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Branding & Marketing
How to Give Designers Feedback That Actually Improves Your Nonprofit’s Work
Discover how nonprofit teams can give design feedback that improves alignment, speeds up timelines, and results in design that builds belief.
Donor Engagement
Nonprofit Donor Engagement: How Better Visuals Build Stronger, More Connected Supporters
Improve nonprofit donor engagement with clear, belief-building visual storytelling. Practical design guidance for stronger donor relationships.
Branding & Marketing
Make Your Nonprofit One-Pager Easier to Read
Discover 5 quick edits that make your nonprofit one-pagers clear, engaging, and effective. Turn dense text into a design donors actually want to read.
Branding & Marketing
When Your Impact Outpaces Your Nonprofit Communications Strategy
When policy and on-the-ground work move faster than your messaging, here’s how to realign your nonprofit communications strategy so funders see the full picture.
Donor Engagement
5 Modern Fundraising Ideas Inspired by Great Design
Looking for fundraising ideas that connect? Learn practical ways to simplify giving, use motion, and create emotionally compelling donor experiences.
Donor Engagement
Rethink Your Year-End Fundraising: Design Lessons from the Best in Tech
Design is the secret advantage in year-end fundraising. Learn how modern, SaaS-inspired design helps donors connect, feel, and give with confidence.
Annual Report Design
7 Lessons Learned Creating Impactful Annual Reports
I’m a founder and creative director specializing in nonprofit annual report design—here are 7 lessons I’ve learned creating impactful reports that inspire donors.
Annual Report Design
The ROI of a Well-Thought-Out Annual Report: Beyond a Pretty PDF
Recapping the year is easy. Designing a report that actually works? That’s where it gets fun. Let’s talk real ROI.
Annual Report Design
My Take on the Best Annual Report Software for Nonprofits
The right annual report software can transform your report from routine to remarkable; see what top nonprofits use.
Annual Report Design
Prepare for Your Annual Report Design Project: 3 Steps to Start Strong
Don't miss these 3 essential steps and a short step-by-step checklist to help your project get off to a strong start and stay on schedule.
Annual Report Design
Simple and Flexible Annual Report Ideas
Tired of the same old annual report? Discover simple, fresh ideas to engage donors, fit your audience, save time, and share your impact.
Branding & Marketing
You’re Doing Too Much to Let Design Slow You Down
Use Canva for nonprofits to streamline your design process, stay on-brand, and create visual impact with heart—even on a small team.
Annual Report Design
Should You Still Create an Annual Report in 2025? 5 Reasons It’s Still Worth the Effort
Still wondering if an annual report is worth creating? Here’s why this timeless tool can boost donor trust, strengthen community ties, and keep your nonprofit funded in 2025 and beyond.
Annual Report Design
What Efficient Nonprofit Teams Know About Templates That You Don’t
Most nonprofits think templates are optional. Efficient teams know they’re essential. Discover how the right systems help you move faster and show up better.
Annual Report Design
Reimagine Reporting: Here’s How Easy It Is to Start with Our Annual Report Template Kits
Our annual report template kits make nonprofit storytelling and design easier even with limited time or team.
Annual Report Design
When Cheap Annual Report Templates Create Expensive Problems
Free Canva templates look tempting, but your annual report needs strategy, storytelling, and structure. Here’s why “free” often costs way more.
Annual Report Design
5 Must-Know Tips for Designing Your First Annual Report
Ready to start designing your first annual report? We share tips for content clarity, impactful storytelling, and time-saving nonprofit-specific templates!
Annual Report Design
5 Signs You’re Ready to Prepare Your Nonprofit Annual Report (Even If You Think You’ve Got More Time)
Prepare your nonprofit annual report with more ease, less stress. These 5 signs prove you're more ready than you think.
Branding & Marketing
Stay Sane with These Nonprofit Planning Strategies (Even When You’re Under-Resourced and Overcommitted)
Is your schedule wearing you out? Discover realistic nonprofit planning strategies to work ahead, avoid burnout, and lead with confidence even when resources are tight.
Annual Report Design
Annual Report Templates for Nonprofits: Low Cost, Great Design
If your annual report feels overwhelming, this article walks through how nonprofits use Canva templates thoughtfully without sacrificing credibility.
Annual Report Design
Get Ahead This Summer: Start Your Nonprofit Annual Report Now
Summer’s the perfect time to plan your nonprofit’s annual report. Here’s how early planning saves your sanity and strengthens donor trust.
Visual Storytelling
The Importance of Nonprofit Storytelling in Annual Report Design
Nonprofit storytelling can transform your annual report from a static PDF into an engaging narrative that drives action. Keep reading to learn how!
Branding & Marketing
Boutique Design Studios vs. Agencies for Nonprofit Organizations
Should nonprofits work with boutique design studios or big agencies? Check out the pros and cons of each to choose the best partner for you.
