Creating and running a charity organization, or starting a community initiative, is not a casual affair. Serious hard work goes into building each block and erecting a solid structure. You are also required to pour in your heart and soul into the work so there is empathy and kindness woven into the fabric of the organization.
Perhaps that is why the visual identities of these organizations are mostly solemn and restrained. The realization of the kind of work that goes behind the scenes seeps into the design, and creates brand identities that are appreciated and respected – but are they ever engaged with?
If we ask you to name the top 3 charity foundation logos that you love the most, would you be able to? We did a little survey at the office and realized that even though people contribute to charities, not many can recall their logos or care that much about them. Why?
There isn’t much to be excited about when it comes to non-profit logos. Brand owners do not pay as much attention to their NGO logos as most other commercial businesses do. This is a shame, to be honest because a charity foundation needs money and resources as much (or probably more) as a business entity.
Therefore, we have decided to rectify the situation. Here are 20 creative, fun, and engaging community and foundation logos to play with. Look at the work designers are doing to eschew drab and dull community logos and bring in the light and colors to the designs.
1. Spin The Color Wheel
It has 4 colors in a logo – making the design look fresh and playful. Yet the icon is unmistakably community-oriented.
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2. Let The Love Grow
Paying it forward is represented with a tree of love, the little hearts and floating in the air, going where there is a need of them.
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3. Bring Them Together
Jigsaw puzzles are a popular community logo icon. They signify the human race with all of its differences still fitting together, with our weird gaps and expansions.
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4. It’s Self-Explanatory
Your charity logo doesn’t have to be a mystery to be solved. Keep these simple and obvious – especially if you have an audience that prefers playing to everything else.
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5. A Pink And Black Charity Foundation Logo
Some NGOs hold luxurious events to entice their exclusive patrons to donate generously. These events are as much about networking and glamour as they are about helping the community. Bring it all together with a sophisticated and alluring logo that elevates your specific brand of non-profit.
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6. Holding With Care
Care is an important aspect of community and foundation. Use these symbols on your food charity logo, cancer support group logo, a heart diseases foundation logo, and other relevant causes.
Heart and Hands Logo For A Community Group
7. One Beating Heart
This is a cleverly creative logo. If you run a foundation that offers support to family and friends of those battling cardiovascular diseases or any such group, this is the logo to represent your cause.
A Heart Beat Logo with Dots Symbolizing People
8. Me Too!
Long before it was a revolutionary movement, Me Too had always been a shout-out to tell others that they are not alone in what they are going through.
This speech bubble logo is especially relevant to community causes that empower dialogue, independent thinking, focus groups, and such.
Speech Bubble Logo with Raised Hands
9. Another Puzzle
We did tell you jigsaw puzzles are a famous community symbol. We have included another one because this uses no simple pieces. Here the puzzle is made of literal human silhouettes to drive the point home.
Jigsaw Puzzle Logo using Person Silhouettes
10. A Cute Logo For A Worthy Cause
If you are running a foundation that has anything to do with babies, why not feature them on your logo? (Almost) Everyone loves babies and a cute one winking from your logo is sure to bring in the help you need.
Baby Peeking from Behind a Sack Logo
11. Knuckles In Color
There are tons of creative ways to design a community logo. Using fingers, each draped in a different color, curled up in a fist to showcase solidarity is one impactful way.
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12. A Meaningful Brand Name
When you have a meaningful brand name to go with, it becomes even more important to create a logo that supports and celebrates that name. We think this hockey sticks logo forming a heart does the job well.
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13. Don’t Hesitate
Do not take your cause-driven work too seriously when it comes to creating brand identities. Attractive visuals work, so give your work the best boost you can with a colorful and engaging visual environment.
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14. Embrace The Cursive
We see so many designers frightened and wary of using cursive fonts in their professional work. When done correctly, and in the right context, such as this beautiful piece of foundation logo design, cursive fonts add a lot of personality to the brand.
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15. A Color Bonanza
At DesignMantic, we have covered colors extensively. We have talked about color psychology, color schemes, and even the theories of colors. So, you are getting good advice when we tell you to experiment with colors and shades to pump up your charity logo design full of excitement and flavor.
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16. Paying It Forward
As a designer, you can donate more than just your money. This charity logo design uses a simple pencil icon to create an impactful piece of work. It works because it’s so simple and creative.
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17. You Can Not Go Wrong With A Dog
Perhaps you can’t tell, but this foundation for charity logo uses a dog within an abstract drawing of a heart. If you also want to show your love for your pets in your logo, do not change your mind. People love these subtle offerings of personalization and appreciate them by engaging with the brand.
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18. The Color Sox Community
Look, your community can be about anything. If you want to create a space for your online football or footbag game (whatever that is) we’re not judging. We only ask you to create something fun.
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19. So Much In A Logo
This is a logo for a music community and uses multiple layers of meaning. There’s a CD but half-eaten, signifying the ‘appetit’ in the brand name. Then the two tiny leaves on top of the CD further emphasize the edibility in the name. And let’s not forget the fact that the logo mark is designed very similarly to letter ‘a’ and the half-eaten bit resembles ‘c’.
Seriously, so much in a logo.
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20. Keep It Abuzz!
Though it is a community church logo, the electric current around the circle symbolizes something exciting and alive. These are the kind of sentiments that churches and other community organizations need to pack heavy in their visual identities.
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