{"product_id":"new-interactive-workshop-how-to-build-a-nonprofit-content-calendar-that-drives-engagement-v2-1","title":"Design Your Story: Build Your Nonprofit Annual Report in Canva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Date(s) \u0026amp; Time(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eWednesday, September 9, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLidia brings more than 25 years of experience helping nonprofits and mission-driven \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorganizations turn their work and impact into clear, compelling stories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Workshop is Perfect for you if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYour annual report should be more than a collection of updates, statistics and data. It should tell a clear, compelling story about your organization’s impact, helping donors, partners and community members understand why your work matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this interactive workshop, we will start with a finished nonprofit annual report and deconstruct it page by page.\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll see how the \u003cstrong\u003econtent, stories, statistics, imagery and design\u003c\/strong\u003e all work together—and then use that process to begin \u003cstrong\u003eplanning and designing your own report in Canva\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#002abb;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo advanced Canva or graphic design experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring This Nonprofit Workshop, You Will Create:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYou will create an annual report blueprint and starter layout in Canva that you can continue developing after the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eYour blueprint will include the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eClear purpose for your report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003ePrimary audience for the report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThree most important impact stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eChecklist of materials you will need, i.e. statistics, testimonials, photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003ePage-by-page content outline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003ePlan for showing your impact through stories and data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eStarter page or spread designed in Canva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eList of next steps for completing your report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe goal is not to complete an entire annual report during the workshop. You will leave with a framework for organizing content and a starting point that will make the full report easier to create in Canva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring This Nonprofit Workshop, You Will Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Deconstruct a Nonprofit Annual Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify the strategic, editorial, and design decisions behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Define Your Direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarify your report’s purpose, audience and primary message before writing or designing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Choose Key Stories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the three most important stories instead of trying to include every program, activity and accomplishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Gather Relevant Report Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect the necessary statistics, financial information, testimonials, photographs, captions, names and calls to action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Build the Report Structure: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganize content into a clear flow that guides readers through your story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Show Your Impact: \u003c\/strong\u003eCombine human stories with meaningful data to create emotional connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply Design Principles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use key design principles to make your report clear and engaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Build the Report in Canva: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreate a professional, flexible report using the Brand Kit and repeatable page layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring This Nonprofit Workshop You Will Be Responsible For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eParticipate in the guided exercises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHave access to a free or paid Canva account.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBring an existing annual report  or sample materials for reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eIdentify at least one potential impact story to use during the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eContinue developing and refining the report after the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll Get These BONUS Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Report Planning Workbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e A workbook for 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style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#0d8643;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Your Topic Expert:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLidia is specifically qualified to teach this webinar because:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe has 25+ years of experience helping nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations communicate their stories and impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe has designed over 30 annual and impact reports for organizations across sectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe is a Certified Brand Strategist and an experienced marketing designer specializing in nonprofit communications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eHer approach combines strategy, storytelling, content organization, data visualization, and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe teaches nonprofit professionals how to create clear, consistent, and engaging Canva visuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe has presented workshops at events such as Bloomerang’s GiveCon, NTEN’s NTC, and Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe understands the realities of small nonprofit teams, including limited time and budgets, as well as staff members without formal design training who must create visual communications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eLidia Varesco Racoma is a Certified Brand Strategist and the founder of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lsvdesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#002abb;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eLidia Varesco Design\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e, a Chicago-based, woman-owned branding and marketing design studio. Since 2000, she has helped nonprofits, associations, and other mission-focused organizations clarify their stories and translate them into strategic, engaging visual communications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eLidia has designed over 30 annual and impact reports, combining program updates, organizational outcomes, financial information, and visuals into clear, compelling stories. Her report work includes clients such as the National Benevolent Association, Carole Robertson Center for Learning, Hope for Widows Foundation, and New Moms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eLidia is also an experienced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lidiatalks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#002abb;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003espeaker and instructor\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e who helps nonprofit professionals apply brand strategy and design principles to their communications. Her practical teaching style gives participants approachable tools, real examples and clear, actionable next steps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003eShe is the founder of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lsvdesign.com\/essential-nonprofit-branding-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#002abb;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eEssential Nonprofit Branding Toolkit\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#404040;font-family:Roboto, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\"\u003e, a practical, self-guided resource that helps small teams clarify their brand strategy and create more consistent outreach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CharityHowTo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48259983605978,"sku":"Varesco - Workshop","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2026-09-09 13:00:00","offer_id":48260615078106,"sku":"Varesco - Workshop","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0302\/9090\/3099\/files\/Design_Your_Story_Build_Your_Nonprofit_Annual_Report_in_Canva.png?v=1784837855","url":"https:\/\/charityhowto.myshopify.com\/products\/new-interactive-workshop-how-to-build-a-nonprofit-content-calendar-that-drives-engagement-v2-1","provider":"CharityHowTo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}