Graphic design for nonprofits making a difference

At Acton Circle, we design for nonprofits and impact-driven organizations who don’t want to look like everyone else. We turn your annual report into a story that builds trust, stirs emotion, and keeps donors on the edge of their seat.
Nonprofits don’t fall short because their missions aren’t powerful. They fall short when the story gets stuck in homemade designs, the kind pieced together in Canva super last-minute, packed with too much text, and tough on the eyes.

Now, I don't even question your mission. But when the design doesn’t match the heart behind it... donors skim, board members zone out, and opportunities slip by.

That’s where design makes all the difference. Not decoration or the cherry on top, but belief-building design that shows you walk the talk, makes people feel something, and shows the world your team knows their stuff.

That’s why I built Acton Circle.
After years designing for teams in the Bay Area, I wanted to put my skills where they’d actually make a difference: using design to do more good.

At Acton Circle, our work goes beyond annual reports (though you know we love a good one). It’s about helping nonprofits show up with design that matches the depth of their mission—and looks every bit as strong as the impact they’re making.

And for me, it’s personal. Acton Circle is named after the street where my grandparents lived—the place where my creativity and faith first came alive.

It’s a daily reminder to stay grounded in what matters most. That same sense of purpose runs through every project we take on—design that honors your mission and builds belief in what’s possible.
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Olivia Wheeler
Founder and Creative Director

Our promise to you

Every piece we create mirrors your values and looks like it came from a team that knows what they’re doing.

We also believe great design shouldn’t drain your team’s time (or sanity). You get clean systems, fast turnarounds, and work that just... works.

And here’s the best part: we track it. From day one, we measure how much time you’re saving, how aligned your team feels, and how confident you are showing up. Because results aren’t a vibe, they’re proof that belief-building design pays off.

Our Values

Our values guide everything we do at Acton Circle. We’re not just designers, we’re your translators. The bridge between complex missions and design that makes people believe.
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Mission-First Design

Visual storytelling that makes donors feel the impact before they read the impact. Design that connects hearts before it communicates stats.

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Year-Round Value

Annual reports aren’t one-and-done documents, they’re the foundation for year-round storytelling that keeps your mission top of mind.

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Depth Over Surface

Every design choice—from font to texture to layout—should reflect your organization’s soul. Because meaning matters more than decoration.

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No Settling

We don’t do “professional enough.” We aim for extraordinary—because your mission deserves nothing less.

Words from our clients

(The ones making real impact)

Mission-Driven Partnerships

We're honored to collaborate with organizations creating meaningful change in their communities.

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logo chiron
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logo east bay
logo hemocue
logo making waver academy
logo planet women
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logo nation writing project
logo orange country community foundation
logo planet woman
logo reimer hess
logo tci
logo tides
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Tired of design that doesn’t do your nonprofit’s story justice?

Yeah, we’ve seen that too. Let’s create design that actually feels uniquely you. From DIY templates to custom-designed annual reports, we’ve got you covered.
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