INDUSTRY

Nonprofit Branding & Marketing

Make Your Mission Impossible to Ignore.
Make it Easy to Give.

Why would a donor give to your cause instead of the next one in their inbox?

Why would a volunteer choose your event over everything else on their calendar?

People support organizations they understand and trust. We help nonprofits, foundations, chambers of commerce, and community associations tell their story clearly, build brands people recognize, and create events and campaigns that bring in support.

Whether you are planning your next fundraiser or rebuilding your brand, we help you decide what to invest in now and what can wait, so every dollar goes further.

YMCA Promenade Boogie Wonderland digital invitation designed by Moxie Creative
Disco ball centerpieces at the YMCA Promenade Boogie Wonderland fundraiser, designed by Moxie Creative

Nonprofit Event Marketing Success Story: YMCA Promenade

The Challenge: The YMCA needed a fresh creative concept that would build excitement around its annual Promenade fundraiser, attract attendees, and deliver a memorable experience that supported its fundraising goals.

The Solution: We developed Boogie Wonderland, a disco-inspired theme brought to life through a fully integrated marketing campaign and immersive event design. Invitations, digital promotions, custom decor, and a large-scale mural worked together to transform the event into an unforgettable experience.

Raised for YMCA financial assistance programs in 2024

2025 AAFCM recognition for the Boogie Wonderland event

ADDY Awards for invitation design and event experience

ADDY Awards for the integrated campaign and mural design

Moxie Creative is an incredible partner, and I truly cannot say enough about Kelly and her team! From connecting the marketing and visual elements to our annual theme to transforming the space and making our mission come to life, the Moxie team consistently goes above and beyond. Their creativity and support help make it possible for us to raise more than $100K each year through this event.

Jenna K. | Fund Development Director | St. Cloud Area Family YMCA

Nonprofits & Associations We Work With

People give their time and money to causes they understand and trust.
Your branding and marketing have to show why your mission matters and make it easy to get involved.

Human & Social Services

Brand identities, websites, and campaigns that help people find support and give donors a clear reason to give.

Youth & Family Organizations

Campaigns and videos that recruit mentors and volunteers and show families the difference you make.

Foundations & Fundraising Events

Event themes, invitations, signage, and decor that turn a fundraiser into an experience guests remember.

Chambers of Commerce & Business Associations

Websites, videos, and member materials that show the value of joining and keep members engaged all year.

Downtown & Community Organizations

Brand identities and campaigns that bring people downtown and give residents and businesses a reason to come back.

Arts, Music & Culture Organizations

Brand identities and promotion that fill seats, grow memberships, and build a following for local arts and music.

Nonprofit Branding Success Story: Anna Marie’s Alliance

The Challenge: After decades of serving Central Minnesota, Anna Marie’s Alliance needed a refreshed identity that better represented its mission while preserving the familiar heart from its longtime logo.

The Solution: Inspired by mosaic artwork displayed throughout the organization’s facility, we reimagined the heart as a symbol of healing and rebuilding. Paired with domestic violence awareness purple, the new identity honors the organization’s history while reflecting its purpose today.

Logo family and brand guidelines for consistent use across the organization

Heart logo reimagined as a symbol of healing and rebuilding

ADDY Award for brand identity

The result is an identity that carries Anna Marie’s Alliance’s history forward while representing the strength and hope found within its walls.

Anna Marie’s Alliance logo

Moxie was an incredible partner throughout our rebrand. They truly listened to our vision and brought it to life in a way that feels both meaningful and impactful. We couldn’t be happier with the result!

Marketing Team | Anna Marie’s Alliance

Marketing for Nonprofits and Associations

Nonprofits and associations compete for attention, donations, volunteers, and members. A fundraiser has to stand out on a crowded calendar, and donors, members, and families want to understand who you are and how to get involved.

We create brand identities, websites, event themes, invitations, signage, videos, and campaigns that bring people in and keep your mission in focus.

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce website redesigned by Moxie Creative

Our work includes:

Brand identity, logo family, and brand guidelines for a nonprofit supporting survivors of relationship abuse

“Be a Hero” mentor recruitment campaign

Brand identity

Brand identity and a multimedia campaign

Brand identity for B-Side Indie Music Cafe, a nonprofit all-ages music venue in downtown St. Cloud

Brand identity

Website redesign and Chamber Celebration videos

Promenade fundraiser themes, invitations, social media, email, a website splash page, and immersive event decor, including Boogie Wonderland and Under the Big Top

Spend on What Matters Now

Nonprofit budgets are tight, often grant-funded, and tied to board approval. We help you decide which investments will do the most for your mission right now.

For one organization, that might mean a refreshed brand and a website that makes it easy to donate or volunteer.

For another, it might mean an event theme and campaign that bring in more support this year, with ongoing content added over time.

You get clear priorities, a defined scope, and costs you can plan around.

Why Nonprofits and Associations Choose
Moxie Creative

We turn your mission into clear, moving messages and visuals that help donors, volunteers, and partners understand why your work matters.

Themes, invitations, decor, and signage come together into a fundraising event that feels like an experience and keeps the cause front and center.

Our team lives and works in Central Minnesota, and we are proud to support the organizations that make it stronger.

Branding, websites, event design, video, print, social media, and campaigns come from one creative team, so your organization looks and sounds consistent everywhere.

Our team has earned nearly 60 American Advertising Awards in the past three years. Ten of them recognize our nonprofit work, including the 2025 Best of Show for the YMCA Promenade.

Boogie Wonderland mural for the YMCA Promenade, designed by Moxie Creative
PACT for Families Collaborative logo designed by Moxie Creative
Moxie Creative team at the YMCA Promenade Boogie Wonderland event

Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit & Association Marketing

What does a nonprofit marketing agency do?
A nonprofit marketing agency helps mission-driven organizations build awareness, attract donors and volunteers, and raise money. At Moxie Creative, that can include branding, websites, fundraising events, video, print, social media, and digital campaigns.
Do you plan and design fundraising events?
Yes. We create the theme, marketing, invitations, signage, and decor for fundraisers like the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA’s Promenade. Our 2024 theme, Boogie Wonderland, helped raise more than $100,000 for YMCA financial assistance programs.
Can you help us rebrand?
Yes. We led a full rebrand for Anna Marie’s Alliance, which earned a Silver ADDY Award, and created brand identities for PACT for Families, the Public Safety Foundation, and the Downtown Alliance.
Do you build nonprofit websites?
Yes. We design websites that explain your mission and make it easy to donate, volunteer, or join.
Do you work with chambers of commerce and associations?
Yes. We redesigned the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce website, produced its Chamber Celebration videos, and created the brand identity for the Downtown Alliance.
Do you create campaigns and videos?
Yes. Our work includes the “Be a Hero” mentor recruitment campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters and a multimedia campaign for PACT for Families.
What does nonprofit marketing cost?
Every project is scoped around your goals and budget. We define the scope and cost before work begins, so you can plan around grant cycles and board approvals.
Do you work outside Minnesota?
Yes. Moxie Creative is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and works with organizations throughout the Midwest and across the country.