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You're on a mission.
We want to help.

We know you’re a nonprofit champion and you're crushing it. But imagine what you could do with our team of experts behind you. Let’s get together to help your nonprofit grow.

Website Design Digital Marketing Branding Apps + Touchscreens

About

Inspired by
purpose

We defected from the corporate agency world in 2004, choosing to build a business that would help elevate causes rather than sell products. 20 years and 150+ happy nonprofit clients later, we've never looked back. We are dedicated to blending creativity, technology, philanthropy, and commerce to help mission-driven organizations thrive.

Our Clients

Our core clients include Performing & Visual Arts, Museums, Gardens & Zoos, Health & Human Services, Schools & Higher Education, Religious + Civic Organizations. Read what they're saying about us here.

Honors & Recognition

2024
2024 Collegiate Advertising Awards (Bronze) Adrian College Website
2023
2023 AIVA Davey Award (Gold) The Mercantile Library Website
AIVA Davey Award (Gold) Canalway Partners Website
AMCP MarCom Award (Gold) Lake View Cemetery Mobile Tours
AIVA W3 Award (Gold) BLINK Website
Case Weatherhead School of Management Weatherhead 100 - Fastest Growing Upstart
Educational Advertising Awards Elmira College Website
2022
2022 Case Weatherhead School of Management Weatherhead 100 - Fastest Growing Upstart
2021
2021 AIGA Cleveland Design Competition (Best in Show) Lake View Cemetery Integrated Campaign
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Oberlin College Libraries Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Allen Memorial Art Museum Website
2019
2019 Case Weatherhead School of Management Weatherhead 100 - Fastest Growing Upstart
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award SPACES Website
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award Lifextraordinary Website
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award Cleveland Artist Registry Website
2018
2018 AIVA W3 AWARD (Gold) Richardson Design Website
AIVA W3 Award Lifextraordinary Website
2017
2017 AIGA Cleveland Interactive Award (Judge's Choice) Cleveland Zoological Society Website
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award SPE National Website
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award Saint Martin de Porres Website
AIGA Cleveland Identity Design Award Saint Martin de Porres Logo
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award Wadsworth Public Library Website
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Award BurkleHagen Photography Website
AIVA W3 Award (Gold) BurkleHagen Photography Website
AIVA W3 Award - Education Website Category Wadsworth Public Library Website
AIVA W3 Awards - Performing Arts Website Category Shakespeare & Company Website
2015
2015 AIVA W3 Award (Gold) Society for Photographic Education Website
AIVA W3 Award Hopewell Therapeutic Farm Website
AIVA W3 Award (Gold) Cleveland Zoological Society Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Award (Judge's Choice) Akron Art Museum Exhibition Microsite
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Contemporary Arts Center Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition FORM Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition CWRU Health Data Matters Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition The Katz Club Diner Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Cleveland School of the Arts Website
2014
2014 AIVA W3 Award Greater Cleveland Food Bank Website
AIVA W3 Award Kick It Website
AIVA W3 Award Contemporary Arts Center Website
Awwwards FORM Website
Scene Magazine Most User Friendly Website Cleveland International Film Festival Website
Cleveland ADDY The Music Settlement Website
Cleveland ADDY ACCESS Shelter Website
#1 Kids Game on the App Store Lick-a-Pop
Cleveland ADDY Access Shelter Website
2013
2013 Inside Business Top 25 Cool Tech Company
Awwwards Akron Art Museum Exhibition Microsite
Communication Arts Cleveland Institute of Art Website
Davey Award University Circle Website
OnePageMania Feature Akron Art Museum Exhibition Microsite
Davey Award Cleveland International Film Festival
Davey Award Cleveland Institute of Art Mobile Site
Davey Award Great Lakes Theater Website
AIVA W3 Award Flashes of Hope Website
AIVA W3 Award Great Lakes Theater Website
AIVA W3 Award Flashes of Hope Website
Cleveland ADDY Kalman & Pabst Photo Group Website
Communication Arts FORM Website
2012
2012 Cleveland ADDY Akron-Canton Airport Website
Cleveland ADDY KP Photo Website
Cleveland ADDY, Silver FORM Website
CSS Design Kalman & Pabst Photo Group Website
2011
2011 AIGA Cleveland Design Competition University Circle Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Cleveland Play House Integrated Campaign
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition DANCE Cleveland Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Society for Photographic Education Website
AIGA Cleveland Interactive Design Competition Hopewell Therapeutic Farm Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition SPACES Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition (Judge's Choice) Hopewell Therapeutic Farm Website
CSS Design FORM Website
2010
2010 Logo Lounge 6 FIDO Logo
Apple New and Noteworthy (#4 ) Ghost Tour Mobile App
Communication Arts Webpick of the Week Gen Eff Website
2009
2009 Apple Top 50 Paid Entertainment Apps Lionsgate Films Ask the Dead Mobile App
#4 Top Paid Travel App on the App Store Abandoned Mobile App
Apple's What's Hot List Abandoned Mobile App
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Discover Africa Branding
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition FORM Website
2007
2007 AIGA Cleveland Design Competition AG Interactive Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition ArtZ Knits Website
AIGA Cleveland Design Competition Brushings Website

Leadership

Leadership

Steve Cencula

Steve Cencula

Partner + CTO

A trained fine artist with a deep understanding of technology, Steve is at once a creative and technical visionary. He has forged new ground in digital media for more than 25 years, from early 3D animation to the latest emerging technologies. He is recognized by the Addys, Crains’ Cleveland Business Who’s Who in Technology, and Inside Business Magazine. He is currently a board member for SPACES as well as the Cleveland Institute of Art. Find Steve on LinkedIn.

Teresa Kiplinger

Teresa Kiplinger

Partner + Creative Director

Throughout her 25+ year career, Teresa has created award-winning design for arts and culture + nonprofits across the U.S. Her work has been recognized by AIGA, AAF, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, and Communication Arts. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Kent State University and served on the inaugural Advisory Board for Kent's Visual Communication Design program. Find Teresa on LinkedIn.

Katelyn Gerber

Katelyn Gerber

Managing Director

Katelyn holds a Master’s Degree in Accountancy from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University with an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Business Management. She is a member of the AFP and AMA and serves on the NTEN Tech Committee and Session Advisory Committee, the Marketing Committee of Open Doors Academy, the Women’s Committee of the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Associate Board for the West Side Catholic Center. Find Katelyn on LinkedIn.

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