Summarizing Annual Highlights with an End of Year Infographic
Infographics are powerful tools to summarize complex data and stories in a visually appealing, easy-to-digest format. For many Head Start programs, infographics are used to showcase annual achievements, milestones, and impact. By blending compelling visuals with concise text and key statistics, an infographic can effectively communicate your end-of-year results to internal and external stakeholders, on social media, and in many reports.
Here are a few examples of compelling end-of-year infographics from the 22/23 program year.
Butler County ESC: This infographic highlighted big-picture statistics, such as the number of home visits, employees, and students served, providing an overview of the organization's impact on the community. It also celebrated a significant milestone – 10 years of operations.
Brightpoint: This infographic introduced the organization's program, showcasing high-level figures like the number of children served, employees, and sites. It also highlighted PIR focuses and program goals, such as increasing father engagement.
Berks County HS: Using data from ChildPlus, this infographic displayed high-level program data, including the number of sites, classrooms, enrolled children, and average attendance.
As these examples illustrate, the most effective infographics combine visually appealing design with meaningful statistics that align with the organization's goals and resonate with the target audience.
When creating your end-of-year infographic, consider the following key elements:
Audience: Tailor the content and presentation to your target audience, whether it's internal stakeholders, donors, partners, or the general public.
Program goals: Highlight statistics and achievements that directly relate to your organization's mission, objectives, and key performance indicators.
Readability: Use clear, concise language and present data in an easily digestible format, such as charts, icons, or simple graphics.
Design: Incorporate visually appealing elements, such as your brand colors, logos, and imagery that complements your organization's identity and messaging.
Meaningfulness: Focus on statistics and achievements that truly matter and demonstrate the real-world impact of your organization's efforts.
Common data points to consider including in your end-of-year infographic may include:
Number of employees
Number sites/centers
Number of students and families served
Home visits conducted
Specific goal-related metrics
Tools like PowerBI, PowerPoint, Canva, Excel, and other design software can help you create professional-looking infographics quickly and efficiently. Alternatively, you can hire a graphic designer or agency to ensure a polished, visually stunning result.
We hope this helps you create your own infographic that can be shared with a broad audience, used in promotional materials, and emphasize goals and progress. Feel free to add your own in our comment thread if you’d like to share!