We first started working with the Steppingstone Foundation more than 30 years ago when they were a small start-up. They were trying to garner early supporters to their program: recruiting Scholars and their families, pitching potential funders, and educating the community around them. Even though they were a brand new program, they needed to look like they were rock solid and worth consideration. The early work we did for them helped connect them with the audiences they were looking to reach: it was professional, yet humble. Two colors. Great photography (thank you, Bill Miles Photography) and impeccable production.
Over the years, however, Steppingstone grew. And programs doing similar work started to pop up around them. The humble look we developed started to look small. So our work grew, too. We moved into more storytelling, more color, bigger pieces—even an online version of the annual report—but always the same voice and impeccable production.
We have loved our partnership with The Steppingstone Foundation. And continue to work with them today through their initiative: The National Partnership for Educational Access, a national conference that brings like-minded organizations together to share best practices and support each other in their work to make college accessible for all students.