Branding & Marketing
How Long-Term Design Support for Nonprofit Teams Improves Community Engagement
Read on to learn how having a long-term design support for nonprofit teams impacts your engagement, messaging, and overall brand.
Annual Report Design
Annual Report Design Ideas & Common Mistakes to Avoid
Explore annual report design ideas, tips, and common mistakes to avoid. Create a clear, compelling nonprofit annual report that donors will actually read and remember.
Branding & Marketing
How to Repurpose Nonprofit Content Into 5 Canva Designs (Without Starting from Scratch)
Build momentum, stay consistent. Learn how to repurpose nonprofit content into time-saving Canva designs that amplify your mission.
Visual Storytelling
The Power of Nonprofit Visual Storytelling (and How to Make the Most of It)
Tell real stories and make a real impact through effective nonprofit visual storytelling. Here, we talk about all you need to know (and more).
Annual Report Design
How Can Effective Annual Report Design Improve Stakeholder Engagement and Understanding of Our Business?
Learn how effective annual report design builds clarity, trust, and alignment—so stakeholders actually understand (and support) your mission.
Branding & Marketing
How We Help Overwhelmed Marketing Teams Make More with Less
Learn how Acton Circle provides support for small marketing teams to help purpose-led orgs scale their design output, without the burnout.
Branding & Marketing
Marketing Tools to Overcome and Prevent Creative Burnout
Is creative burnout killing your team’s productivity and inspiration? Don’t let it. Let’s talk about the small changes that make a big difference.
Branding & Marketing
A Fresh Look, A Stronger Mission—The Heart Behind Our Rebrand
Read about Acton Circle’s rebrand journey—from the meaning of our new visual identity to the “why” behind our updated services.
Visual Storytelling
How to Find Inclusive Imagery that Strengthens Trust and Helps Your Brand Stand Out
Embrace your communities with inclusive imagery that shows genuine representation. Not sure how? Start with this basic guide.
Branding & Marketing
Graphic Designer For Hire? 3 Unexpected Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Work with a Pro
Seeking a graphic designer for hire? Discover 3 unexpected reasons your nonprofit needs professional design. From psychology-driven visuals to innovative trends.
Donor Engagement
How to Encourage Generous Donors All Year (Not Just at the Holidays)
Build a loyal community of generous donors with proven year-round engagement tips. Our simple strategies help you connect with supporters each month.
Branding & Marketing
Follow These Strategic Planning Steps for Your Nonprofit or Foundation in 2025
Discover strategic planning steps to guide your nonprofit through 2025. Align your mission, set clear goals, and create meaningful impact with practical, step-by-step guidance.
Website Design
9 Unexpected Things That Are Hurting Your Nonprofit’s Donor Retention
Discover the 9 common mistakes that could be damaging your nonprofit's donor retention rates. Learn actionable strategies to keep your donors engaged and giving for the long-term.
Branding & Marketing
Why Your Foundation Needs to Consider Outsourcing Graphic Design (And Why That's Okay!)
Discover why outsourcing graphic design can transform your foundation's impact. Learn the benefits, cost savings, and how to choose the right design partner.
Donor Engagement
Emotional Engagement vs Emotional Manipulation
Learn how to create ethical emotional engagement for your nonprofit marketing. Discover the difference between authentic donor connections and manipulation.
Donor Engagement
How to Make the Most of Your Nonprofit Donation Request: The Importance of Looking Like the Expert in Your Field
Make your nonprofit donation request more effective by establishing expert status. Learn how professional branding and visual identity help build donor trust and increase giving.
Donor Engagement
Nonprofit Donation Thank You Letter (Free Templates!)
Learn how to write a nonprofit donation thank you letter that feels personal, readable, and meaningful. Examples, design tips, and donor thank you card best practices. Plus, get free templates to make it easy.
Branding & Marketing
Nonprofit Branding: 3 Ways It Impacts Donors (and How to Strengthen Yours)
Nonprofit branding builds trust, sparks emotion, and keeps donors loyal. Here’s how to strengthen your brand and why it matters.
Website Design
What use is great design if it’s not accessible, inclusive, and welcoming?
Explore ways to make your nonprofit's message reach everyone through inclusive design that respects diverse abilities, cultures, and perspectives.
Donor Engagement
Year-end Giving Campaigns – What Really Engages Donors and Creates Urgency?
Expand your holiday fundraising with a powerful year-end giving campaign. Inspire donors, showcase your impact, and raise more for your cause when it matters most.
Annual Report Design
12 Interactive Digital Annual Report Examples for Nonprofits
Discover 12 inspiring digital annual report design examples that not only engage audiences but also showcase impact with style and creativity.
Annual Report Design
Your Guide to a Nonprofit Annual Report That Drives Engagement and Builds Belief
Learn how to create a nonprofit annual report that builds belief, strengthens donor trust, and creates year-round engagement.
Branding & Marketing
How to Use Nonprofit Canva Templates to Boost Your Marketing Impact
Find out how nonprofit Canva templates can transform your marketing efforts. Learn to choose, customize, and maximize these tools for impactful visuals that engage donors and further your mission.
