We work with nonprofits and foundations improving access, opportunity, and community well-being, translating complex missions into visuals donors can feel in their bones.
Since 2019, we’ve partnered with 60+ nonprofits and foundations improving education, health, and community well-being, designing communications that help donors understand the work and feel compelled to support it.
Our work goes beyond design—it’s belief made visible.
“Acton Circle designed our first ever interactive, web-based overview. Thanks to Olivia’s leadership, we were able balance impactful storytelling including video and audio with showcasing the scale and impact of our work through data and metrics.
I highly recommend Acton Circle for design projects and would definitely work with them again.”
Former Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Tides Foundation
We know speak nonprofit and design. We get the realities of mission-driven communication: multiple stakeholders, high expectations, and the responsibility of building public trust.
Our process keeps you informed at every stage with clear timelines, proactive communication, and built-in review points. You'll always know what's next, why it matters, and how it connects to your goals.
We're not here to make things look "clean and professional"—we're here to make donors feel your mission. Our process helps you shape and repurpose content strategically, turning your complex work into cohesive, belief-building visuals.
No hourly rates. No surprise invoices. Just fixed pricing that's clear from day one—built for nonprofit budgets and designed to eliminate scope creep before it starts. You'll know exactly what you're investing and what you're getting. Period.
(The ones investing in access, opportunity, and well-being for real people.)
If you’re helping people and communities thrive, your story deserves to be seen, felt, and understood. Let’s design it that way.
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If your organization is expanding access, improving well-being, or strengthening communities, we’d love to connect.
We work with organizations strengthening access, opportunity, and community well-being to translate complex missions into visuals donors can feel in their bones.
“I was put on this earth to use my gifts to help others.”
After twelve years of contributing to and leading design teams across the San Francisco Bay Area, I founded Acton Circle to focus entirely on amplifying social good. The namesake of my studio, Acton Circle, was the location of my grandparents’ home—a place where my faith and creativity began. I am part of their legacy, and I can’t wait to help you build yours.
💖 Olivia Wheeler, Founder and Creative Director, Acton Circle
Make your annual report work harder for you, not the other way around. We’ll guide you through what to say, how to design it, and how to keep it simple.
Acton Circle is a design studio specializing in annual reports. We help nonprofits and foundations strengthening communities turn complex work into donor-ready materials that build belief, drive engagement, and work year-round.
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