Annual Holiday Card Design

Client Partner:

Encore Community Services

Spreading Joy and Gratitude Through Custom Illustration and Content
Explore how A Great Idea provided unique illustrations and compelling copywriting for Encore’s annual holiday cards, celebrating New York City and delivery workers
CHALLENGE

The cards to thank supporters and highlight their impact needed to be visually distinctive, on-brand, and resonate with a diverse audience.

REQUEST

The artwork needed to reflect an original portrait of New York City, integrate Encore’s delivery workers, and reinforce the nonprofit’s heartfelt mission.

RESULT

The holiday cards feature custom illustrations and content that delighted recipients and reinforced the brand with strengthened community bonds and donor appreciation.

AWARD RECOGNITIONS

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Custom Illustration & Holiday Card Design

For a few years, A Great Idea delivered a fresh, NYC-inspired illustration that captured the essence of Encore’s mission and the vibrancy of the city. The 2023 card featured a whimsical delivery truck, while 2025’s design showed a delivery worker at a recipient’s door—both scenes instantly recognizable and heartwarming to the Encore community. The illustrations were hand-crafted to reflect the diversity and energy of New York, with special attention paid to details that made the cards feel personal and genuine. The holiday card designs became collector’s items among donors and supporters, eagerly anticipated each year for their creativity and authenticity. The attention to detail and custom artwork elevated the cards far beyond standard nonprofit mailings, making them a true reflection of Encore’s impact and gratitude.

Nonprofit Messaging & Creative Copywriting

With the artwork, A Great Idea provides messaging that was both heartfelt and on-brand, reinforcing Encore’s appreciation for its supporters and the vital role of delivery workers. The visuals and copy struck a balance between festive celebration and meaningful acknowledgment, ensuring every recipient felt seen and valued. The visuals became a celebratory call in to community members, strengthening loyalty and engagement while spreading joy throughout the Encore community and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions About Services Used in Annual Holiday Card Design

These services from A Great Idea include the following:

What do your social media content services include?

Our custom social media services are shaped to meet your needs and goals. AGI’s team handles a wide variety of design, copywriting, media management, and development. Whatever you need, it’s likely we would be great partners for it! We offer a variety of social media services, including strategy, content creation, rollout, and long-term management.

Can you do Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

Yes! We integrate SEO into all copy that we write, especially website and social media copy. From keywords to hashtags, we ensure our writing is created to connect, whether you’re scrolling on the page or finding one of our partners in a search engine.

Can you print materials?

While we don’t do in-house printing, we can help you get your materials printed! This includes having final printed materials sent to you or printed near you for pickup. In the design process, we ensure your files are prepared to be sent to printers by ensuring correct sizing, bleeds, and file packaging.

What do you need from us?

The only thing we need from you is for you to reach out and schedule a discovery call! Whether you have an underperforming social media account, a loose idea for a new organization, or an event to promote, we can work with you to craft social media content and a strategy that activates your network of advocates!

What kind of social media content do you create?

Our team produces graphics, videos, carousels, Reels, Shorts, infographics, live event coverage, text-based posts, and stories. All of the content we create reflects your mission and values and is created with your community in mind.

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