Annual reports often represent exetremely important milestones for many organizations internally, but they also are important for communicating with funders, members, and partners. On this page you will find multiple examples of annual reports from Alliance member organizations, as well as advice for great nonprofit annual reports.
Annual Reports
Communicating with funders, members, and partners is an important part of running an effective organization. And for some organizations, producing an annual report at the close of each year is an excellent chance to celebrate the organizations growth and accomplishments while keeping members, funders, and partners in the loop on the organization's good work. Here are sample annual reports from Alliance organizations.
Active Transportation Alliance - 2010 (PDF, Dropbox)
Alliance for Biking and Walking - 2013 (PDF, Dropbox)
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia - 2008 (PDF, Dropbox)
Bicycle Transportation Alliance - 2009 (PDF, Dropbox)
Bikes Belong - 2010 (PDF, Dropbox))
BikeWalk Tennessee - 2010 (PDF, Dropbox)
Bike San Diego - 2012/2013 (PDF, URL)
Community Cycling Center - 2010 (PDF, Dropbox)
Local Motion - 2009 (PDF, Dropbox)
Marin County Bicycle Coalition - 2010 (PDF, Dropbox)
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - 2010 (PDF, Dropbox)
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition - November 2009 (PDF, Dropbox)
Smart Growth America - 2007 (PDF, Dropbox)
Toronto Cyclists Union - 2009 (PDF, Dropbox)
Trailnet - 2009 (PDF, Dropbox)
Transportation Alternatives - 2009 (PDF, Dropbox)
Annual Reports: Telling Your Organization's Story- 11/30/11 (Alliance)
Annual reports can help you celebrate accomplishments, cultivate new donors and partners, and recognize and thank your donors and supporters. Are you considering developing an annual report for your organization, but aren't sure if it's worth the work? Or, are you looking for tips and ideas of how to maximize the impact of your annual report? On November 30, 2011, we hosted a trio of Alliance leaders to discuss these questions: Jodie Medeiros, Development Director for the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition; Ted Villaire, Editorial Director for the Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago; and Paul Halupka, Graphic Designer for Active Trans.
Annual Reports Tip Sheet (PDF)
Call recording (MP3)
Advice and Tips for Nonprofits on Annual Reports (NonprofitMarketingGuide.com)
Whether you are just starting out with creating an annual report or if you are ready for more advanced tips, Kivi Leroux Miller has you covered.
