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Your mission, designed with intention (yes, every single month)
Build and maintain a consistent and socially impactful brand without losing time or stressing over design guesswork.
Build and maintain a consistent and socially impactful brand without losing time or stressing over design guesswork.
“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
Our approach combines strategic thinking with social impact design to advance missions that matter.
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 Chief Design Lead, Acton Circle
Every month, we cycle through four key stages to consistently deliver exceptional design.
Strategic Discovery
We start by truly understanding your organization. Through thoughtful strategy sessions, we uncover what makes you unique and map out exactly how design can serve your goals.
Intentional Creation
With clear insight into your vision, we create materials that reflect your true caliber. Each design choice is intentional, working together to build trust and move people to action.
Measured Impact
We evaluate how each piece performs against your goals. This isn't just about metrics—it's about understanding how design is advancing your mission and opening new opportunities.
Continuous Evolution
Your impact grows. Your design should too. We continuously refine and adapt your materials to match your expanding vision, ensuring your design always reflects who you truly are.
Our monthly design partnerships are ideal for organizations that seek both consistent design execution and strategic creative direction. If you have weekly design needs and want a partner who thinks beyond tactical deliverables to shape your visual strategy, this is your solution.
We work continuously on your prioritized projects, typically completing 4-6 deliverables monthly—though this can vary based on scope and complexity.
Some larger projects might flow into the following month (often due to client feedback or approval timelines), while other months we'll accomplish more when projects are smaller.
Rather than promising a fixed number, we focus on maintaining steady progress on your most important design needs through consistent daily attention.
We focus on quality over volume by prioritizing up to 2 active design projects at a time.
Absolutely! While we love partnering with you on thoughtful, strategic design planning, we know real life happens. Our Branding & Design Partnership service includes flexibility for those moments that matter most.
For high-priority projects (like investor presentations or major campaign launches), we'll adapt to support you—though a rush fee ($300) may apply for significant timeline shifts.
Yes, we require a three-month minimum commitment to ensure we can deliver meaningful, strategic design support. Great design takes time, and this commitment allows us to build momentum, refine your visual assets, and create a strong foundation for your brand. After the initial three months, your partnership continues on a month-to-month basis, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days’ written notice.
We require a 30-day notice to pause or cancel services. This policy helps us ensure a thoughtful wrap-up of ongoing projects and a smooth transition for your design needs. During this period, we'll focus on completing priority work and organizing your design assets, maintaining the high-quality partnership experience you expect from us.
Think of us as your dream creative team—without the overhead and limitations of a single hire.
With our Branding & Design Partnership, you get access to high-level strategy, expert creative direction, and hands-on design execution across brand, marketing, and digital.
It’s like having a creative director and design team in your corner—ready to adapt to your evolving needs—without the cost and complexity of building an in-house department.
If you’re looking for a single project or quick-turnaround design support, our Annual Report Design Intensive or Microsite Creation services may be a better fit.
Our Branding & Design Partnership is best for teams that need ongoing design strategy and execution.
We believe in doing one thing exceptionally well: design. No juggling multiple services—just thoughtfully crafted design that moves people to act on your mission.
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 strategic design studio dedicated to visual storytelling for purpose-driven organizations. We partner with foundations, tech ventures, higher education institutions, and professional services firms to transform missions into meaningful impact.
