Pro bono designs are donated to 501(c)(3) non-profit and charity organizations whose business model aims to educate, solve and/or support progressive social causes. Non-profits who focus on women’s health & education topics; queer, BIOPOC & LGBTQIA issues; arts & culture for traditionally underfunded communities will take priority. The application will ask specific questions about your business model, financials, board of directors, etc.

No. We understand that starting a new organization takes time. We want to help you with the branding, so you can focus on your organizations business set-up. The design process may start before final approval for 501c3 status, but final design assets and files will no be delivered until 501(c)(3) status is verified. A tax receipt for donated design services is required to finalize delivery.

This Legal Zoom article does a great job outlining how to start a 501(c)(3). Completing this list and obtaining federally recognized status prior to applying will help with the application, approval, and design process. If we are outside of the application window and you are on the Waitlist, we highly recommend addressing this list while you wait.

During the application process we will ask what types of deliverables you are interested in outside of the donated package deliverables. Depending on the deliverable(s) and timing additional assets may be approved at a pay-per-project or day-rate. If the out-of-scope deliverable(s) are beyond the available offering and schedule, we will direct you to alternate support.

Only two rounds of design are included in this package. Additional rounds of edits are charged at a day-rate.

This can be negotiated and should be declared during the application process. Any difference in package and deliverable request will be considered outside-of-scope and will be billed accordingly.

These periods of Pro Bono services are opened up 2x/year. The first application window will be announced in April, run through May, and be selected in/scheduled to start in June. The second application window will be announced in October, run through November, and be selected in/scheduled to start in December.

We specialize in visual identity and branding, specifically in launching new brands. We will not move forward with brands that have elements of an existing brand, and are only looking for piecemeal design elements. We will consider brands who are willing to accept an entire visual re-brand.