SOCIAL IMPACT DESIGN STUDIO
Premium design to power your world-changing mission
Since 2019, our creative agency for nonprofits and purpose-driven companies has transformed 50+ organizations from “We know it needs work” to “People can't stop sharing our materials.”
(That's the power of great design.)
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"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
Make your annual report work for you year-round
Transform your impact metrics into a compelling story that moves donors and those you serve to action.
Maximize your annual report's impact with repurposed content that highlights your mission—delivered quarterly!
Create a strategic microsite that elevates your digital presence and amplifies your impact story.
We believe in doing one thing exceptionally well: design. No juggling multiple services—just thoughtfully crafted design that moves people to act on your mission.
Say goodbye to chasing updates. Our structured approach ensures you always know where your design is heading and how it serves your goals.
We're a specialized nonprofit design firm, not generalists. We understand how foundations engage donors, how tech-for-good balances product with impact, and how purpose-driven firms position themselves.
Unlike most nonprofit design firms, our clear investment model means no surprise fees, no scope creep, and no complex billing structures. Just straightforward terms that respect your planning needs.
(The ones making real impact)
If your mission is bigger than pure profit (and we know it is), let's make sure it looks that way.
Our approach combines strategic thinking with social impact design to advance missions that matter.
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 Chief Design Lead, Acton Circle
Learn how purpose-driven leaders create the most impact with their annual reports without the challenges of hiring, managing, or stressing over freelancers and in-house creative teams.
Acton Circle is a strategic design studio dedicated to visual storytelling for purpose-driven organizations. We partner with foundations, tech ventures, higher education institutions, and professional services firms to transform missions into meaningful impact.
