Humanities Montana

For 47 years, Humanities Montana, headquartered in Missoula, has strengthened communities across the state through grants, public programs, storytelling, and cultural engagement. They produce, fund, and support humanities-based projects that inspire connection, spark ideas, and deepen understanding of the people and history of Montana.

Project Focus

Humanities Montana needed a responsive, modern website that represented their brand clearly, supported their extensive programming, and improved usability for their statewide audience. They also sought a soft visual rebrand to bring consistency to their communications and values.

Our Solution

As a Montana-based studio, we partnered with Humanities Montana and their Missoula team to support their statewide programs and communications.

Website Design & Development

We redesigned Humanities Montana’s website to improve clarity, navigation, and engagement while supporting their Missoula team’s operational needs.

Key improvements included:

  • Streamlined content and refreshed visual layout
  • Improved program and event navigation
  • Enhanced donation workflow
  • Mobile-friendly design with stronger SEO foundations
  • Full SSL security and accessibility updates

Branding

To strengthen visual consistency, we completed a soft brand refresh:

  • Creation of brand guidelines for cohesive, long-term use
  • Updated logo
  • Clarified color palette & typography
  • Established cohesive visual direction for digital + print

Graphic Design

Ongoing design support for their Missoula communications team included:

  • Direct mail + postcard campaigns
  • Infographics
  • Marketing materials
  • Event signage

Photography

Provided professional event photography for use across their website and outreach materials.

Outcome

The redesigned website provides Humanities Montana with a clear and structured platform that supports their statewide programs, grants, and outreach efforts.

The site is actively used as a central hub for the organization, with visitors consistently finding information, signing up for programs, and engaging with available resources. Feedback from staff and constituents has reinforced the effectiveness of the site, particularly its ease of use and clarity of navigation.

Since launch, Digital Spark Creative has continued to support Humanities Montana as an ongoing partner, helping maintain consistency across their website, marketing materials, and communications as the organization grows.

Board Handbook Design for a Nonprofit in Missoula, Montana
Fundraising Postcard Campaign for a Nonprofit in Missoula, Montana

Client Testimonial

Digital Spark Creative has been working with my nonprofit since 2018. We rely heavily on our website as a marketing tool. She completely redesigned our website and provided our organization with a style guide to support our marketing and outreach efforts. We are pleased with the results and consistently receive positive feedback from our constituents. She also designs our marketing/outreach materials including flyers, postcards and banners, as well as our e-newsletter. She has an excellent eye for detail and always delivers on time. I highly recommend working with Digital Spark Creative!

Jill Baker
Former Executive Director
Humanities Montana