Your design team, when you need one.

No designer on staff? No problem. Book a sprint and get polished, on-brand materials in 1 week. Emails, one-pagers, decks, stewardship reports, and more.
Your team is small, but your to-do list isn't.
So the donor email goes out in a template that doesn't match your report. The board deck gets thrown together the night before. And you know it could look SO much better, you just don't have the hands.

A Design Sprint gives you a senior design team for 1 week, so the work gets done right, not just done.

This sprint is for your if...

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Just finished your annual report and want more out of it.
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You don't have a designer on staff, or yours is maxed out.
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You want every piece to look as good as your best one.
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Your copy and photos are ready. You just need them designed.
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You've got a deadline and can't afford a redo.
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We currently have openings, but our schedule fills quickly.

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What fits inside a Design Sprint

One focused project, designed in a week. Here's what teams bring us most:

Presentation Decks

Campaign assets

Infographics

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One-pagers, appeal inserts

Facilitator & curriculum toolkits

Program and event collateral

By the end of the sprint, your team leaves with:

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Files ready to launch. Print, post, or present the same day.
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Complex ideas made clear. Charts and layouts people get at a glance.
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Materials that look credible. The kind supporters and partners take seriously.
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Files you can reuse. Editable and organized, ready for your next update.
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One less thing on your plate. Done, polished, and off your list.
book a design sprint

We currently have openings, but our schedule fills quickly.

What changed after they worked with us

They've been where you are. Here's what shifted.

A designer who works like part of your team for one focused week

One week, one project, done.
Strategy Call
A 30-minute call to get aligned on goals, priorities, creative direction, and what success looks like for you.
Belief-Building Design
We build the designs, you give feedback, and we fine-tune it into something you’re proud to share.
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Copy Review
We review your content and provide edits to strengthen readibility, flow, and messaging.
Final Design Files
Organized, production-ready files in your preferred format—optimized for digital + print.
Investment: Starting at $8,500
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See the standard we design by

Take a look at real client work. Every project gets the same care.

What our Design Sprint experience looks like

Simple. Collaborative. Actually enjoyable.

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Book Your Sprint

Choose your project and reserve your Sprint with full payment.

You’ll receive a confirmation email and a prep form to share your goals, content, and brand assets, and then book our strategy call.

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Design Sprint (Early Week)

We spend the first part of the week deep in copy and design—building out your core layouts and reviewing your messaging.

You may get check-ins from us if something needs clarification, but most of this time is dedicated to focused creation.

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Review + Input (Midweek)

You’ll have space to review the design drafts and gather any feedback from your team.

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Refine + Deliver (End of Week)

We shape the final version based on your feedback—tightening layouts, polishing visuals, and making sure everything feels aligned.

Once everything is approved, we’ll package and deliver your ready-to-use files.

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Have questions? We’ve got answers.

Who are Design Sprints best for?

These Sprints are created for organizations with established brand guidelines and existing reference materials that want to move fast.

They’re perfect when you:
+ Have content, copy, and images ready to go
+ Need fresh materials or updates without a long project timeline
+ Want to build on past work with designs that stay true to your brand
+ Know what you want and can approve things in a few hours

Think of us as your on-demand design partner—ready when you need new pieces that align seamlessly with your existing identity.

Do I need to have everything ready before my Sprint?

Yes! This is a must. Finalized (or draft) copy, photos, and brand assets are required before your Design Sprint window begins. This ensures we can spend the entire time designing instead of waiting on content.

How available do I need to be during my Design Sprint?

Plan to be reachable by email for quick approvals or clarifications. Fast feedback helps us stay aligned and complete your project in 1 week.

What types of projects can we work on together?

Most clients use this partnership for ongoing, small-to-medium design needs:

+ Email graphics
+ Social media posts
+ One-pagers
+ Presentations
+ Fundraising materials
+ Donor or program collateral

Annual and impact reports—as well as other multi-page publications—aren’t included in the standard monthly partnership.

They’re offered through our dedicated Report Intensives.

If you commit to a 12-month partnership, reports can be included in your monthly scope, with the understanding they’ll take both project slots until completed.

Final size classification (small, medium, or large) is determined by Acton Circle based on complexity and effort.

What happens if feedback is delayed?

If feedback is delayed, we’ll maximize the work completed during your scheduled week. If additional time is needed, you’re welcome to extend the Sprint by the day at an additional rate.

How far in advance should I book?

Most clients book 2–3 weeks ahead to secure their preferred date. A limited number of Design Sprints are available each month to maintain quality and focus.

Ready for more hands on deck?

If your team is holding important content that needs stronger execution, we sprint it into clear, confident materials created to build belief in your work.