We build nonprofit annual impact reports that make donors believe in your mission. Then we turn it into a year of touchpoints that keep saying it.
A nonprofit annual report that moves donors. Made with fixed pricing, clear timelines, and a senior design team that handles the details so your team doesn't have to.
"I had a lot of pressure on my end from many colleagues to get a great product in a certain time frame. My work with Olivia eliminated my stress and created a great plan and product."
— Matthew S., Operations
"A beautiful job bringing our foundation's report to life. The visualized data and narrative were enhanced by the very professional graphic design."
— Kris L., President + CEO
"I had the pleasure of working with Olivia on our annual report. She took my initial vision and elevated it, bringing a fresh, modernized look that truly captured our brand. It took very few revisions to reach the final product."
— Koren T., CMCO
Acton Circle designs reports that inspire donors to believe in your mission (because nonprofit annual report design should do so much more than look nice).
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I'm Olivia, and I started Acton Circle because too many nonprofits were doing great work and getting missed. Their materials weren't telling the real story. I built Acton Circle to fix that. For good.
The name comes from my grandparents. They lived on Acton Circle in Berkeley, CA. The font comes from my grandfather's handwriting.
They were the kind of people who loved big and served others faithfully. For decades. Without making a thing of it.
So no, this was never just about design. It's about honoring a legacy and supporting the missions that are making a real difference.
If your organization is doing work worth remembering, let's make sure people know it.
Most designers hand you a pretty PDF. As your annual report designer, we give you a report that gets results. Donors read fast and skim. So every page makes sense on its own, with clear headlines, simple charts, and short captions.
And we're with you the whole way (no ghosting)
→ Clear communication from kickoff
→ Dedicated time spent understanding your mission
→ Feedback that gets engaged with and applied, not glossed over
→ High-quality work you can count on
We know nonprofits, and we know design. We understand your board, your funders, and the need to earn trust. Your annual report speaks to many readers at once, so we design it to work for all of them.
You get clear timelines, regular updates, and set review points. You always know what's next and why. You're already doing the work of three people. You shouldn't have to chase us too.
We don't just make your report look nice. We help donors feel your mission. Every font, photo, and layout has a job. If your story is almost there, we fill in the gaps so it all makes sense.
No surprise bills. Our annual report design services come with a fixed price and a clear list of what you get. We share the cost up front, before you commit.
Most designers stop at "looks professional." We don't. Your report should be as strong as the work your team does. Donors can tell when something was made with real care, and that care earns their trust.
Most report intensives run about 2–3 months from kickoff to completion. Once we learn about your project, we’ll share dates upfront. No surprise timelines here. If you need your report faster, let's talk about it.
We start with strategy and narrative, digging into your mission and data through the lens of donor psychology.
Then your copy gets a real edit. We cut what's not working and pull the best line to the top.
Next comes custom, on-brand design, with data visualization that actually makes sense. And we build your report to be taken apart, so your stats and stories keep working in emails, social posts, one-pagers, and board updates.
Most of our clients invest around $18k. Depending on your needs, projects can go up to $35k+. Where you land depends on how much of the writing you want off your plate, and add-ons like a microsite or ongoing design support.
Not ready to invest? Our Annual Report Template Kits for $497 give you a pro starting point you can make your own.
Yes, especially for a small nonprofit. Your annual report is the one piece of donor communication that goes out every year, no matter how stretched your team is.
It's often the first thing a new funder reads when deciding whether to back you, and the thing that keeps your current donors giving.
Great work doesn't raise money if people can't see its value. Wait another year and your impact stays invisible to the people who'd fund more of it.
Your deadline and whatever you've got. Most clients come in with a rough draft or notes, this year's numbers, a folder of photos, and their brand files. That's plenty. We'll sort out anything missing on your planning call.
Up to 3 rounds at each stage. We build your report piece by piece, with your input along the way, so there aren't any surprises at the end, and most projects don't need every round.
At the end of the day, you're getting a report you're proud of.
3 to 4 months before it needs to be out the door. If it's tied to a gala or year-end appeal, work backward from that date.
Both. You bring the raw material, we shape it. That means restructuring and tightening your copy until it reads like a story, not a list of programs. Some reports need a light proofread, others need a full rework. We'll know which on your call.
Yes. Along with print-ready PDFs, we build interactive microsites, so your report lives on your website and keeps getting shared long after launch day.
Yes, nonprofits and foundations, mostly in education, healthcare, housing, and economic opportunity. If your story needs to move people to give, you're in the right place.
