Close the year strong!

The nonprofit guide for your best end of year

Closing out the year as a nonprofit can feel daunting. Which is why we’re here to support you with a community that understands what you’re up against, coaches for guidance, and step-by-step plan for how you can end the year strong.

Your 2023 end of year will include:

Reflection on your achievements and the ability to narrate the impact you’ve made

Feeling prepared to go into 2024

Renewed spirit and excitement for the future

Words of wisdom

Our nonprofit experts on how to close out the year

You’re in good company. We’ve got decades of experience and hundreds of campaigns under our belt. Hear from nonprofit experts on how to wind down the year, get ready for the next, and stay filled with gratitude. 

  • Reflect on the profound impact you've made in the lives of individuals and communities.

    Your dedication, passion, and hard work have brought about positive change and inspired hope. Every small effort contributes to a larger, transformative narrative.

    Remember that it's okay to acknowledge the stress and challenges you've faced. You've demonstrated the strength to overcome obstacles and find innovative solutions. Take pride in your ability to adapt and persevere.

    Erin Kahn, Nonprofit Partnerships Manager

  • Keep wellness in mind as you wrap up the year.

    Continue to take breaks, and take a step back to understand what needs to be done vs. what you would like to get done.

    Nahja Martin, Nonprofit Partnerships Manager

  • We need you as much as the world needs your mission and organization.

    While the end of year is stressful, let this be your permission to take time for yourself and encourage your staff to take this time too.

    Change is a marathon, not a sprint. Sometimes leadership means digging deep. Today, let it mean knowing that rest is as important to your mission as grants and success measures are.

    Kayla Kuboyama, Philanthropic Partnerships Manager

  • As you approach end of year madness- embrace gratitude.

    Every report shows the impact you made, each representing a life you changed.

    Reflect on how you transformed the kindness of your donors into difference.

    Pause to appreciate your teammates and how this work surrounds you with people who care.

    Your work affects change, cultivates kindness, and fills the soul. We are grateful for you.

    Amanda Kemp, Senior Client Experience Specialist

Resilia Nonprofit Platform

Weekly checklist to support your success

Closing out the year as a nonprofit can feel daunting, but by completing  just a task a day, you can end the year strong, ready for the next, and filled with gratitude. 

Week 1

Week 2

  • December 18

    Get started on next year’s Annual Fundraising Calendar.

    You don’t have to have it all together, but having one started and ready to go will make a world of difference!

  • December 19

    Update your prospect list. Take a moment to make sure all current donors are captured and add anyone new that you might like to reach out to.

  • December 20

    Consider sending a Donor Satisfaction Survey.

    Understanding the wants, needs and experience of your donors is a great way to ensure you are meeting their needs and expectations in the new year.

  • December 21

    Take a quick inventory of office supplies, program supplies, technology– place any last orders that should fall in the current year budget.

    Take a moment to remind everyone to save and back up all projects… and ensure they are saved in the correct place (shared drive, organization server, etc.)

  • December 22

    Write a personal note to each board member to let them know how important they are to the work you do.

Week 3

Resilia Community

Let's celebrate your end of year progress

We love to see your progress and success! As you’re wrapping up your end-of-the-year checklist, make sure you shout out your accomplishments in Resilia Community.

Plus—You can earn a new badge for the new year!

Make a post for each of your completed checklist items in the Resilia Community Wins space.

If you complete one item from each week, you’ll get a sparkly new badge to enjoy as you usher in the New Year.

End of year workshops

Collaborative events with hands-on learning

You don’t have to close out the year alone. Find community with other nonprofit leaders and our nonprofit coaches who will guide you through tackling how to best tie a bow on 2023.

  • The Holiday Reset

    📅 Date: December 18, 2023

    ⏰ Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT

    Slow down, reflect, and reset before we head out of office for some much needed downtime.

    Wellness coach, Nahja Martin, will highlight the importance of rest, how to identify feasible priorities, and ways to reduce stress for you and your team.

    RSVP

  • Board Wrap-Up

    📅 Date: December 18, 2023

    ⏰ Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

    Close out 2023 with a plan on how to guide your board into the new year.

    This workshop is designed to ensure that your end-of-year wrap-up sets Board Members up for a restful holiday so you can all start 2024 off with a bang!

    RSVP

Foundations for nonprofit success

Resilia Nonprofit Platform

The Resilia Nonprofit Platform is tailored to help nonprofits succeed. See how much easier creating a successful Giving Tuesday campaign can be with our intuitive technology.

Get equipped to tackle anything

Academy

Become more effective at achieving your mission with resources created by nonprofit experts to help you and your team learn and grow.

The Resilia platform is full of resources we have used as part of training for our Board of Directors, with our executive committee members and staff all utilizing individual accounts to review articles and video resources. 

Tanesha C., Nourish International

Build your nonprofit network

Community

Resilia Community is a digital space that connects nonprofit professionals with expert coaches, educational resources, and each other.

I joined one of the virtual Peer-to-Peer cohort sessions focused on fundraising and took away some strategies for our donor cultivation practices.

Tanesha C., Nourish International

Objectives

Reach your goals

Understand your impact and reach your goals by setting targets, tracking your progress, and collaborating with your stakeholders. 

[Objectives] would be a great way for me to share my data that I've collected with our marketing person, and for her to be able to create those stories to put out on social media.

Alyson W., Empowering the Masses

Expand your fundraising opportunities

Donations

Turn supporters into donors with fundraising tools that highlight your mission and allow you to accept online donations simply and securely.

We were able to raise our first online donations using Resilia Donations. The setup process was very easy, and the online portal allowed for our donors to easily make donations during our virtual launch event. Throughout my time using Resilia Donations, the Resilia team has always been there to answer any questions.

Zoe K., Seoulful Productions

Gain supporters for your mission

Stories

Share your story and create meaningful connections with your supporters and champions.

Our [Donations] page includes our logo and story, and it was easy to embed into our website. I’m excited to explore the Stories and [Objectives] side of it – I think that will be a really great feature to further some donations.

Alexia M., Reach St. Pete

Thought partnership when you need it most

Coaching

You’re not alone on your journey. Get expert advice for provide guidance and support through same day Q&A, open office hours, group coaching events, and more.

We utilized Resilia for coaching services for two different grants. I was able to have a coach review my grant draft and provide feedback, and I reached out to a financial coach to help with the wording for a section on audit/financial controls/fiscal oversight. She provided some solid language to help me articulate what we do and how we do it.

Christina W., Innovative Poverty Solutions