Books: Making Relationships Last

FS: The book mentions providing an accounting to funders. Why does the book state this needs to be done? (Isn't it required?)

JM: You are correct in that the grant report is par for the course in virtually every case. But often, it is done on a very much pro forma basis, with little thought on the part of either party. A key point made in the book is that nonprofit grantees should view the grant report as an opportunity to truly engage the funder and to set themselves up for the next grant request for the same or a different project. Demonstrating results that are measurable is one important way to do that. FS