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“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Olivia on a variety of design projects - from murals to impact reports to digital ads with lots in between. Olivia takes the time to really understand our nonprofit organization's mission as well as the goal, audience, and style for each project.
In addition to being a very talented, thoughtful, and creative designer, she has strong organization and communication skills. I have really enjoyed collaborating with Olivia over the years and would highly recommend working with her if you have the opportunity!”
VP of Marketing and Storytelling
Making Waves Education Foundation
Email design + graphics
Social media posts
One-pagers + fact sheets
Presentations + slide decks
Brochures
Templatized guides + publications
Curriculum or training workbooks
Brand rollouts
Sub-branding for events or funds
Toolkits
Annual reports
Strategic plans
Campaigns
Website Updates
Copyediting + Short-form Copywriting
Up to 2 projects at a time
Full access to all deliverables
2-3 day turnaround
6-month minimum
See how we’ve supported nonprofits with design projects, both big and small.
(The ones making real impact)
Our approach combines strategic thinking with social impact design to advance missions that matter.
“I was put on this earth to use my gifts to help others.”
After twelve years of contributing to and leading design teams across the San Francisco Bay Area, I founded Acton Circle to focus entirely on amplifying social good. The namesake of my studio, Acton Circle, was the location of my grandparents’ home—a place where my faith and creativity began. I am part of their legacy, and I can’t wait to help you build yours.
💖 Olivia Wheeler, Founder and Creative Director, Acton Circle
Every month, we cycle through four key stages to consistently deliver exceptional design.
Submit Your Requests
Drop projects into your queue anytime using our guided intake form. (No messy email threads, no extra long meeting, just clear priorities up front.)
Tell us what you need, we make it happen.
We Get to Work
Our team moves 1–3 projects forward at a time depending on your plan.
Expect polished drafts in 2–5 days. Big or small, every design is created to actually move donors AND look good.
Track in Your Live Dashboard
Follow progress in real time with your personal results dashboard. You’ll always know what’s in progress, what’s done, and what’s next—plus, you can drop feedback for each project along the way.
At month’s end, we zoom out to see how the work is stacking up against your bigger goals. Because what gets tracked gets improved.
Review + Refine
Each month, we refine priorities so your design support keeps getting sharper. Your brand grows, your materials stay on point, and your comms team finally feels like they have a creative partner who “gets it.”
Small but mighty teams → Are you juggling messaging, social, and design without enough hours (or expertise) to do it all?
Growing organizations → Do you want your materials to look more polished and consistent as you expand your reach?
Foundations and larger nonprofits → Do you have annual reports, strategic plans, or big campaigns that need a steady creative partner?
Leaders who want predictability → Are you tired of surprise invoices, long waits, or rushed end-of-year projects—and ready for a clear, consistent plan instead?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, our Creative Partner Plans were built for you.
Not exactly. Instead of tracking hours, we focus on steady progress on your top priorities. In a typical month, clients see 6–8 completed deliverables, though this varies based on scope and complexity.
Big projects (like campaigns) may carry over into the next month, while smaller ones often mean quicker wins.
When possible, yes. We understand nonprofit timelines aren’t always predictable. Urgent projects may bump the queue or require a rush fee, depending on workload and scope. We’ll always be transparent about what’s possible.
Design impact builds with consistency.
A 6-Month plan keeps projects moving with steady support while keeping your budget predictable and your brand cohesive all year long.
The Inner Circle is booked as a full-term commitment. Early cancellation isn’t available; if ended before the term is complete, the remaining balance will still be owed.
At the end of your term, you may choose to renew for another 6 months. If you decide not to renew, we require 30 days’ notice so we can thoughtfully wrap up ongoing projects and organize your design assets for a smooth handoff.
During that 30-day wrap-up, we’ll complete priority work and ensure all files are delivered cleanly, so your team transitions without disruption.
Hiring and managing creative talent takes time, oversight, and extra costs (benefits, taxes, recruiting, onboarding).
And while a freelancer on Fiverr or Upwork might seem flexible, the reality is:
✗ They’re often juggling multiple clients and may not be available when you need them.
✗ You’ll spend time explaining the nonprofit landscape and donor communications basics (over and over).
✗ You may get good design skills, but not the strategic partner who can connect visuals to impact.
With us, you get a design team that already understands the nonprofit world—no hand-holding required, no management headaches, and no rushing around to find “who’s available this week.”
Subscription design companies are built for volume, not for the nonprofit sector. They focus on cranking out graphics quickly, but:
✗ They don’t specialize in nonprofit donor communications or impact storytelling.
✗ They won’t help you connect design to strategy—you’ll just get nice design and most cases not even that.
✗ You’ll still spend time managing designers who don’t know your audience.
With us, you get a nonprofit-specialized design partner who already understands what funders, donors, and boards are looking for. That means less explaining, fewer revisions, and materials that work for your cause right away.
If you’re looking for a single project or quick-turnaround design support, our Annual Report Design Intensive services may be a better fit.
The Inner Circle is best for teams that need ongoing creative strategy and execution.
We lead with design—the kind that’s built on substance. That’s why we help shape and repurpose your existing content so it works beautifully across platforms, formats, and audiences.
Say goodbye to chasing updates. Our structured approach ensures you always know where your design is heading and how it serves your goals.
We’re a specialized nonprofit design firm, not generalists. We understand how foundations engage donors, how tech-for-good balances product with impact, and how purpose-driven firms position themselves.
Unlike most nonprofit design firms, our clear investment model means no surprise fees, no scope creep, and no complex billing structures. Just straightforward terms that respect your planning needs.
Acton Circle is a design studio that helps mission-driven organizations tell their stories in a clear and powerful way. We work with nonprofits, foundations, and schools to turn their big goals into visuals that connect with people and inspire action.
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