Branding & Marketing
Why Your Nonprofit Marketing Plan Isn’t Cohesive or Impactful, And What to Do Instead
Discover why your nonprofit marketing plan isn't delivering results. Learn 4 common problems holding you back and expert tips to improve engagement, donations, and impact.
Donor Engagement
Visual Love Letters: Donor Recognition Ideas That Speak Louder Than Words (Free Templates)
Explore powerful donor recognition ideas that use creative visuals to strengthen relationships, build trust, and keep supporters engaged—plus grab our free Canva templates to make it even easier.
Visual Storytelling
3 Ways Good Design and Communication Work Together
Explore how design and communication work together to create clear, engaging messages and transform ideas into effective visual stories.
Annual Report Design
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How We Design Annual Reports That Build Belief
Today we’re taking you behind the scenes to see the exact process we go through at Acton Circle when designing and preparing nonprofit annual reports for our clients.
Annual Report Design
Nonprofit Annual Report Checklist: 17 Things to Include
Getting ready to prepare an annual report? Download our comprehensive guide and discover the must-have ingredients for a report that drives donations.
Branding & Marketing
A Message From Our Founder: A Look Back at 2023 and Big Moves for 2024
2023 was a solid year at Acton Circle—filled with major wins, challenging projects, and lessons learned. Check out this blog for our 2023 highlights and what we have in store for 2024!
Annual Report Design
8 Nonprofit Impact Report Examples to Inspire You
Don’t create your next impact report (or annual report) in a vacuum. Check out these ideas from 8 nonprofit impact reports that wow donors, build trust, and drive engagement year-round.
Branding & Marketing
Crafting a Nonprofit Brand Identity that Connects with Millennials and Gen Z
Learn how to create a nonprofit brand that connects with young donors through bold visuals, real stories, and clear impact metrics delivered in a mobile-friendly way.
Annual Report Design
The Power of Annual Report Infographic Design
Feeling the data overload? Learn the hows and whys of annual report infographic design to turn complex numbers into engaging stories.
Branding & Marketing
Why You Need Professionally Designed Nonprofit Marketing Materials
Craft compelling nonprofit marketing materials to shape your identity, engage supporters, and drive long-term success. Stand out and inspire action!
Annual Report Design
Why Your Annual Report Should Be One of the First Assets Updated in a Nonprofit Rebrand Rollout
See why updating your annual report early in a nonprofit rebrand rollout creates a solid design system your team can use across every donor and program touchpoint.
Annual Report Design
Donor Recognition Ideas for Your Nonprofit Annual Report
Acknowledge your donors' contributions and take a community-driven approach by showcasing them throughout your nonprofit’s annual report in ways that honor their role in your mission.
Annual Report Design
What Is a Nonprofit Annual Impact Report?
Discover how a nonprofit annual impact report combines data and storytelling to elevate your annual reports, engage donors, and showcase real-world impact.
Donor Engagement
Make It Count: How to Measure and Share Your Nonprofit’s Impact
Measuring nonprofit impact shows results, builds trust, and guides strategy. Here's what to track—and how to tell the story behind the numbers.
Website Design
How to Improve Donor Engagement on Your Website
Looking for ways to improve donor engagement on your website? Here’s how you can improve your connection with donors, attract and retain new supporters, and engage with your donors authentically and transparently.
Annual Report Design
5 Annual Report Examples for Educational Equity Nonprofits (and What You Can Learn from Each One)
Explore 5 educational equity nonprofit annual report examples that turn data into powerful, human storytelling.
Branding & Marketing
How to Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: 5 Ways to Get Noticed in 2025
Put your organization in the front row and learn how to make your nonprofit stand out from the crowd in 2025—with five actionable tips.
Branding & Marketing
Why Nonprofits Should Invest in Their Website
With the rise of digital marketing and the growth of social media, a website is a key aspect of your nonprofit organization—it’s the digital heart and home of your mission.
Donor Engagement
How to Simplify Your Nonprofit's Social Impact Data to Share With Your Community
Discover how to simplify your nonprofit's data and make your impact more accessible to your community using these two things.
Donor Engagement
Nonprofit Case Statement: Tips & Examples for Success
Discover how a strong nonprofit case statement strengthens your annual report and helps donors understand where their support makes a difference.
Donor Engagement
How to Keep Donors Engaged: 3 Strategies That Work
Create a donor engagement strategy that feels intentional, looks polished, and builds lasting trust through story-driven design and thoughtful visuals.
Website Design
Nonprofit Website Accessibility: 4 Simple Steps to Make Your Website More Accessible
Ready to make your website more accessible for all donors and community members? Here are four ways to improve your nonprofit website accessibility.
Annual Report Design
Digital vs Print Annual Report: Which One Is Right for Your Nonprofit?
Discover the pros and cons of digital vs print annual reports. Learn how nonprofits can choose the best format to inspire donors and share impact.
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