Print Mailing Design Projects

Trillion is a creative graphic design agency located in Summit, NJ. We design, write, print, and post direct mail campaigns that leave a lasting impression and increase your bottom line. Let us make you look amazing! Print Mailing Design Examples:

Front of Belmont University Alumni Fundraising Bruins for Life Campaign mailer featuring a photo of students on campus.
Energizing Alumni and Parents for a Single Day of GivingThe goal was to create excitement and camaraderie around an annual Day of Giving, re-engaging alumni who had lost touch and inspiring parents of current students to see themselves as part of the community, in a way that would build pride and drive participation.Belmont University is a university with a devoted community of alumni, students, and families.Campaign Branding and Donor MailersTrillion created a custom logo for the Bruins for Life campaign to unify the materials and build excitement leading up to Giving Day. Trillion also designed a warm, inviting mailer tailored to alumni and parent segments, using curves and vivid colors that evoke the school's vibrant student culture, with campus and student photography that highlights what makes Belmont beloved.
Belmont University Day of Giving CampaignFundraising Campaign, Print Mailing Design
Elevating the Look of a New SeasonA musical theatre company wanted to elevate the look of its new season across every show and marketing channel. The work called for original key art that could carry individual productions and the season as a whole.Theatre Under The Stars, a premiere nonprofit musical theatre company in Houston, Texas, worked with Trillion to elevate the look of its new season.Key Art for Three ProductionsTrillion created original key art for three TUTS-produced musicals, Cinderella, Newsies, and Sweeney Todd, used across all digital and print marketing for the shows and the season. Working from the creative team's artistic vision, Trillion moved through concept sketches, illustration, title design, and final artwork, then defined the look-and-feel of the season's marketing and served as interim creative director. To support the internal team, Trillion developed templates for email blasts, social media posts, website imagery, and more.
Theatre Under The Stars Season BrandingBranding, Email, Illustration, Print Mailing Design
End-of-year appeal mailing pieces for New York New Jersey Trail Conference.
Designing a Standout Appeal Mailing Amid a Paper ShortageYear-end fundraising is a critical effort for nearly every nonprofit, and the mailbox is crowded with competition at that time of year. For a recent annual appeal, a massive envelope and paper shortage left over from pandemic supply chain issues meant full-color outer envelopes could not be printed. The mailing still had to grab attention and move donors to give within those constraints.The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference stewards more than 5,200 acres of preserved parkland and helps build, maintain, and protect over 2,150 miles of hiking trails across northern New Jersey and southern New York, and Trillion has designed its end-of-year appeal mailings for many years.A Single-Color Mailing Built to ConvertRather than full color, Trillion printed a single color on brightly colored green paper, and it was a success. The mailing included a bright green outer envelope, a personalized full-color letter with an informative z-folded backside, a personalized response card with previous giving history and bump gift options, and a reply envelope. Premium gift options were offered for support of $150 and up, with the ability to opt out of the premium, and QR codes let donors show their support directly from their phones.ResultsThe QR codes included in the mailing generated nearly 75% of the total amount raised by the mailing. The work earned a GDUSA American Graphic Design Award for Direct Mail + Email Marketing.
End-of-Year Appeal Mailing for NY-NJ Trail ConferencePrint Mailing Design
An EOY fundraiser mailer for Razom showcasing a letter and envelope.
A Year-End Appeal Needed Fast, With Lives on the LineThe scale of the war and the urgency of the humanitarian need accelerated so quickly that the organization did not have the resources it needed to create a critical year-end appeal. Trillion was asked to step in and produce a complete direct mail campaign on an extremely compressed timeline.Razom, whose name means "together" in Ukrainian, is a U.S.-based not-for-profit running tireless humanitarian relief efforts throughout the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, backed by a tremendous network of volunteer and U.S. donor support.A Complete Direct Mail Appeal in Under a WeekIn what may have been its fastest turnaround ever, Trillion wrote and designed an effective end-of-year appeal that included a letter with a tear-off response card, a remittance envelope, and an outer envelope. Trillion facilitated the printing and mailing, advised on who to send the appeal to, and guided list-hygiene procedures before and after the drop. Razom then extended the messaging and creative assets into digital components.ResultsRazom reported over $100,000 in donations in December alone from the direct mail appeal. The success of the appeal led to Trillion being hired for Razom's subsequent direct mail initiatives, including its first printed impact report for major donors and two additional solicitations.
