We build brands for nonprofits making the world a little better
Vela Creative Co. is a creative marketing agency that works exclusively with nonprofits. We help your organization get clear on its brand, tell the story behind the work, and build marketing your team can keep up with, so donors, partners, and the people you serve understand why you matter.
Built with intention · Rooted in mission · Designed to last · Made to grow · Meant to be seen
Good work deserves to be seen clearly
Your programs have grown and your community has noticed. The way your organization shows up online and on paper hasn't kept pace. The logo came from a volunteer years ago, the website was built for an earlier version of the mission, and the story that moves people in person gets flattened in a grant report or a rushed Facebook post.
You might recognize yourself here:
We close that gap
Every project starts with understanding your work: the people you serve, the funders and donors who sustain it, and what makes your approach different from other organizations in your space. From there we shape your messaging, visual identity, and marketing strategy around that clarity. You end up with a brand your staff and board can talk about with confidence, and one that holds up in a grant application as well as it does online.
We know nonprofit budgets are built line by line and capacity can be stretched. Some organizations need a full rebrand. Others need a website that works as hard as their team does, or a partner to carry the monthly marketing load. We'll help you figure out which one moves your mission forward first.
Three ways we work together
Every nonprofit is at a different stage. Whether you're preparing for a capital campaign, marking a milestone anniversary, or outgrowing a founder-era brand, one of these is likely the right place to start.
Website Design & Development
A story-first website rebuild for nonprofits whose current site no longer reflects the work happening on the ground. We handle strategy, copy, design, and development from kickoff to launch. Your new site builds trust with first-time visitors, explains your programs in plain language, and gives every audience a clear next step, whether that's making a gift, signing up to volunteer, or reaching out for support.
Brand Strategy, Identity & Positioning
Your brand should make it clear why your organization exists and why it deserves support. We start with strategy: who you serve, what sets your approach apart, and how to talk about it in a way funders, donors, and community members remember. Then we build the identity around it, including your logo, visual system, and brand guidelines that keep staff, volunteers, and board members consistent.
Creative Marketing Partnerships (White-Glove)
An ongoing, retainer-based partnership for nonprofits that need consistent marketing without adding a position to the budget. Each month we handle strategy, content, and execution, from social media to campaign support for your annual appeal or signature event, so your team can stay focused on programs. We keep a small number of partnerships at a time on purpose.
The people behind the work
We're the fully remote team behind every brand we build and organization we support. You'll work directly with us from start to finish, so the people doing the work can keep doing good things.
Kelsey Stine
CEO
Sarah Miller
Content Manager
Erin Carney
Graphic Design & Communication
Sarah Cauble
Website Developer
Sienny Thio
Brand Designer
Let's find out if we are a good fit
Start with a discovery call. We'll talk through where your organization is headed, what's making it hard to tell your story right now, and any dates you're working toward, like a campaign launch, a gala, or a grant deadline.