Resources for Success
The Team at bakoffice has decades of technology, organizational management, and non-profit experience. Each bring their own unique work and life experiences into the work of bakoffice.org. Read our advice and opinions on transparency and impact reporting.
Impact Tracking for Small Nonprofits
A 3-part series. Three posts, written to be read in order: why impact tracking matters, why most small nonprofits skip it, and how Reports removes the friction. Each one also stands on its own.
Part 1 of 3
Why Tracking Your Nonprofit's Impact Matters More Than You Think
Tracking impact isn't paperwork — it's how nonprofits improve their programs and win the funding to grow them.
May 17, 2026Part 2 of 3
Why Most Small Nonprofits Don't Track Their Impact (And Why That's Not a Character Flaw)
It's not a discipline problem — it's a design problem. Here's why the tools built for impact tracking rarely fit small nonprofits, and what does.
June 22, 2026Part 3 of 3
Reports: Impact Tracking as Easy as Sending a Text
A look at how Reports actually works — Programs and Activities, text-message reporting, and why it's free for most nonprofits, permanently.
July 12, 2026Building Transparency Into Nonprofit Culture
How leading nonprofits are embedding transparency into daily operations to build trust with donors and stakeholders.
April 1, 2026Impact Reporting Best Practices for 2026
A practical guide to the trends and methods shaping how nonprofits measure and communicate their impact this year.
March 15, 2026Choosing the Right Tools for Your Nonprofit
What to consider when evaluating technology solutions — from cost and usability to long-term organizational fit.
February 28, 2026