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:

Chanukah Appeal Menorah Illustration
The Challenge: A Holiday Appeal That Stands OutEnd of year is a crowded time for fundraising, so a Chanukah appeal had to catch the recipient's eye the moment it arrived in the mailbox. It also needed to feel connected to an earlier capital campaign while reading as distinctly festive for the holiday.Temple Rodef Shalom, the largest Reform Jewish congregation in Virginia serving more than 1,600 households, returned to Trillion for an end of year Chanukah appeal following the capital campaign brochure Trillion had designed.The Solution: A Festive, Illustrated MailingTrillion led with a bold, festive outer envelope and drew on the extended palette created for the capital campaign to keep the pieces connected. A custom menorah illustration carried the mailing's theme of 'increase the light,' and that illustration continued onto the inside slip with the 'after' menorah fully lit.
Temple Rodef Shalom Chanukah AppealPrint Mailing Design
Arts Organization Annual Appeal Brochure
Fundraising Without a Front DoorWith no physical location, no ticket sales and no facilities revenue, this arts nonprofit depends on its annual appeal more than most institutions. The challenge was creating a mailing memorable enough to carry an outsized share of the fundraising calendar.Public Art Fund is a New York City arts not-for-profit that mounts free exhibitions of art within the urban environment.An Appeal Format as Striking as the ArtTrillion created a new annual appeal format built around a folding brochure that highlights the year's exhibitions, paired with a reply card and envelope. The standout piece is a fully wrapped marbled envelope mirroring Tauba Auerbach's Flow Separation, designed to capture donors' attention the moment it arrives.
Public Art Fund End of Year AppealBrochure, Fundraising Campaign, Print Mailing Design
Case for Support Brochure Cover
Making a New Facility Feel Real to DonorsAfter outgrowing several aging buildings, the center had the land for a new home but still had to convince supporters to fund it. The capital campaign needed printed materials that could make an unbuilt facility feel tangible and worth backing.Ossining Children's Center has provided high-quality early childhood care and learning to the Ossining, NY community for more than 120 years, and recently secured donated land overlooking the Hudson River to build a new, consolidated facility.Designing the Case for SupportWorking with Heller Fundraising, Trillion designed a case for support led by a custom die-cut cover showing a student gazing from the center's window toward the new riverfront view. Inside, a multi-page spread presented architectural renderings alongside customizable inserts for detailed financials and key supporters. Trillion also art directed a photoshoot capturing children of all ages and their caretakers.
Ossining Children’s Center Case for SupportBrochure, Capital Campaign
Alumni Magazine Layout Design
The Challenge: A Fundraising Magazine That Is Easier to Read and Give FromA school's most prominent communication and fundraising document needed to become more visually interesting and easier to read, so the annual alumni magazine could better serve as a donor report.Union Catholic Regional High School, a highly regarded NJ Catholic school, turned to Trillion to redesign its annual UC Magazine mailed to alumni, parents, faculty, and friends.The Solution: Refreshed Spreads, Infographics, and Call-OutsTrillion worked with the school's communication and fundraising department to refresh the magazine's look. Trillion incorporated new featured article spreads, infographics, and easy-to-read call-outs to make the publication more visually interesting and simpler to navigate.ResultsWithin the first six weeks of distribution, UC Magazine generated 50% more gifts than the previous year's issue.
Union Catholic Regional High School Alumni MagazineBrochure
Fundraising Gala Event Branding Invitation Design
Capturing a Signature Fundraiser in PrintThe most important fundraising event of the year deserves branding and an invitation that reflect how extraordinary it is. The pieces have to feel elevated and help the gala sell out and exceed its fundraising goal.For Paper Mill Playhouse, the annual gala is the most important fundraising event of the year, ensuring the Tony Award-winning theater can continue the artistic, education, and outreach programs that enrich the lives of thousands of New Jersey residents.Gold, Black, and Springtime PinkTrillion designed the gala's visual brand in gold and black with a touch of springtime pink. For the save-the-date postcard and the gala invitation, Trillion combined conventional offset printing with gold foil stamping and a spot UV to create a reflection of the extraordinary event. Trillion also designed numerous digital assets to promote the gala, including digital signage and internet graphics.
Paper Mill Playhouse Gala Branding & Invitation DesignEvent Branding, Invitations
Capital Campaign Brochure Design Cover
The Challenge: Justifying a Major ExpansionSteady growth can push an organization to expand its physical footprint, and that case has to be made clearly to the community. A $16 million capital campaign needed materials that explained the need and inspired support.Temple Rodef Shalom is the largest Reform Jewish congregation in Virginia, serving more than 1,600 households and growing.The Solution: A Brochure Plus End-to-End ProductionWorking in partnership with Heller Fundraising Group, Trillion helped Temple Rodef Shalom visualize a compelling capital campaign brochure and inserts that incorporated community photography, architectural renderings, and infographics to educate the community on why the $16 million campaign was needed. Trillion also managed the production, printing, and mailing of the materials from start to finish.
Temple Rodef Shalom Capital Campaign Brochure DesignBrochure, Capital Campaign, Print Mailing Design
Theater Brochure Design Mailer The Outsider Artwork
Turning a Season Lineup Into Subscriber SalesPromoting a full season of shows means giving loyal patrons a reason to commit before single tickets go on sale. The season ticket brochure has to carry the lineup, convey the theater's reputation, and open subscriptions ahead of the general public.Paper Mill Playhouse, a Tony Award-winning regional theater, turned to Trillion once again as its subscriber brochure design partner for a series of self-mailer brochures promoting the season lineup.A Tactile Self-Mailer Built to Sell the SeasonTrillion designed the look and feel of the brochures and moved to a satin-coated, more tactile paper. The copy paired promotional language about the Tony Award-winning regional theater with creative descriptions of each scheduled show, presented subscriber benefits, and let season tickets be purchased ahead of individual tickets. The promotional mail panel helped kick off sales of the new season.
Paper Mill Playhouse Season Ticket Brochure DesignBrochure, Illustration, Marketing, Print Mailing Design
Modern Not for Profit Gala Event Branding NJ
The Challenge: A Gala That Had to Raise Real MoneyA nonprofit needed gala invitation design, sponsorship materials, and event branding that would drive attendance and giving. The materials had to inspire both sponsors and guests to give generously.Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey has worked since 1953 to enhance the lives of people with disabilities, a $36 million organization with more than 800 staff serving over 1,500 infants, children, and adults.Invitation, Sponsorship, and Event BrandingTrillion created the gala invitation design, sponsorship opportunities materials, and event branding. The cohesive materials supported both the fundraising ask and the guest experience.ResultsThe event became the most successful fundraising event in CPNJ's history, raising more than $1 million. It attracted more than 430 guests, who donated more than $160,000 during a text-to-give portion of the program.
Cerebral Palsy North Jersey GalaEvent Branding, Invitations, Print Mailing Design