Design Insights

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.

What we wish every nonprofit team knew before starting their report

Your annual report shouldn't be something you survive. These are the articles that'll change how you think about it.

Planning your annual report

Start here if you’re early, stuck, or trying to make the case internally.

Annual Report Design
Your annual report is the most content-rich thing your org produces all year. Here's how to maximize it.
Annual Report Design
Do you dread completing your annual report each year? Here’s why and how to fix that feeling before the next cycle.
Annual Report Design
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.

Making your report compelling

For teams who know something's off, but can't quite name it.

Annual Report Design
Better design won't save an annual report built on the wrong foundation. Here are four things nonprofit teams consistently overlook before design ever starts.
Visual Storytelling
A practical guide to using visual storytelling in nonprofit annual reports to show what changed, connect data to real people, and help donors understand what comes next.

Driving donor engagement

Your data is solid. So why aren't donors feeling it?

Donor Engagement
Discover how to simplify your nonprofit's data and make your impact more accessible to your community using these two things.
Donor Engagement
Improve nonprofit donor engagement with clear, belief-building visual storytelling.

How effective is your annual report, really?

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

Take the assessment