Design that speaks
with purpose.
Design & storytelling for nonprofits that inspires donors and strengthens support.
Design with purpose. Partnership with heart.
Thoughtful design for nonprofits that inspires donors and deepens community support.
Design with purpose.
Partnership with heart.
We help nonprofits and purpose-led companies communicate with clarity and care. From branding and websites that build trust, to campaigns and stewardship that inspire lasting support.
Your Trusted Design Partner
At Force of Nurture, we partner with nonprofits and purpose-led companies to make their communications feel clear, consistent, and human. We focus on the strategy and storytelling behind great design, so your visuals not only look beautiful but also earn trust and inspire people to act.
We believe design works best as a partnership. Over the years, we’ve collaborated with teams of every size. From one-person communications departments to large, multi-department organizations, and we’re just as comfortable leading creative direction as we are supporting in-house teams. Our process and goal is always the same: we listen closely, guide you through a thoughtful collaboration, and create work that reflects your mission and strengthens the connection with your community.
Your Trusted Design Partner
At Force of Nurture, we partner with nonprofits and purpose-led companies to make their communications feel clear, consistent, and human. We focus on the strategy and storytelling behind great design, so your visuals not only look beautiful but also earn trust and inspire people to act.
We believe design works best as a partnership. We listen closely, guide you through a thoughtful process, and create work that reflects your mission and strengthens the connection with your community.
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Transforming Ideas Into Impact
Whether you’re building a brand from the ground up or redesigning a legacy website, we guide you through a thoughtful, collaborative process that aligns your story, your visuals, and your goals — so your mission reaches the people who need it most.
WHAT WE SPECIALIZE IN
01. Year End Giving Campaigns
02. Ongoing (Retainer) Partnerships
03. Annual Reports
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04. Branding & Website Design
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
DESIGN WITH PURPOSE
Every project begins with your mission. We create brands, campaigns, and reports that connect directly with donors and communities. Design that inspires action, not just attention.
CLARITY > COMPLEXITY
We know you don’t have time for a confusing creative process. We listen closely, keep things simple, and make design feel manageable so you can focus on your mission.
A PARTNER WHO GETS IT
With a background in fundraising, we understand the pressure of limited resources and busy giving seasons. We’ve been there, and we’re here to be the partner you can count on year after year.
WHY CLIENTS
CHOOSE US
DESIGN WITH PURPOSE
Every project begins with your mission. We create brands, campaigns, and reports that connect directly with donors and communities. Design that inspires action, not just attention.
CLARITY > COMPLEXITY
We know you don’t have time for a confusing creative process. We listen closely, keep things simple, and make design feel manageable so you can focus on your mission.
A PARTNER WHO GETS IT
With a background in fundraising, we understand the pressure of limited resources and busy giving seasons. We’ve been there, and we’re here to be the partner you can count on year after year.
THE NURTURED ONES
In Harmony with Sarah McLachlan School of Music
What began as a single project has grown into a creative partnership spanning 2.5 years.
What we've built together:
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Three annual reports that inspire donors and communities
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A refreshed brand to strengthen their voice
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Website redesign with measurable results: 19% increase in visitor engagement, 33% increase in conversions, 380% increase in button clicks
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Consistent event and campaign materials to keep supporters engaged
Sarah McLachlan School of Music
EMILY OSWALD, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Nicole can bring your vision to life even when you cannot articulate it. She navigates quantitative metrics and qualitative brand objectives to make sure the end result of a project represents your brand. Her professionalism, insight, and creative enthusiasm help you feel at ease as she sees projects through from concept to implementation. I cannot say enough nice things, and will always go to Nicole first for creative and brand related projects.
SARAH MCLACHLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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What we've built together:
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A creative partnership of 2.5 years
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Three annual reports that inspire donors and communities
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A refreshed brand to strengthen their voice
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Website redesign with measurable results: 19% increase in visitor engagement, 33% increase in conversions, 380% increase in button clicks
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Consistent event and campaign materials to keep supporters engaged
Sarah McLachlan School of Music
What we've built together:
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A two year creative partnership
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Five year strategic plan designed and published
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Two 50+ page annual “Report to Community” documents
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Consistent design support to communicate complex impact clearly
Inn from the Cold
EMILY OSWALD, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
“Donors say they can feel our impact and joy more clearly, and families can now find what they need with ease. Nicole made our brand (and website) feel like us.”
SARAH MCLACHLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
EMILY OSWALD, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
“Nicole brings your vision to life even when you can’t fully articulate it. Her insight and creativity make the process seamless, and she’s always my first choice for brand and design projects.”
SARAH MCLACHLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
EMILY OSWALD, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
“Donors say they can feel our impact and joy more clearly, and families can now find what they need with ease. Nicole made our brand (and website) feel like us.”
SARAH MCLACHLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
JENNIFER ENGLISH, DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPY & CAMPGAINS
“We are very happy with our Report to Community. The team found Nicole very easy to work with, and we loved the design. It was a pleasure!”
INN FROM THE COLD
Conveying Long Term INNpact
For the past two years, we’ve partnered with Inn from the Cold, a Calgary based nonprofit, to bring their story of impact to life.
What we've built together:
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Strategic plan designed and published
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Two 50+ page annual “Report to Community” documents
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Consistent design support to communicate complex impact clearly
Inn from the Cold
Building a Long Term Partnership
What began as a single project has grown into a creative partnership spanning 2.5 years.
What we've built together:
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Three annual reports that inspire donors and communities
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A refreshed brand to strengthen their voice
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Website redesign with measurable results: 19% increase in visitor engagement, 33% increase in conversions, 380% increase in button clicks
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Consistent event and campaign materials to keep supporters engaged
JENNIFER ENGLISH, DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPY & CAMPGAINS
“We are very happy with our Report to Community. The team found Nicole very easy to work with, and we loved the design. It was a pleasure!”
INN FROM THE COLD
MEET YOUR
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I founded Force of Nurture to bring together my love of design with my experience in fundraising.
My goal is to be the partner I wished I had back then: someone who combines strategy with design, listens closely, and makes the creative process feel clear and manageable. I help nonprofits build trust with their communities and spark the kind of engagement that keeps their mission moving forward.
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New Brand Development
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Impact Report
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HOW WE WORK
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GROUNDED IN RESPECT
Impact doesn’t happen in isolation. Through thoughtful messaging and design that invites connection, your brand becomes a gathering place that inspires trust and encourages long-term support.
BUILT FOR LONGEVITY
Impact doesn’t happen in isolation. Through thoughtful messaging and design that invites connection, your brand becomes a gathering place that inspires trust and encourages long-term support.
LED BY LISTENING
Impact doesn’t happen in isolation. Through thoughtful messaging and design that invites connection, your brand becomes a gathering place that inspires trust and encourages long-term support.
Make this your strongest giving season yet.
Year-end can be overwhelming. With Giving Tuesday, holiday appeals, and annual reports all at once, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. Let us take some weight off your shoulders with design that inspire donors and give your team room to breathe.
Make this your strongest giving season yet.
Year-end can be overwhelming. With everything happening all at once, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. Let us take some weight off your shoulders with design that inspire donors and give your team room to breathe.