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.
Branding & Marketing
Nonprofit Content Strategy: Benefits & How to Create One
Your small comms team is doing too much work with not enough time. Here are six steps to create a nonprofit content strategy that’ll help ease the load.
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Your Rebrand Is Coming. Stop Coasting Until It Gets Here.
Navigating a nonprofit brand with 6 to 12 months to go? Here’s what to do right now to stay credible before your rebrand launches.
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12 Nonprofit Website Examples to Inspire You
Check out the nonprofit website examples we’re most excited about and how you can turn your own site into a belief-building tool for visibility.
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Helping Leadership See the Value of Design at Your Nonprofit
Helping leadership see the value of design at your nonprofit so design decisions support donor trust, fundraising, and credibility.
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How to Give Designers Feedback That Improves the Work
Discover how nonprofit teams can give design feedback that improves alignment, speeds up timelines, and results in design that builds belief.
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Nonprofit One-Pager: Helpful Tips + Templates
A nonprofit one-pager that tries to say everything ends up saying nothing. Here’s how to fix yours in five simple edits.
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Nonprofit Communications Strategy: A Guide for Success
When your community work moves faster than your messaging, here’s how to build a nonprofit communications strategy that keeps funders aligned and engaged.
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The Easiest Way to Make Your Nonprofit Look More Put-Together (Hint: Templates!)
Learn how the most efficient teams use design templates to save hours, stay on-brand, and still show up with quality.
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Boutique Design Studio vs. Large Agency: What Nonprofits Need to Know
If you're the one building the case for outside design help, this is what you need to know before choosing between a boutique studio and a large agency.
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How to Repurpose Nonprofit Content Into 5 Canva Designs (Without Starting from Scratch)
One strong annual report can fuel months of content. Here's how to repurpose nonprofit content into five Canva designs without staring down a blank file every time.
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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.
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How to Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out: 5 Ways to Get More Donors
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.
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The Case for Hiring a Nonprofit Designer for Your Annual Report
Not sure if hiring a nonprofit designer is worth it right now? Here's what working with a specialist changes, and when doing it yourself is working against you.
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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.
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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.
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A Message From Our Founder: A Look Back at 2023
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!
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