Choosing the perfect graphic designer for your nonprofit can be an exciting and… somewhat intimidating process. Here’s how to increase your chances of finding a talented designer who understands your mission, meets your design needs, and becomes an invaluable partner in your organization’s success.
A strong brand is the foundation of a successful nonprofit organization. It encompasses various elements—both conceptual and substantive—that work together to create a cohesive and impactful identity.
A well-crafted brand plays a pivotal role in differentiating your nonprofit from other organizations and attracting the support—financial and otherwise—you need to make a meaningful difference. Learn more in this article.
Having trouble nailing down the brand personality traits that describe your organization? Check out this list of 500+ words to get your wheels turning.
QUESTION: What’s a vector file? (And why do I need one of my logo?) Short Answer: There are two kinds of digital images—raster and vector. Raster images are made of pixels. Vector images, on the other hand, are built from mathematical formulas that establish points on a grid, which means they can be adjusted in size infinitely without losing quality. That last part is really the key to the whole thing, so I’m going to […]
QUESTION: Can you whip up a logo for me tonight? I have $20. Short Answer: No. (Sorry.) For the longer answer, we need to agree about what a logo is and what its purpose is. And also a little bit about branding. In its simplest terms, a logo is text, a graphic, or a combination of both that represents something else. Over my 15 years as a designer, I’ve developed dozens of logos for companies, […]
