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Visual storytelling, strategic communication, and lasting impact—it all begins with intentional design.

We share thoughtful insights and actionable strategies to help nonprofits and foundations build brands that command attention and inspire change. More than just a blog, it’s a space for community and collaboration, uniting those who believe in the power of design to amplify missions.

Join us as we craft meaningful conversations, share expertise, and drive action—because when great design meets world-changing work, anything is possible.

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Design Insights

More than just a blog, this is a space to explore how nonprofits build brands that capture attention and create change.

Visual storytelling, clear communication, and lasting impact all start here.

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Annual Report Design

Showcase your impact, celebrate donors, and tell your story effectively with annual reports that inform, engage your communities, and honor your mission.

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Annual Report Design
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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.
Annual Report Design
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Premium Design, Purpose-Driven Price: Canva Report Template Kits for Small Nonprofit Teams

Great nonprofit design doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. Learn how Acton Circle’s Canva report templates deliver professional branding at a purpose-driven price, with setup support if you need it.
Annual Report Design
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MIN READ

What Common Design Mistakes Should We Avoid in Our Annual Report to Ensure Clarity?

Discover the most common design mistakes in annual reports and how to avoid them. Create clear, engaging reports that highlight your nonprofit’s impact effectively.

Annual Report Design

Showcase your impact, celebrate donors, and tell your story effectively with annual reports that inform, engage your communities, and honor your mission.

Branding & Marketing

Make your cause stand out with strategies that cut through the noise and move hearts to action—from rebranding tips to actionable social media tactics.

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Branding & Marketing
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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.
Branding & Marketing
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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
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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.

Visual Storytelling

Champion your mission and build a record of your growing legacy with the power of visual storytelling that highlights your transformative social impact.

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Visual Storytelling
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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.

Website Design

Put people at the heart of your website design by going beyond technicalities—focusing on elevating your vision and honoring your world-changing work.

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Website Design

Put people at the heart of your website design by going beyond technicalities—focusing on elevating your vision and honoring your world-changing work.

Client Case Studies

Get inspired by how nonprofits like yours advance their purpose and transform communities through effective, premium designs and creative strategies.

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Client Case Studies
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MIN READ

Interactive Impact Microsites for Tides Foundation

We created engaging multimedia microsites for Tides to showcase how they empower BIPOC leaders driving change in democracy, climate, and reproductive justice.

Client Case Studies

Get inspired by how nonprofits like yours advance their purpose and transform communities through effective, premium designs and creative strategies.

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Find out how well your report supports funding, visibility, and engagement (and where small shifts can go a long way).

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Check out our latest resources on how purpose-driven leaders craft meaningful change, create sustainable impact, and inspire action through design.

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Annual Report Design
7
MIN READ

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.
Annual Report Design
4
MIN READ

Premium Design, Purpose-Driven Price: Canva Report Template Kits for Small Nonprofit Teams

Great nonprofit design doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. Learn how Acton Circle’s Canva report templates deliver professional branding at a purpose-driven price, with setup support if you need it.
Annual Report Design
4
MIN READ

What Common Design Mistakes Should We Avoid in Our Annual Report to Ensure Clarity?

Discover the most common design mistakes in annual reports and how to avoid them. Create clear, engaging reports that highlight your nonprofit’s impact effectively.

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Where mission-driven design meets donor engagement.The Bold Print shares biweekly insights on design strategy, visual storytelling, and brand stewardship, created to support your nonprofit’s big vision.

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The Guide to Annual Reports That Drive Engagement and Support

Want your annual report to move donors and your community, not just inform them?
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This guide gives you the strategy and design tips to turn your report into a powerful fundraising and marketing tool.

→ Showcase impact clearly
→ Drive engagement + support
→ Skip the fluff, keep the results‍

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