GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR NONPROFITS & PURPOSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS
Your mission, designed with intention (yes, every single month)
Build and maintain a consistent and socially impactful brand without losing time or stressing over design guesswork.
Your design speaks for your organization every day.
Are your materials visually aligned with the impact you create?
If you just thought, “Maybe not,” let's talk. Finding the right nonprofit design partner isn't easy, and you’re probably experiencing these:
Your in-house designer is juggling everything from donor decks to social posts (and probably wishes they could clone themselves), so you miss out on key marketing and fundraising opportunities.
Or you're playing project matchmaker with freelancers who lack the experience and expertise to create effective design for purpose-driven organizations (and you’re spending all your time training and explaining your mission. Again. And again. And again.).
Maybe you've tried agencies, but the unpredictable bills, delays, and rotating junior designers aren't giving you the consistent quality or “trusted partner” experience you need.
Perhaps you've built a brand you love, but you haven’t found partners who can stick to your creative guidelines while effectively capturing the essence of your mission (so you end up with hit-or-miss materials and inconsistent designs).
That’s why we’re here. Our Monthly Design Partnership is built specifically for purpose-driven organizations at your level.
More focused than a full agency, more muscle than a single designer—we’re a clear monthly investment that helps reclaim your time, stewards a standout branding strategy, and advocates for your mission with consistency and clarity.
“Working in partnership with Acton Circle has been a wonderful experience. Olivia and the team are extremely talented and have crafted amazing collateral for my organization, East Bay Community Foundation.
One highlight of working with Acton Circle is their excellent facilitation of strategy meetings. They thoroughly capture all the information needed and make translating project needs into a design look like magic.”
Michele Johnson
Marketing & Communications Project Associate
East Bay Community Foundation
Where vision meets visual impact
Branding & Design Partnership
Partnering with us is like getting a creative director and design team in your corner.
You'll get both high-level strategic direction and social impact design execution across brand, marketing, and digital.
Choose the path that fits your needs—whether you need a creative team, expert brand guidance, or ongoing design support.
path 1
Fractional Creative Team
Full strategic design leadership and execution without the overhead of full-time hires.
Strategic Design Leadership
High-level creative direction and expert feedback
Clear, cohesive brand visuals across all materials
Prioritization of design needs based on impact
Monthly Design Support
Up to 2 active design projects
Fast-turnaround support for time-sensitive needs
Ready-to-use templates and branded design assets
Strategic Planning
Monthly sessions to align design with organizational goals
Ongoing check-ins to keep projects on track
Documentation of design decisions for consistency
Investment
$10,000/mo.
path 3
Brand Stewardship & Execution
Ensuring your brand shows up beautifully across every touchpoint after your rebrand.
Brand Implementation
Custom design templates to empower your team
Essential marketing and fundraising materials
Guidance on digital brand presence and application
Ongoing Design Support
Up to 2 active design projects
Ongoing support for new and evolving needs
Consistency across all branded materials
Strategic Guidance
Monthly planning sessions for upcoming projects
Regular brand check-ins to ensure alignment and growth
Documentation updates for brand consistency
Investment
$10,000/mo.
path 2
Rebrand Consulting
Expert brand guidance to provide strategic insight and make your rebrand truly transformative.
Strategic Advisory
Collaborate with your Marketing & Brand Lead to define rebrand priorities
Identify essential brand assets that need immediate attention post-rebrand
Develop rollout milestones to ensure a smooth transition
Guide requests to your agency, ensuring you receive the right design applications
Agency Partnership
Attend agency meetings as your creative advisor
Review design deliverables to ensure brand alignment
Provide actionable feedback to refine and strengthen visuals
Biweekly strategy sessions to clarify next steps and decisions
Document key brand choices for consistency and long-term reference
Investment
$7,500/month – Standalone
$5,000/month – Add-on to Path 1
The cost of inconsistent design isn't just aesthetic—it's missed opportunities, stalled momentum, and impact left on the table. Invest in design that drives your mission forward, not design that holds you back.
Ready to transform how the world sees your mission?
“The team at Acton Circle, led by founder and creative director Olivia Wheeler, is an incredible partner to us for all company design needs.
We retained her firm to provide us with guidance and new design across nearly all assets, and the team worked closely with us, really listened to our needs and ideas, and provided incredible content and design -- all while being patient, responsive, on-time and within budget.
We value Olivia and her team's expertise and perspective, as well as their friendly and warm approach to doing business together. Our firm has been elevated in many ways directly as a result of the work from Acton Circle.”
Sarah L.
Chief Brand Officer
Professional Services Firm
About acton circle
Your partner in purposeful design for nonprofits and organizations
Our approach combines strategic thinking with social impact design to advance missions that matter.
“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 & Chief Design Lead
how we work
“Part of the team” partnership experience
Every month, we cycle through two key stages to consistently deliver exceptional design.
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Strategic Discovery
We start by truly understanding your organization. Through thoughtful strategy sessions, we uncover what makes you unique and map out exactly how design can serve your goals.
