For most Americans, the date June 30 represents the early days of summer and the promise of warmer weather. But for many nonprofit organizations, it marks the end of the fiscal year. Like fireworks in July or turkey in November, this milestone also comes with its own set of traditions—most of them financial in nature.

Here is a partial fiscal year end checklist:

But before you completely turn the page on your fiscal year, there is one more item you’ll need to check off your list—your annual report.

Unlike the other year-end responsibilities, your annual report allows you the opportunity to break from the routine and get more creative. It is, in reality, a marketing piece, loaded with enormous potential to inspire your donors, volunteers and employees. It is where you describe all that you achieved during the year and illustrate exactly why your mission matters. So why not create a report that really shines?

Here are four tips to help you take this year’s annual report to a new level:

If you need more inspiration, here are some additional examples that might spark your imagination: