We help nonprofits and foundations translate their mission into design so clear and beautiful that the right people see it, feel it, and can't help but join in.
Since 2019, we’ve partnered with 60+ nonprofits and foundations to bring depth, trust, and intention to key visual touchpoints.
Our work goes beyond design—it’s belief made visible.
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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
We don’t design for decoration—we design for depth. Our process helps you shape and repurpose your content across platforms, turning data and stories into cohesive, belief-building visuals.
We design every engagement to feel calm, focused, and collaborative—so you always know what’s happening, why it matters, and how it supports your mission.
We live and breathe mission-aligned design. From community foundations and advocacy groups to national nonprofits, we understand how purpose-driven organizations communicate impact, inspire trust, and grow sustainably.
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 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.
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Don’t see your focus area? If your work makes a difference, you’re our kind of people. Let’s talk.
We team up with nonprofits and social impact orgs to turn complex missions into visuals that hit home.
“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 social impact design studio specializing in annual reports. We help nonprofits and impact-driven teams translate life-changing work and big goals into visuals that connect with people and build belief in your mission.
