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Nonprofit Design Services

Our nonprofit brand strategy and design work helps clients speak clearly about their impact, look incredible online, attract dream donors, stress less, and enjoy their work more. Following the HeartSpark process, every nonprofit can communicate smarter and shine brighter.

The Brand Level-Up

Done-for-You Branding Service

Does your visual brand match the impact your nonprofit is making?
Meet the Brand Level-Up, our done-for-you branding service designed to help you create:

  • A refreshed logo and visual brand that showcase your impact
  • Consistent marketing materials to attract the donors and support you need
  • A compelling website that clearly communicates your mission and makes online giving easy


Led by an award-winning designer Lauren Atherton, we’ll equip you with everything needed to attract aligned donors and confidently market your nonprofit.

Curious if this is the right next step for your organization?
Set a free time to talk with Lauren, and we’ll figure it out together!

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TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our happy clients

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"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! If you are considering working with HeartSpark, I wholeheartedly recommend!"
Claire McNeill
Founder of Shine Performing Arts Studio
Johanna, Founder of Covered Colorado
"We just finish working with HeartSpark for a rebranding of our nonprofit. Their professionalism and attention to detail made such a difference. The final product is unbelievable. Lauren is absolutely delightful to work with. It has been a game changer for us."
Johanna S.
Founder of Covered
Dawn Reiner, President of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation
"I have had the pleasure of working with HeartSpark Design on revitalizing the look of our brand and then taking this new clean, modern inviting look and transcending it into a whole new Squarespace website and annual report. Our new look engaged our community with refreshing aesthetics and an easy to navigate format."
Dawn Reiner
President of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation
Shannon O'Berski, Meadow Brook Hall
"HeartSpark is such a pleasure to work with. Their ideas are fresh and creative. They work quickly and never miss a deadline. I had such a great experience working with Lauren and the best part…our new wedding brochure is absolutely beautiful. I look forward to working with them on future projects!"
Shannon O'Berski
Meadow Brook Estate
Tess Bradford, Founder of Her Spark Inc.
"The perfect answer: Lauren Atherton and HeartSpark Design. My nonprofit, Her Spark, needed a design firm to redesign our website, and Lauren at Heart Spark Design was amazing. She was thoughtful, engaged and thorough with leading our team through every step of the design process. I highly recommend Lauren and HeartSpark Design."
Tess Bradford
Founder of Her Spark, Inc.
Christi McDaniel, Founder of Children Striving Together
"I loved the knowledge Lauren had and how she really seemed to be vested in what we do for the youth. Our site traffic increased and we continuously receive amazing comments on our website."
Christi McDaniel
Founder of Children Striving Together
Karen Long, Executive Director of The Academy for Lifelong Learning
“HeartSpark guided our nonprofit through a lengthy branding and website redesign process with support and great advice. Our members, teachers and board of directors were wowed by the beautiful graphics. Our staff was relieved by the new streamlined process and ease of use from our new website.”
Karen Long
The Academy for Lifelong Learning

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