As we begin a new year, many nonprofits are turning their attention to a familiar task: preparing to file their Form 990.

This moment—before the form is finalized and submitted—is the perfect time to pause and ask a bigger question: Is your 990 telling the story you actually want it to tell?

Your Form 990 is more than a compliance requirement. It’s a public-facing document that communicates your organization’s work, priorities, and impact to funders, donors, peers, and your broader community.

In this free webinar, we’ll look at the 990 through a storytelling lens and explore how it reflects the true cost of your programs—and whether the narrative sections align with the work you’re doing on the ground. We’ll spend time unpacking how program costs show up, how allocation decisions shape the story being told, and how to approach the Program Accomplishments section with clarity and intention.

This session is designed to be practical, approachable, and reflective—less about technical perfection and more about making sure what’s on paper matches your mission.

You’ll leave with:

• A new way to review your 990 as a public storytelling document

• Key questions to ask before filing this year’s return

• Guidance for strengthening the Program Accomplishments narrative

• Clear next steps you can bring to your finance team, ED, or board treasurer

Who this is for:

Executive directors, finance and development staff, board treasurers, and anyone involved in shaping how their organization tells its story.

Format:

Live webinar with time for Q&A.

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free!

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977847132014?aff=oddtdtcreator