Stewarding the story behind a legacy of giving
"For more than five years, Dennise Reno has helped us tell the story behind every gift. She doesn't simply design a publication; she creates a lasting reflection of our gratitude, our accountability, and the extraordinary generosity of the Purple Knight community. Her work has elevated how we steward our donors and celebrate the impact they make possible. We look forward to working with Dennise every year."
— Aulston Taylor
President & CEO
St. Augustine High School
The challenge
For generations, St. Augustine High School has relied on the generosity of alumni, families and supporters to continue its mission.
Each year, the school needed a donor publication that did more than acknowledge gifts—it needed to demonstrate impact, celebrate generosity and strengthen relationships with the people who make the school's future possible.
The strategy
Rather than producing a traditional donor listing, RENO Design developed a publication designed to reinforce trust and inspire continued support.
Every edition balances financial stewardship, compelling storytelling and thoughtful design, transforming hundreds of donor names, photographs, statistics and school accomplishments into a publication donors want to keep—not simply file away.
The partnership
Since 2020, RENO Design has partnered with St. Augustine High School to produce its annual donor publication. Working closely with school leadership, each edition builds on the last while highlighting new stories, milestones and the generosity of the St. Augustine community.
The result
The donor report has become one of the school's flagship stewardship publications, helping communicate the impact of philanthropic support while reinforcing donor confidence and long-term relationships.
The quality of the work has also generated referrals from organizations seeking similarly meaningful commemorative and donor publications.
The services
Editorial Design · Donor Communications · Publication Design · Print Production · Information Design
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