Strategic Communication and Branding for Nonprofits: Representing Communities, Inspiring Support, Driving Impact

Deeper Public Awareness. Stronger Ties with Funders.

BUILT ON TRUST

Our Collaborations with Leading Nonprofits

Culturally Sensitive Marketing for Effective Communication

Effectively supporting communities can only result from a transparent understanding of their needs, culture, and requirements. With culturally appropriate and inclusive marketing assets for your projects, your NGO or Non-profit can drive greater support for the communities you serve.

Wider reach of your messages and projects with user-friendly experiences for your brand that are inclusive of individuals with disabilities or limited access to technology

Accurate and engaging representation by focusing on and incorporating the unique cultural heritage of Indigenous and other diverse communities

Increased support from the public and funders through strategically-designed brand assets that effectively communicate your change-making efforts

RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE

Awards and Accolades that Set Us Apart

Kirsti Mathers McHenry, Managing Partner, Mathers McHenry

Working with DDP was a joy from beginning to end. We are a small committee of volunteers and we were supporting throughout the project. DDP was responsive to our feedback, presented creative and thoughtful options for us to consider, and moved us forward effectively and with kindness. I would recommend DDP to anyone considering a branding and website design project. It was a pleasure to work with every member of the team and our project was much better because we engaged DDP.

We are an Indigenous and women-owned business that creates inclusive and accessible designs that resonate

This translates into greater clarity about your projects and efforts for increased support.

  • Leaders in applying IIDEAS lenses (Indigeneity, Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability)
  • Curation of authentic Indigenous photo libraries
  • Indigenous and women-led with access to a diverse roster of creative talent

We work alongside your team to deliver strategic print and digital communication. Our lenses ensure that NGOs and Nonprofits gain robust support to drive success in the communities they serve.

Selected Projects

Our team creates culturally informed brand assets that ignite support for change by enabling a wider understanding of communities’ needs.

Explore our portfolio to view the transformative power of diversity in communications.

A cup with the Biinaagami logo sits next to the waters of the Great Lakes.

Canadian Geographic & Swim Drink Fish

A brand and website to support Biinaagami’s mission to heal and protect the Great Lakes watershed.

Native Americans in Philanthropy

Unified NAP’s vision with branding, website design, reporting, and conference materials to reshape philanthropic practices.

Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership

A new story-based brand that celebrates the diversity of cultures that IPCAs sustain.

DAWN Canada

Creating a visual identity for an intersectional feminist human rights organization that works to address systems of oppression.

Ready to empower your nonprofit with the strength of inclusive marketing?

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Frequently Asked

About Design de Plume

We’re a full-service creative agency providing:

  • Strategy,
  • Branding,
  • Campaigns,
  • Design Systems,
  • Websites,
  • and more!
Yes, we’re Canadian-owned and located in Sudbury, Ontario. We service all of Turtle Island (North America).

Yes! We’re a full-service creative agency providing: Strategy, Branding, Campaigns, Design Systems, Websites, and more to NGOs and nonprofits.

We offer services across a variety of industries such as:

  • Higher Education (Universities, Colleges)
  • Cultural (Museums, cultural centres, historical projects)
  • Government (Federal, Tribal/Indigenous, Provincial)
  • Indigenous Businesses
  • NGOs (ie. Not-for-Profits)
  • Healthcare (Hospitals, Health Centres)
  • Financial (Banks and Venture)

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Accessibility ensures everyone can engage with your messages and is inclusive of all abilities. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about respect, inclusion, and equity.

Accessible design results in work that:

  • Increases engagement and participation rates
  • Reduces non-compliance risks
Inclusive design at DDP means designing with—not just for—diverse communities. We take the time to listen, learn, and engage with the lived experiences of the people who will use or be impacted by what we create. It’s about creating space at the table for everyone—and sometimes, it’s about redesigning the table altogether
Yes, we design all our websites to meet accessibility legislation, including the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in the U.S. and provincial standards in Canada such as the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) in Ontario, as well as applicable requirements in other provinces like Manitoba’s AMA, Quebec’s Act to Secure the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act.

We follow WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) as the global standard for digital accessibility to ensure our websites are inclusive and usable for everyone. However, we see compliance as the floor—not the ceiling. Our goal is to create thoughtful, accessible designs that truly serve all users, regardless of ability.

Indigenous Design

Yes! Click here to view more information about how our work has amplified Indigenous culture in business.