Razom EOY AppealPrint Mailing Design
A mailer on a red background that says "Count the Ways you Love NA!" for Newark Academy's Day of Giving campaign.
Building a Cohesive Day of Giving CampaignA Day of Giving lives or dies on participation, and it needs a look and messaging that rally alumni and parents around a single spring giving day. The school wanted one cohesive look and feel to carry across every fundraising appeal for the school year, anchored by its pivotal Day of Giving.Newark Academy is an independent school whose Day of Giving centers on a single celebratory giving day each spring, rallying alumni and parents to participate.What Trillion CreatedTrillion developed a single look and feel for all of the school's fundraising appeals that year and crafted the messaging and content for each campaign, including the pivotal Day of Giving. The creative came to life across email blasts, social media posts, and a physical mailer, with Trillion advising on formatting and personalization to lift participation.ResultsThe creative approach and the mix of email blasts, social media posts, and a physical mailer drove a 50.7% increase in alumni donors. The average gift also rose significantly, from $185.31 to $427.86, putting more funds toward supporting students.
Newark Academy Day of Giving Fundraising CampaignFundraising Campaign, Print Mailing Design
Sustainable Campaign Design Mailer
The Challenge: Funding a Green VisionCelebrating a 70th anniversary alongside a commitment to sustainability called for a campaign that felt as purposeful as its cause. The effort needed to raise money for a new green wall education area on an existing rooftop space while reaching donors across both print and digital.The First Presbyterian Church Nursery School, located in the heart of New York City, turned to Trillion to mark its 70th anniversary and express its commitment to sustainability through a combined digital and print mailing campaign.The Solution: A Sustainable, Multi-Channel CampaignTrillion chose recycled craft paper and special white ink to grab recipients' attention and reflect the campaign's theme. The personalized self-mailer included a natural-colored remittance envelope with a QR code for giving by mail or online, and digital invitations, website graphics, and social media imagery supported the fundraising effort.
Sustainable Stewardship CampaignPrint Mailing Design
100th Day of School Self Mailer Design LREI
A Self-Mailer to Grow an EndowmentLREI set out to reach and exceed a $20 million endowment target by the end of its centennial year, a goal set by its Board of Trustees. The appeal needed to convey the importance of a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding and arrive at a meaningful moment.LREI is a private K-12 school in New York City marking its 100th anniversary.A Horizontal Self-Mailer Endowment AppealTrillion designed a horizontal self-mailer timed to arrive in donor mailboxes on the 100th day of school, reinforcing the school's 100th anniversary. The piece featured past and present photos of students and faculty, a compelling letter from the board chair and director, and an easy-to-return remittance envelope held in place with a glue dot. The clever inclusion of a response envelope within a self-mailer set the appeal apart.RecognitionThe project received an American Graphic Design Award in the Direct Mail and Direct Response category.
100th Day of School Self-Mailer Endowment AppealPrint Mailing Design
Nursery School NYC Mailing Appeal
The Challenge: Staying Connected When Visits Weren't PossibleAdmissions at a New York City nursery school usually runs on in-person touchpoints: visits, faculty meetings, interviews, and playdates. When the pandemic made those impossible, the school needed a new way to keep prospective families connected to the experience it offers.The First Presbyterian Church Nursery School runs a year-long admissions process that normally relies on in-person visits and meetings.The Solution: A Custom Box MailerTrillion designed a custom box mailer that included a wooden bird musical toy, a personalized letter, and a postcard with instructions to view a music class created especially for the recipients. The package gave families a tangible way to stay connected to the school during a time when in-person meetings were no longer an option.
Nursery School Admissions Direct Mail PackagePrint Mailing Design
Fundraising Through a Pandemic, AffordablyA recent appeal had to make its case during the uncertainty of the pandemic, reinforcing that investing in the school and its students was essential to its commitment to technology and innovation. It also needed to keep mailing costs down without losing impact.Union Catholic, a private Catholic regional high school in NJ, turned to Trillion to design and lay out its appeal fundraising mailings during a year reshaped by the pandemic.A Self-Mailer That Saves on PostageTrillion used a self-mailer, which skips envelope insertion and saves money on postage, designed as a folded card with a remittance envelope on the inside. As a final step, each piece was addressed and wafer-sealed before mailing. The format is simple, and it delivers strong results for the school.
Union Catholic High School Annual AppealPrint Mailing Design