Case Studies

Shining Examples of Nonprofit Branding

Your brand is the key to making a memorable first impression with donors. View amazing examples of other nonprofits we’ve served to take their brand from blah to brilliant – capturing their unique story and getting unbelievable results!

Golden Gate National Center
Honoring 60 years of I/DD services with a brand and website centered around community and built for the
Camp Cocker Rescue
A brand refresh and website rebuild for a California rescue organization supporting high-needs cocker spaniels – resulting in a more consistent visual identity, easier adoption workflows, and a website that finally matches the heart of their mission.
Building the visual identity for a youth-focused foundation rooted in mental health, substance use education, and athletics.
Rainbow Labs
Brand refresh for a Los Angeles nonprofit that empowers Queer youth through mentorship, reflecting joy, inclusion, and their hands-on, lab-based programs.
Bringing mindfulness to Fairfield County with a refreshed brand style and upgraded Squarespace website.
Kids Hub
Brand refresh for a Mississippi child advocacy center that reflects safety, warmth, and their four-pillar model of care.
Her Spark
Refreshing the brand of a nonprofit empowering high school girls to pursue STEM education and future careers.
The Civic Standard
Hardwick, Vermont’s community hub for arts and culture gets a spotlight-worthy refresh, blending historic charm with modern appeal.
This tech-forward nonprofit got a fresh look and website to match their bold vision of coaching kids with serious illness.
SHINE
Texas youth theater, blending community, faith, and artistic excellence, shines with a polished new brand identity.
The WareHouse of Venice
A Venice, Florida nonprofit rewarding drug-free youth grew its reach after refreshing its brand identity and website design.
An international community fighting genetic aortic and vascular conditions refreshed their website to carry them into the modern age.
Fresh take on an after-school program for at-promise youth.

Kind Words from Exceptional Clients

“Working with HeartSpark Design on a brand refresh and website design is one of the best decisions we have ever made for our nonprofit. We could not be more pleased with the final products. They are game changers for our organization. Worth every dollar!”

Young woman wearing hoop earrings and a blue sweater smiling confidently at camera.

Claire McNeill
Founder and Executive Director of Shine Performing Arts Studio

“High-touch, intentional, thoughtful, engaged, creative, knowledgeable…these are great words to describe the owner of this great brand and her output. I’ve worked with Lauren for over 2 years and constantly recommend the business! Look no further.”

Hilani Ellis
Founder of Exceptional Admins & Spark Dinners

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Branding and marketing are often lumped together, but they serve two very different purposes. In this post, you’ll learn the real difference between branding and marketing, why the order matters, and how to set your organization up for more powerful, consistent, and aligned communications.
If talking about your nonprofit feels confusing or unclear, you’re not alone. The SPARK Strategy is a simple, powerful framework to help you confidently communicate your mission, connect with the right people, and inspire more support. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how it works and how to get started.
This post breaks down 5 smart strategies to help you build a great nonprofit website, guide visitors to action, and feel proud of how your nonprofit is being shared online.
In this post, I’m sharing the best (and worst!) times to rebrand your nonprofit. Plus how to plan around a milestone events, anniversary, and capital campaigns without overwhelming your team.
If your nonprofit website feels outdated or isn’t converting visitors into donors, these 3 simple fixes can start turning it around. Learn how to turn your site into a fundraising asset today.
If your fundraising feels harder than it should, your brand might be quietly working against you. Watch this quick video to learn how the right brand can help more of the right donors find YOU instead of chasing them.
Branding and marketing are often lumped together, but they serve two very different purposes. In this post, you’ll learn the real difference between branding and marketing, why the order matters, and how to set your organization up for more powerful, consistent, and aligned communications.
If talking about your nonprofit feels confusing or unclear, you’re not alone. The SPARK Strategy is a simple, powerful framework to help you confidently communicate your mission, connect with the right people, and inspire more support. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how it works and how to get started.
This post breaks down 5 smart strategies to help you build a great nonprofit website, guide visitors to action, and feel proud of how your nonprofit is being shared online.
In this post, I’m sharing the best (and worst!) times to rebrand your nonprofit. Plus how to plan around a milestone events, anniversary, and capital campaigns without overwhelming your team.
If your nonprofit website feels outdated or isn’t converting visitors into donors, these 3 simple fixes can start turning it around. Learn how to turn your site into a fundraising asset today.
If your fundraising feels harder than it should, your brand might be quietly working against you. Watch this quick video to learn how the right brand can help more of the right donors find YOU instead of chasing them.

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