Supporter-ready one-pagers your team can use again and again

Signature One-Pagers are built for everyday moments when you need to share information quickly and confidently—funder meetings, board updates, pitches, outreach, and participant-facing materials that help people move through your programs with ease.

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A credible organization makes it easy to understand what it does and why it’s worth investing in.

But not every team has the materials to do that yet.

Some organizations are between big reports. Some are creating their first one. Others are growing quickly, and their materials haven’t caught up, especially after a rebrand, when the look changes but the supporting pieces don’t exist yet.

Signature One-Pagers are built for this stage.

They give you belief-building, ready-to-use pieces you can share right away, while helping you build a stronger fundraising and communications foundation over time.

If you’ve said any of this out loud…

“We don’t have anything simple that explains what we do.”
“Our report is outdated, but we don’t have a better option.”
“We’re rebuilding the story every time we pitch.”
“Our materials are a hot mess don’t match the quality of our programs.”
“We keep making new one-pagers that don’t look related.”
“We know what we want to say, but need help making it clear.”

Signature One-Pagers is for you and your team.

How Signature One-Pagers work in real nonprofit life

Signature One-Pagers are a set of 5 focused tools, each covering a key part of your work—whether you’re explaining your organization to funders or helping participants understand how to engage with your programs.

One might explain your organization at a glance.
Another might highlight a program, results, or future direction.
Others help participants understand how to engage with your work with confidence.

Individually, they answer specific questions.

Together, they give your team a simple, reliable way to explain your work.

Signature One-Pagers are especially helpful during rebrand launches, when teams need immediate materials that reflect their new identity.

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What you walk away with
We create a focused set of 5 Signature One-Pagers that each answer a different question about your work. Individually they stand on their own. Together they help your team show the value of your work, bring people in, and support the participants you serve with usable information.

Most Signature One-Pager sets include a mix like:

Organizational Overview

A high-level explanation of who you are and what you do. This is the piece you send when someone says, “Can you tell me about your organization?”

Program Highlight

A focused look at one initiative or service area—helpful when conversations zoom in and people want specifics.

Case Statement

The why-now document that connects the problem, your approach, and the urgency in a way donors and partners can understand quickly.

Donor Forms

A donor form that makes it easy to say yes—clear, branded, and aligned with your message at the moment of giving.

Factsheet

Proof of what changed, with outcomes, numbers, and stories presented in a way people can actually read.

Vision Map

What comes next for your organization, so stakeholders can see the direction you’re growing toward.

Participant Guide

A document that helps participants understand how to access, move through, and get the most out of a program.

Community Resource Sheet

A practical guide that connects the people you serve to important external resources—housing, healthcare, legal support, education, or local services.

Some teams focus on fundraising materials. Others use their set to support participant onboarding, program navigation, or service guides. We shape the mix around the real conversations your team is having.

Inside the Signature One-Pagers sprint

A 5-day sprint for nonprofit teams who need on-brand, belief-building materials fast.
Strategy Call
A quick, 30-minute chat to get aligned on goals, priorities, creative direction, and what success looks like for you.
Belief-Building Design
We build our your one-pagers, you give feedback, and we fine-tune it into something you’re proud to share.
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 (Canva or InDesign), optimized for digital + print.
Investment: Starting at $3,200
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Here’s what happens when your visuals start reflecting the depth of your work

(Straight from our clients)

What our Signature One-Pagers experience looks like

Simple. Collaborative. Actually enjoyable.

01

Strategy Call

We start with a strategy, kick-off call to align on goals, assets, and priorities so the project runs smoothly from day one.

Person wearing a green shawl and denim shirt writing in a notebook on a wooden table.

02

Design Sprint (Early Week)

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

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

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03

Review + Input (Midweek)

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

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04

Refine + Deliver (End of Week)

We shape the final version of your Signature One-Pagers 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 Signature One-Pagers best for?

Teams between annual reports, teams growing faster than their materials can be updated, and teams with nothing formal to hand donors, partners, or participants.

They’re also a strong fit for organizations rolling out a rebrand and needing real-world assets that match the new identity.

Do Signature One-Pagers replace an annual report?

Nope. They’re a bridge, not a substitute.

A full annual report is still the backbone of long-form storytelling. But not every organization has a strong one yet—and sometimes you need a focused piece of content that zooms in on a specific program, outcome, or priority.

Signature One-Pagers support the everyday conversations that pop up. They can explain your work to funders, orient participants, or share critical information in a format people can actually use.

They also strengthen the materials around your existing annual report and help teams build toward a better reporting system over time.

Can Signature One-Pagers support a rebrand rollout?

Yes, this is one of the most common reasons teams book a sprint.

Signature One-Pagers help translate a new brand into actual materials quickly, so the rebrand isn’t just a logo reveal. You leave with assets that show what the new identity looks like in action.

Do I need to have everything ready before my sprint?

You don’t need perfection, but you do need a vision. Draft copy, bullet points, old materials, or program notes are all workable. We shape what exists into something cohesive.

How available do I need to be during the week?

Plan to be reachable by email for quick approvals or clarifications. Fast feedback helps us stay aligned and complete your project in 5 days.

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?

We build buffer into the timeline, but the sprint depends on timely input (within 24-36 hours).

If feedback gets delayed enough to impact the timeline, a fee may apply. We’ll always give a heads-up first.

Can we add more Signature One-Pagers later?

Absolutely. Many teams treat the first sprint as a foundation and expand over time. Because everything is built as a cohesive visual system, new pieces can be added easily.

How far in advance should I book?

Our Signature One-Pagers sprints book 2–4 weeks out. If you’re working toward an event, campaign, or rebrand launch, earlier is safer.

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You’re one step away from materials that build belief in your mission and support the people you serve.