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How to Breathe New Life into Your Branding

“You don’t actually need a date or a New Year to tell you when to refresh your brand; you just need to know when it’s time to... Your brand is more than just your logo and color palette, so refreshing your brand is more than just an exercise in graphic design — it starts at the foundation level.”

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Reframing Nonprofit Language & Storytelling

We often see language and storytelling tropes that we believe to be damaging for communities, individuals, and the work of nonprofits as a whole. It’s time to change the narrative.

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What’s the Cost of Design on your Organization?

When we say “cost of design” we don’t mean these literal costs like your transactional expenses. We mean what you’re not getting due to poor or less-than-adequate design.

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Elevate Your Brand with Effective Presentation

Capturing the attention of your audience is more crucial than ever. While having a good idea or mission is the foundation of your business, without effective communication and a strong visual presentation of your offerings, your brand can fall short. In this newsletter, we'll explore the relationship between design and copywriting, and how leveraging this dynamic duo can not only enhance the immediate impact of your brand but also contribute to its longevity.

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Creating a Donor-Friendly Website

When it comes to fundraising for non-profits, having a donor-friendly website can make all the difference. A website that is easy to navigate, visually appealing and provides donors with the information they need can increase donations and engagement. Here are some tips to create a donor-friendly website.

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Brand Strategy Esther Knox-Dekoning Brand Strategy Esther Knox-Dekoning

What Type of Photos Your Nonprofit Business Needs

Non-profit organizations have an essential role in our communities, and photography plays a significant role in telling their stories. A well-planned photoshoot can help non-profit organizations to showcase their work, raise awareness, and even attract donations. In this blog post, we’ll share some of the type of photos we see as we’re designing websites, campaigns, and marketing that every nonprofit needs to have!

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How to Design Sustainable Plastic-Free Packaging

In recent years, there has been a growing movement toward more sustainable packaging design. As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of packaging, companies are starting to respond with innovative and eco-friendly alternatives. One of the most important steps companies can take is to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic in their packaging.

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How to Communicate Impact through your Website

Communicating impact is key to gaining support and building trust with your audience. A website is a powerful tool to showcase your impact and engage with your community. So it's super important to know how to effectively communicate to viewers through your website. Here are some tips on how to effectively communicate impact through your website.

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How to Drive Conversions through your Donate Page

If you run a non-profit organization, then you know that donations are a huge part of keeping your organization running. However, just having a donation page on your website isn't enough to attract donors. You need to actively drive conversions to your Donate page. But how exactly do you get people to GO to your Donate page and actually hit support?

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Maintaining a Consistent Brand Image Through the Shifting Seasons

In the digital age, it’s super important to maintain a professional and consistent image at all times. Yes, even when you’re in the process of developing a new website or revitalizing your branding! Here are our best tips to maintaining a consistent brand through the changes.

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