Strategic publication design for nonprofits, museums, and mission-driven organizations

Secure donor funding, build trust, and amplify your mission without burnout or budget bloat.

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Achara Consulting • American Marketing Association – Atlanta • Arauco • Arauco PRISM • Atlanta Pet Life Magazine • Brush and Hammer Interior Design • Calero • CDC Foundation • Circle Media • City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services • CUNY • Creekside Cabinetry • E-Read Kids • Electric Cities of Georgia • Emory University • First United Methodist Church of Marietta • Garden Club of Virginia • Georgia Association of Education • Georgia Public Library System • HAGGAI International • Hitachi Wheel Loaders • HM Plumbing • Indian Health Service • International Society of Arboriculture • Journey of Hope • Kitchen Reformations • Life University • Little Van Clothing • Midtown Bowl • Mississippi University for Women • Museum of Art and Science, Florida • National Association of Chronic Disease Directors • North American Mission Board • NW Georgia Living Magazine • Palette Pillows • Pine Library Network (PINES Library) • Ralph’s Zucca Pizza • Roket Brand • Texas Rangers • The Carter Center • The United Methodist Children’s Home • Troup-Harris Library • Vicinity • Welcoming America • World Without Orphans • Zwick/Roell •

Achara Consulting • American Marketing Association – Atlanta • Arauco • Arauco PRISM • Atlanta Pet Life Magazine • Brush and Hammer Interior Design • Calero • CDC Foundation • Circle Media • City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services • CUNY • Creekside Cabinetry • E-Read Kids • Electric Cities of Georgia • Emory University • First United Methodist Church of Marietta • Garden Club of Virginia • Georgia Association of Education • Georgia Public Library System • HAGGAI International • Hitachi Wheel Loaders • HM Plumbing • Indian Health Service • International Society of Arboriculture • Journey of Hope • Kitchen Reformations • Life University • Little Van Clothing • Midtown Bowl • Mississippi University for Women • Museum of Art and Science, Florida • National Association of Chronic Disease Directors • North American Mission Board • NW Georgia Living Magazine • Palette Pillows • Pine Library Network (PINES Library) • Ralph’s Zucca Pizza • Roket Brand • Texas Rangers • The Carter Center • The United Methodist Children’s Home • Troup-Harris Library • Vicinity • Welcoming America • World Without Orphans • Zwick/Roell •

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Photo Credit: The Wellstar Foundation Gala 2025

The Problem (Sound Familiar?)

Your mission matters, but your materials don’t always show it.

  • Your team is stretched too thin.

  • Publications feel outdated or inconsistent.

  • Donors aren’t seeing your professionalism or impact.

  • You need polished design but lack the time and resources.

You don’t need another big agency. You need a partner who understands donors, print, and your mission.

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The Solution

Publication Perfect

Publication Perfect is our signature design service for nonprofits, associations, and museums.
We turn complex stories into polished, strategic, donor-ready publications that inspire confidence and unlock funding.

What you get:

  • Picture Perfect Prep (photo prep + sourcing)

  • Signature Theme Styling (custom look for each publication)

  • Visual Storytelling Layout (designed for donors)

  • Final Polish + Edit Support

  • Press-Ready Production & Print Management

  • Add-ons: interactive PDFs, event collateral, social graphics

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Our Proven Process

The IMPACT System™

We keep your project stress-free with a six-step system:

  • Illuminate your goals

  • Map the strategy

  • Plan the deliverable

  • Apply the design

  • Coordinate production

  • Transform donor trust and funding success

Learn how our process works

Results & Testimonials

  • “You are always easy to work with—no matter how messy the project. You find a way to make it happen.”

    Jamie

  • “We know we’ll end up with a high-quality product because you put in the effort. It never feels like we’re just another project in the queue.”

    Avery, International Association of Arborists

  • “After 13 years, I never worry the magazine will look anything but superior. Creative, reliable, and always on point.”

    Laura, NWGL Magazine

Take a look at recent Publication Perfect projects:

  • Logo for MENDS, a multi-state EHR-based network for disease surveillance, featuring a colorful pixelated design element.

    Brand Identity Design for MENDS

  • A man holding a protest sign advocating to stop sexual harassment, with a graphic of a woman with a red hand and a message about zero tolerance policy.

    Poster Design for The Carter Center

  • Smartphone displaying an Instagram post about adoption and foster care, placed on a wooden pedestal against a plain beige background.

    Social Media Carousel for USCBB

  • Multiple business cards for an interior designer named Kayla Kuhl feature a modern kitchen interior and contact information, including a QR code, phone number, and email.

    Brand Identity Design for Brush and Hammer Interior Design

  • Multiple open newspapers on a light blue surface, featuring articles, photos, and headlines about school events, celebrations, and classes from a local community or school publication.

    Magazine Design for the Mississippi University for Women

  • The cover of the 2020 annual report from The Carter Center features the word 'HOPE' with colorful, decorative patterns, and includes the phrases 'WAGING PEACE FIGHTING DISEASE BUILDING' and the Carter Center logo.

    Annual Report for The Carter Center

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Meet Your Creative Partner

Hi, I am Mackenzie, lead designer and print strategist at Veridian Design Group.

For over 30 years, Veridian has helped nonprofits and mission-driven organizations share their impact through thoughtful, donor-ready publications.

I believe design should do more than look good. It should work hard for your mission.

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Mackenzie Helps Brands Win:

Recognized for Excellence

Infographic about Georgia public library impact, including statistics on library users, programs, digital initiatives, and community services, with images of library users and staff.

Branding and Marketing Materials

Marketer of the Year, 2020 by Library Journal for GPLS: Deborah Hakes

Back cover and inside page of 2018 annual report from The Carter Center with a colorful outdoor scene showing children from Chad, one girl in blue smiling, others in the background, and a yellow highlighted text box describing the girl and her community.

Annual Report Design

Print & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) 2019 GOLD for The Carter Center 2018 Annual Report

Construction site with a large orange Hitachi wheel loader moving dirt against a blue sky. Two workers in safety vests and helmets are inspecting the site near another wheel loader on the right. A smaller inset shows a technician on a smartphone monitoring remote construction data. The text includes 'ConSite' for remote monitoring, 'Reliable solutions,' and the year '2020'.

Market Driven Design

Print & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) 2019 TOP GOLD for Hitachi Calendar