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StickyNote Creative

We collaborate with universities and non-profit organizations to create attractive, compelling, and informative materials that deliver transformative outcomes.

StickyNote Creative partners with nonprofits and universities to design compelling communications tools that captivate, inspire action and leave lasting impressions. StickyNote Creative is a woman- and black-owned graphic design studio dedicated to empowering mission-driven non-profit organizations and universities to optimize their fundraising and marketing communications strategies. Our expertis

e lies in understanding the complex audiences of non-profit organizations and higher education institutions and delivering impactful multichannel visual solutions that inspire action, foster trust, and effectively engage target audiences. By leveraging our services, our clients can elevate donor retention, amplify their message, and achieve remarkable results in their fundraising and marketing efforts. Our strategic, solutions-focused approach to developing thoughtful, inspiring and on-brand publications, fundraising materials and marketing collateral, supports high-level initiatives and enables mission-driven organizations and universities to more effectively share their story, communicate their impact, and engage their stakeholders. To continue making a difference, organizations require communications materials that are simple, engaging, and consistent – serving to captivate the attention of their target audiences. That's where StickyNote Creative comes in. Helping organizations build connections and leave lasting impressions through the lens of design.

09/27/2024

☝🏾Hey y’all, that’s me, face behind StickyNote Creative, sharing my “why” behind founding my boutique studio. Because: designing for mission-driven organizations allows me to contribute a small part to the bigger picture of POSITIVE IMPACT–and it’s the perfect way to spend my work week. 👩🏾‍💻

I’m excited to say that I have just submitted my application for an amazing grant called the ! Moms that receive this grant for their small business are able to get financial help to continue growing their business. Join my littles in cheering me on and keep your fingers crossed for me! 🤞🏾🤞🏾

And, as always – to my clients past and present – thank you for your continued support as I strive to continue building a creative studio that serves your needs. ✨

01/14/2024

My new design apprentice swung by the office this weekend and received a brief tutorial on designing a postcard in Adobe Illustrator.

As a mom…err, I mean…art director, I couldn’t resist offering a little creative direction, but tried my hardest to relinquish control of the mouse and keyboard and let this kiddo do her thing. Her cookie customers (Girl Scouts, iykyk) will love receiving her first computer designed piece!

And…if you swipe 👉🏾 you might spot an even younger apprentice trying his hand at Illustrator as well 😉

Cheers to design and the young!

01/08/2024

Happy New Year Sticky fans! We are one week into 2024 and I can’t help but to reflect on the highlights, wins, lessons and what’s next for StickyNote Creative:

✨ HIGHLIGHTS
In 2023, I participated in a mastermind course and it helped me glean much needed clarity surrounding where SnC is heading and what success can look like for our studio and how we can best serve you and all of our clients. I am cartwheeling into the new year with a refreshed mindset and am so pumped! 🤸‍♀️

✨ WINS
As a one woman-shop, balancing the project queue and priority deadlines can be tricky. I am proud that SnC was able to welcome 8 new clients into the Sticky Fan-verse and am so grateful for the 15 returning clients who continue to champion and support the work we partner on together. 🤝

✨ LESSONS
After the first four years of operating on "hustle over equilibrium", life circumstances (ie: out-of-state move, parenthood, etc) inevitably forced me to slow down and opt for a better pace on the hustle. While there will always be seasons of busy (and I am more than happy to put in the extra hours to make things happen for my clients), lessons learned have made me more committed to “hustle” no longer being the norm – 2024 is the fresh start of equilibrium!

Entering the new year with grounded footing in being mindful of how many and the type of projects I take on will allow me to better serve each one of you while also better serving myself, family and my creativity – a win for all! 🙌

✨ WHAT’S NEXT?
On the back end, I’m continuing to work on simplifying and refining our processes to both maximize my time and make it easier for my clients and potential clients to connect and engage with SnC.

Keep an eye out over the next couple of months for StickyNote Creative’s…cue drum roll 🥁… brand new WEBSITE!! Y’all I am SO excited about this and I cannot wait to share it with you.

Cheers to a wonderful year ahead! 🥂

👏 Lastly and most importantly, I love celebrating YOUR joys and successes – share with me in a comment, one thing you did in 2023 that you’re proud of 👇

12/26/2023

Seasons Greetings! StickyNote Creative is on a winter break and I am currently out of the office enjoying the Christmas season with my family – keeping up with my energetic littles, binge-watching Hallmark movies and recovering from a family trip to Disney World (if I survive!).

As you begin to plan your design needs for 2024 and would like to get a new project booked, please visit www.stickynotecreative.com and fill out a project inquiry to schedule your project consultation. I look forward to connecting with you in the new year!

THANK YOU to all of our clients, partners and friends for your continued support and partnership with StickyNote Creative - we appreciate each and every one of you!

Wishing you and yours a joyful, peaceful and healthy holiday season and a Happy New Year!

