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.
That's BELIEF by Design™—where every visual choice builds trust, deepens connection, and makes donors feel your mission in their bones.
This guide breaks down what makes an annual report resonate. From planning your story and structuring the right sections to designing for real-world use, you’ll see what builds donor confidencers most—plus examples from nonprofits like yours who’ve done it right.
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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.
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 digital-first annual reports and impact storytelling. 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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