Margo Stoney Margo Stoney

How To DIY: Graphic Design For Nonprofits

After many years of working alongside nonprofits, I know first hand that many face tight budgets and limited resources when it comes to marketing and fundraising. That’s why I want to share these useful DIY graphic design resources that can help you stay within your budget.

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Margo Stoney Margo Stoney

How I Created A Purpose-Driven Career In The Outdoor Industry

At the beginning, I felt hopeless that, as a graphic designer, my profession was useless towards conservation or sustainability efforts. But by helping a nonprofit produce well-designed and impactful infographics, we tell their story and get their cause in front of supporters in a relatable, approachable way.

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Margo Stoney Margo Stoney

Powerful Logos: How To Nail The Design Process

Every graphic designer has a different process and method for developing a logo, brand and identity for their clients. I’m proud and excited to share an inside look to my step-by-step logo design process, hope it’s helpful!

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Margo Stoney Margo Stoney

Help Fight Climate Change in Just 5 Minutes

Wondering how to make a positive impact in the fight against climate change? Here’s a list of easy and quick ways to make a difference, including learning about earth-friendly events in your community on the Trust for Public Lands site and advocating for your favorite causes to government representatives with the help of organizations like the Climate Forests Campaign.

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Margo Stoney Margo Stoney

National Holidays that do good for the Planet

Here's a list of eco-friendly holidays that will inspire you to learn more about protecting and preserving our planet. Mark your calendars for holidays like World Wildlife Day, National Pollinator Week and International Day of Clean Air.

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Leslie Redman Leslie Redman

How to Use Visual Storytelling to Support your Nonprofit Campaign

Visual storytelling is pretty ubiquitous in this era of print and social media. If you’ve seen an infographic in the newspaper, scrolled through a carousel of pictures on Instagram that chronicles a friend’s recent ski trip, watched a video review of your favorite product, or connected with a brand based on their logo design or latest ad, you’ve experienced visual storytelling. 

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Margo Stoney Margo Stoney

How to Choose a Logo Designer That’s Right For You

Every graphic designer has a different logo design process and methods for developing a brand and identity for their clients. Hiring a logo designer can be an overwhelming task because it’s such a big deal for your brand and there are a lot of options. I’m going to walk you through choosing a logo designer and what to expect from a typical logo design process.

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