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Intentional Creation
With clear insight into your vision, we create materials that reflect your true caliber. Each design choice is intentional, working together to build trust and move people to action.
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Measured Impact
We evaluate how each piece performs against your goals. This isn't just about metrics—it's about understanding how design is advancing your mission and opening new opportunities.
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Continuous Evolution
Your impact grows. Your design should too. We continuously refine and adapt your materials to match your expanding vision, ensuring your design always reflects who you truly are.
Have questions?
We’ve got answers.
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Our Branding & Design Partnership includes three distinct paths tailored to different design and strategy needs:
Fractional Creative Team – Full creative direction and execution without the overhead of full-time hires. Best for teams needing consistent, high-level design support.
Rebrand Consulting – Strategic oversight to ensure a seamless rebrand rollout. Best for organizations navigating a rebrand who need an expert to guide priorities, milestones, and agency collaboration.
Brand Stewardship & Execution – Ongoing brand consistency and design execution after a rebrand. Best for teams needing long-term support to apply their brand effectively across all materials.
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If you need both creative strategy and execution (i.e., ongoing design materials, branded templates, and hands-on design support), the Fractional Creative Team is your best fit.
If you're going through a rebrand and need expert guidance on rollout, priorities, and agency oversight, Rebrand Consulting is the best option.
If you've already rebranded but need help applying it consistently across marketing, fundraising, and digital assets, then Brand Stewardship & Execution is ideal.
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Our monthly design partnerships are ideal for organizations that seek both consistent design execution and strategic creative direction. If you have weekly design needs and want a partner who thinks beyond tactical deliverables to shape your visual strategy, this is your solution.
This service work best for teams who Do you offer one-off design projects?—whether you're scaling your brand, launching new products, or elevating your market presence. You'll get both hands-on design execution and high-level creative guidance, without the complexity of building an entire in-house team.
Simply put: If you want a strategic design partner who can both shape your creative vision and deliver consistent, high-quality work that aligns with your business goals, our Branding & Design Partnership is your answer.
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We work continuously on your prioritized projects, typically completing 3-4 deliverables monthly—though this can vary based on scope and complexity. Some larger projects might flow into the following month (often due to client feedback or approval timelines), while other months we'll accomplish more when projects are smaller.
Rather than promising a fixed number, we focus on maintaining steady progress on your most important design needs through consistent daily attention.
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We focus on quality over volume by prioritizing up to 2 active design projects at a time.
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Absolutely! While we love partnering with you on thoughtful, strategic design planning, we know real life happens.
Our Branding & Design Partnership service includes flexibility for those moments that matter most. For high-priority projects (like investor presentations or major campaign launches), we'll adapt to support you—though a rush fee ($300) may apply for significant timeline shifts.
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Yes, we require a three-month minimum commitment to ensure we can deliver meaningful, strategic design support. Great design takes time, and this commitment allows us to build momentum, refine your visual assets, and create a strong foundation for your brand. After the initial three months, your partnership continues on a month-to-month basis, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days’ written notice.
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We require a 30-day notice to pause or cancel services. This policy helps us ensure a thoughtful wrap-up of ongoing projects and a smooth transition for your design needs. During this period, we'll focus on completing priority work and organizing your design assets, maintaining the high-quality partnership experience you expect from us.
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Think of us as your dream creative team—without the overhead and limitations of a single hire.
With our Branding & Design Partnership, you get access to high-level strategy, expert creative direction, and hands-on design execution across brand, marketing, and digital. It’s like having a creative director and design team in your corner—ready to adapt to your evolving needs—without the cost and complexity of building an in-house department.
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If you’re looking for a single project or quick-turnaround design support, our Annual Report Design Intensive or Microsite Design services may be a better fit.
Our Branding & Design Partnership is best for teams that need ongoing design strategy and execution.
service Overview
How our strategic design partnership is different
You’re not just getting design services—you’re getting an experienced creative team that becomes an extension of your organization.
Deep purpose-driven expertise
Purpose isn't a side hustle for us—it's our entire reason for being. (Sorry not sorry, one-size-fits-all agencies.)
We deeply understand donor relations, impact metrics, and how to position purpose-driven work with premium polish.
Fully custom, on-brand design
We don’t do templates and basic solutions for our partnership clients.
We create high-end, custom pieces that make your stakeholders stop and say "Is this the same organization?" (Yes, yes it is.)
Consistent, premium support
More focused than a full-service agency, more muscle than a single designer.
With up to 2 active projects at a time, you get both the day-to-day support and strategic guidance needed to grow your brand.
Predictable monthly investment
Plot twist: good design can actually be predictable.
You get premium design support with a clear monthly investment—no hidden fees, no scope creep, no stress.
Expert creative strategists who get your vision
Brand excellence across every touchpoint
Freedom to focus on your mission
Design that opens doors and builds trust
Ready to make your mission impossible to scroll past?
(We thought so.)