Not for Profit & Government Projects

The team at Trillion are experts in design for the not for profit sector. Our team helps development and advancement departments design and produce compelling marketing and fundraising materials including annual appeals, annual reports, capital campaign materials, logos, websites and other marketing materials. Preview some of our design for the not for profit industry and learn more about each project.

Graphic Design for the Not For Profit & Government Examples:

Impact Report Design Regional Theater
Showing a Decade of Community ImpactAs nonprofit annual reports evolve into impact reports, this regional theater wanted to show its community impact over the last decade to the donors and supporters it relies on. The challenge was telling that story in a format easy to handle, distribute and extend online.Paper Mill Playhouse is a regional theater that depends heavily on donors and supporters to sustain its work.One Story, in Print and on the WebTrillion designed Paper Mill's first impact report, The State of the Theater, as a horizontal 9x6 printed brochure that eases handling and distribution while reducing printing costs. Infographics and photography help the theater's fundraising, development and leadership teams tell its story. Trillion also translated the report into a responsive, scrolling page on the organization's website, giving it a home and landing page for further digital marketing.
Paper Mill Playhouse State of the Theater Impact Report DesignAnnual Report
The Challenge: An Invitation Suite Worthy of a Signature Fundraising GalaAn annual hospital gala needed branding and an invitation suite elegant enough to set the tone for the evening and drive attendance and giving. Proceeds support the largest healthcare provider to the underserved in New Jersey.Trillion partnered with the St. Joseph's Health Foundation to develop the branding and invitation design for its annual gala benefiting St. Joseph's Health.The Solution: An Art-Deco Suite Inspired by the VenueTrillion drew inspiration from the venue, the art-deco Mezzanine at the National Newark Building, echoing the ballroom's gilded ceilings on the invitation cover. Trillion used gold foil on black with a gold pearlescent envelope, and designed a sponsorship brochure, save the date card, and artwork for the event registration website. The full suite included a trifold invitation, outer envelope, reply card, reply envelope, directions card, and honoree reception invitation.ResultsThis year the event was attended by 700 guests and over $1 million was raised.
St. Joseph’s Health Foundation Gala Invitation DesignEvent Branding, Invitations
Capital Campaign Brochure Design Quote Pattern
The Challenge: Branding a Major Capital CampaignEntering the public phase of a $20 million capital campaign calls for a visual identity distinct enough to carry the effort across every touchpoint. The campaign also needed a full set of solicitation materials a development team could put to work right away.Congregation Rodeph Sholom is a New York City synagogue that entered the public phase of its L'Dor V'Dor capital campaign, with funds going toward renovating its building, creating an accessibility fund, and building an endowment.The Solution: A Distinct Identity and Solicitation ToolkitTrillion developed a visual identity built on a tree of life watercolor illustration, a monochromatic blue palette, deckled edges, and captivating photography. Trillion then translated that identity into a suite of materials including a die cut campaign brochure with an interior pocket, a series of customized inserts, a stand-alone campaign website, a campaign progress thermometer, and a toolbox of images, visual assets, and logos for the in-house marketing team.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom Capital Campaign BrandingBrochure, Capital Campaign, Website
Case for Support Cover Design
The Challenge: A Case for Support That Moves DonorsA capital campaign to combine and renovate two adjacent buildings needs a case for support that makes the vision tangible for prospective donors. The brochure had to communicate both the significance of the project and the construction ahead.Brooklyn Heights Synagogue launched its New Heights capital campaign to combine and renovate two adjacent buildings.The Solution: A Pocket Folder Brochure With InsertsWorking in conjunction with Heller Fundraising, Trillion developed a distinct visual identity for the New Heights campaign. Trillion designed a brochure with a pocket folder and corresponding inserts that inform prospective constituents about the campaign's significance. The pocket folder brochure incorporates architectural elements to showcase the construction process, lifelike renderings, and newly photographed imagery at the synagogue.
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue Case for Support BrochureBrochure, Capital Campaign
City Annual Report Design NJ
Annual Report Design for a Milestone YearA milestone anniversary raises the bar for an annual report. This edition had to do more than recap the year for the annual stakeholders dinner; it needed to mark 20 years of service while pointing to what the milestone means for the city's future.Newark Downtown District, located in the heart of Newark, NJ, is dedicated to revitalizing downtown by improving the economic viability of the central business district.A Report Built on a Revitalized BrandThis was the first annual report since Trillion rolled out the organization's vibrant, revitalized identity, and the magazine leans into that brand: the distinctive yellow, large bold lettering, big speech-bubble callouts, and fresh icons. Trillion used those elements to present information and data in a pleasing way, and dedicated full spreads to the community events held throughout the year to celebrate the 20th anniversary.
Newark Downtown District Annual Report DesignAnnual Report
Private School Annual Appeal Envelope
Calling Alumni to Act on a Bigger AskAs part of a larger fundraising push, the school needed an annual appeal that would stand out in the mailbox and move its alumni base to give. The piece had to feel urgent and personal while reflecting the pride alumni hold for their school.Union Catholic Regional High School, a private Catholic school in Scotch Plains, NJ, relies on dedicated alumni to sustain its mission of quality education in a faith-based environment.A Dramatic Mailing Built to OpenTrillion designed a dramatic converted outer envelope featuring photography of Union Catholic students and large, bold messaging. Inside, glowing student testimonials, a personal letter from the Director of Development and Donor Relations, and a donation reply card gave alumni a clear reason and an easy way to give.
Union Catholic Regional High School Annual AppealPrint Mailing Design
Event Branding Invitation Design
The Challenge: A Milestone Concert That Feels Like an EventA milestone celebration needs a cohesive look that carries from the first invitation to day-of signage. The task was an event branding system for a 20th anniversary outdoor concert with major performers and food from beloved local businesses.To mark its 20th anniversary, Newark Downtown District staged an outdoor concert headlined by The Commodores and Eric Benét, with a night of entertainment and food from beloved Newark businesses.The Solution: A Bold Anniversary Look-and-FeelUsing the established Newark Downtown District yellow, black, and bold typography, Trillion designed an event branding look-and-feel for the 20th anniversary concert. The system was applied to a VIP invitation design, a billboard, social media assets for Facebook and Instagram, emails to spread the word, and day-of signage.
NDD 20th Anniversary Concert Event BrandingEvent Branding, Invitations, Marketing, Signage