Graphic Design: Annual Impact Report

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) is seeking a skilled volunteer to help us develop our upcoming Annual Impact Report that highlights the outcomes and stories behind our workforce development programs. We’re looking for support in shaping a compelling narrative that brings together program data, participant success stories, and organizational milestones, as well as designing a professional, visually engaging final product.

The volunteer will work collaboratively with our team to:
• Review and synthesize existing program data, reports, and participant stories
• Develop a clear structure and narrative arc for the report
• Draft and edit written content that is engaging, concise, and impact-driven
• Translate quantitative outcomes into accessible, compelling storytelling
• Provide recommendations for tone, messaging, and flow to ensure a polished final product
• Support layout and design, ensuring the report is visually engaging, accessible, and aligned with OBT’s brand

Project Structure & Timeline:
The engagement will take place over approximately 4–5 weeks (15–30 total hours) and will follow a structured, collaborative process:
• Session 1: Kickoff and brainstorm to align on key metrics, stories, and priorities
• Session 2: Review of preliminary draft and design concepts, with team feedback
• Sessions 3–4 (as needed): Iterative feedback and refinement
• Final Deliverable: A polished report (no more than 12 pages), delivered in both a shareable digital format and an editable working file for future updates
Our ideal volunteer has experience designing reports, brochures, or similar materials and can share examples of past work.

OBT’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty and inequity by providing education, job training, and employment opportunities to youth and adults across New York City. Our Annual Impact Report plays a critical role in advancing this mission by communicating the tangible outcomes of our work to funders, partners, and the broader community.
A strong, well-crafted and visually compelling report helps us:
• Secure critical funding to sustain and expand our programs
• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders
• Amplify the voices and successes of the individuals we serve
• Demonstrate the real-world impact of workforce development and community-building initiatives
By supporting this project, the volunteer will help ensure that the stories and achievements of our participants are clearly, powerfully, and professionally presented, ultimately helping OBT reach more individuals and create greater economic opportunity across our communities.

OBT is committed to being a strong and prepared partner for this project which will be led by our Chief Impact Officer. We have already gathered key materials, including program data, internal reports, participant testimonials, and prior impact reports, to ensure the volunteer has a solid foundation to begin their work.
We will share our logo and visual branding guidelines to support the design process. Our team will take responsibility for writing the core copy, providing compelling data, identifying participant stories to highlight, and supplying images for inclusion. We have also gathered examples of impact reports we admire to help guide the creative direction.
Our team has secured internal alignment on the goals, messaging priorities, and intended audience for the report. The Chief Impact Officer will serve as the primary point of contact, providing timely feedback, answering questions, and ensuring the project stays on track. We will also establish clear milestones and check-ins aligned with the project phases to support collaboration and momentum.
Importantly, this report will be actively used by our development and communications teams for fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and external communications. The volunteer’s contributions will directly shape a final product that is widely shared and utilized across the organization.