funder supports your organisation again—or recommends you to others.
Every report is an opportunity to reinforce confidence in your leadership and your impact.
Would you like an independent review of your reports? EM Solutions’ team of NPO professionals can give you clear and honest feedback about your reporting, and help you to build reports that tell the real story of the impact of your work.