purpose

When I first starting working with this nonprofit, the organization did not have a single resource with details about their programs. The information had to be sought out anytime there was a new employee, board member, or volunteer and when writing grant applications and reports. It was not only inefficient, it showed there was no clear and direct oversight of budget and program effectiveness.

I created a one-page overview of the organization as well as one for each program. When possible, these documents included:

• testimonials

• a description on the issue addressed by the program

• statistics relating to the issue

• a description of how the program worked

• measurable change because of the program

• program partners

• program budget

• examples of how a donation would impact the program and those who benefited from it

examples of use + results

These were not intended for distribution to the public because they contain a large amount of text and data. I developed the design conept for how to organize the content and hired a graphic deisgner for the final design.

These documents improved efficiency and increased effectiveness of staff and board communications. Specifically, these documents:

• Reduced the time + effort needed to on-board new staff, volunteers + board members

• Provided a means for distributing common language

• Documented key performance Indicators

• Helped board + staff prepare for donor meetings (The only other time these documents would be shared was if a donor requested it the information.)

• Reduced time needed for writing grant applications + reports

• Helped with budget + program evaluation + planning