11/05/2023

The podcast does it again!! Earlier this year I had the honor of talking with Jessica Norby on her podcast and last week she dropped an episode featuring my dear friend, business collaborator and fellow solopreneur, Carolyn Leasure of . Loved hearing my two friends chat and get real about life, running a business, motherhood and the personal challenges that make life interesting. Have a listen!

And if you are a solopreneur, service provider or coach looking for web design, messaging, & integrations - look no further than SmallBiz Sidekick!

10/14/2023

Finding the pull and push balance of career and motherhood is never perfect and admittedly, never easy.

There’s so much satisfaction in being able to make my clients happy when I help their projects come alive, and yet there’s inexpressible sense of joy when I see my child’s face light up when I steal away from the office to spend time with them on their turf in the middle of the school day.

This week, I had the privilege of cheering on my kids as they made laps around the park during their school’s sprint fundraiser, volunteering my time with other parents to help make the day special for the students and representing StickyNote Creative as a proud business sponsor.

Mom cheerleader + Volunteer + Boss Babe = Triple duty for the win! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

The smiles, the hugs, the excitement…they make the sacrifices (🤫 burning the midnight oil to catch up) worth it!

Happy weekend y’all!!

10/13/2023

💬 Are you excited about all that you've accomplished, but the numbers feel overwhelming to convey?

💬 Does it feel like there's too much to say, too much to explain and you cringe at the thought of sending a wordy report with your team's DIY attempts?

Consider bringing StickyNote Creative to the table and we’ll partner with you to capture all of your impressive data in a visual way. Infographics are an amazing tool to tell your story and highlight your impact over the course of the year, quarter or even month – and we’re here for it.

Let’s chat! Submit your Project Inquiry Request -->
https://portal.stickynotecreative.com/public/form/view/63e29de3b48cea04c08bb509

10/12/2023

In the 2021 fiscal year, the Charlottesville Albemarle Affordable Housing Coalition (CHAAHC) leveraged more than $30 million in private and public funding to serve nearly 3,000 households and 6,000 neighbors in Greater Charlottesville.

The CHAAHC organizations wanted to create a one-page report they could share that would engage and inspire the community as well as educate them on the collective impact of the collaboration between the five local housing-centered nonprofits.

This was a perfect opportunity to use infographics to demonstrate the impact of donor support and the critical work and services provided by the organizations. With the use of illustrations, photography, color and type, the resulting infographic was a visually appealing, fun, and informative summary report that brought to life the impact made on thousands of families on a path to better housing.

10/10/2023

Have you ever felt a little overwhelmed by all of the data your organization has and had no idea how to turn those complex numbers into engaging, easy to understand, bite-sized pieces of information to share with your donors and supporters?

Considering the human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text, it shouldn't come as a surprise that 90% of information processed by the brain is visual.

Our brains love pictures which is why infographics can be powerful tools for any organization to use.

They are a great way to demonstrate the impact you’ve made with the support of your donors and show how your organization has been good stewards of their gifts.

Infographics can be incorporated into your traditional annual or impact report booklet or they can stand alone as a simple yet impactful report.

09/22/2023

🤫 Can I let you in on a little secret?

🤗 A part of my obsession with print design is getting to feel my client’s designs between my fingertips in real life. And y’all, I’m loving the feel of this smooth, uncoated cardstock – it’s the perfect elevated touch is for all those handwritten notes and is such a delightful personal gesture to receive!

📝 When should you send a handwritten note to your donors or supporters? Here are some ideas…

- as a thank you right after a donation
- for your donor’s “giving-versary”
- for your donor’s birthday
- but really…ANYTIME you want to let your donors know you’re thinking of them!

If you’re ready to uplevel your stationary writing game, StickyNote Creative is ready to help! To get started, check out the 🔗 in my bio and submit a project request inquiry today.

09/20/2023

When was the last time you sent out a handwritten note?

In this digital era we’re living in, there’s no denying that there’s something extra special about receiving a handwritten letter or card. More often than not, our mailboxes are filled with junk mail and bills, which can make that handwritten note really stand out and grab your supporter’s attention! Having pre-printed note cards readily available empowers anyone from your organization to write a thoughtful greeting or thank you to your donors and supporters.

StickyNote Creative had the honor of partnering with Boston nonprofit, African Bridge Network (ABN), to create a custom notecard. ABN is a supportive community which values and strengthens the qualifications and experiences of Africans and other skilled immigrants and exists to help them reach their full career potential here in the United States.

This beautiful note card design features the Adinkra symbol, Wawa Aba–“seed of the wawa tree”–which symbolizes hardiness, toughness and perseverance and embodies the resilience and determination of the immigrants ABN serves as they work to build their lives in a new country.

Historical sidebar: Adinkra symbols were originally designed by "Asante" Craftsmen of Ghana, West Africa and embody non-verbal communicative and aesthetic values of the Asante and was the ideal inspiration for a custom designed notecard for ABN.

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