{"id":30595,"date":"2026-08-11T15:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/?p=30595"},"modified":"2026-08-13T13:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:14:27","slug":"free-branding-for-animal-welfare-ngos-how-to-apply-to-2bu-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/magazin\/kostenloses-branding-fuer-tierschutz-ngos-wie-du-dich-bei-2bu-design-bewirbst\/","title":{"rendered":"Free branding for animal welfare NGOs: How to apply to 2bu design"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/?domain=claude.ai&amp;parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&amp;errorReportingMode=parent&amp;formattedSpreadsheets=true#warum-wir-das-tun\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why we do this at all<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/?domain=claude.ai&amp;parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&amp;errorReportingMode=parent&amp;formattedSpreadsheets=true#was-du-bekommst\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What a free branding project with us actually entails<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/?domain=claude.ai&amp;parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&amp;errorReportingMode=parent&amp;formattedSpreadsheets=true#wer-sich-bewerben-kann\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who can apply<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/?domain=claude.ai&amp;parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&amp;errorReportingMode=parent&amp;formattedSpreadsheets=true#was-wir-erwarten\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What we expect in return<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/?domain=claude.ai&amp;parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&amp;errorReportingMode=parent&amp;formattedSpreadsheets=true#nicht-ausgewaehlt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">And what if you aren't chosen?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/?domain=claude.ai&amp;parentOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fclaude.ai&amp;errorReportingMode=parent&amp;formattedSpreadsheets=true#bewerbung-ablauf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How the application process works<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"warum-wir-das-tun\">1. Why we\u2019re doing this in the first place<\/h2>\n<p>At 2bu design, we call this<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>ambitious, because standing still is not an option for us<\/strong>: We want to actively make the world a better place through giving and sharing. Behind this lies a second idea that is just as important to us: we prefer to work with<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Brands that care about more than just profit<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 works with like-minded organisations that treat people, animals and our planet with respect, and whose messages raise awareness and bring about lasting change.<\/p>\n<p>In practical terms, this means that for this programme, we are looking for<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Animal welfare organisations<\/strong>, whose work moves us and who could make an even greater impact with a clearer brand identity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"was-du-bekommst\">2. What a free branding project with us actually entails<\/h2>\n<p>Starting from a shared<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Briefing meeting<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>that is how it comes about <a href=\"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/sustainable-branding-for-ethical-brands\/\">sustainable branding<\/a> for your organisation. You\u2019ll receive the largest package from us. With the <strong>Package L <\/strong>you\u2019ll get a clear<span> <\/span><strong>Strategy Guideline<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>and a comprehensive<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Design Guidelines<\/strong>, which you can use to set up and manage all your touchpoints yourselves.<\/p>\n<p>The strategy includes your<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Brand essence<\/strong>, the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Positioning<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>and the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Brand Personas<\/strong>. The design guidelines contain the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Logo<\/strong>, the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Colour scheme and typography<\/strong>, the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Visual language<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>as well as our own<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Pictograms and illustrations<\/strong>. It also contains the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Fire Protection System<\/strong>, which uses visualisations to show what your brand looks and feels like.<\/p>\n<p>The specific design of individual touchpoints (\u2013) \u2013 that is, ready-made social media templates, a <a href=\"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/innovative-wordpress-websites-for-sustainable-businesses\/\">innovative website<\/a> or various print applications, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/eye-catching-editorial-design-for-sustainable-brands\/\">appealing editorial design<\/a> \u2013 is <strong>not included<\/strong>. You\u2019ll gain that all-important foundation on which your organisation can build. If you already have strong branding and a sound strategy, we\u2019d be happy to work with you to assess whether you might benefit from a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/strategic-social-media-for-discerning-customers\/\">Social media project<\/a><\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>is more effective.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wer-sich-bewerben-kann\">3. Who can apply<\/h2>\n<p>How to tell if your project is suitable for this programme:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your organisation is involved in<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Animal welfare<\/strong>, you rehome animals, look after strays, run a sanctuary or manage a wildlife rescue centre.<\/li>\n<li>You are mainly funded by<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>government funding or donations<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>rather than through traditional sales.<\/li>\n<li>Your location doesn\u2019t matter for now \u2013 \u2013, we\u2019re working<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>international<\/strong>, Applications from abroad are expressly welcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We want to make a difference. So, the clearer your mission and the greater the impact you could achieve with a stronger brand, the more suited you are to this programme. But please don\u2019t be put off: first come, first served\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"was-wir-erwarten\">4. What we expect in return<\/h2>\n<p>A free branding project is, for us,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>not a one-way street<\/strong>. We believe in<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Collaboration on an equal footing<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 applies precisely when no fee is involved. A commitment is not created by an invoice, but by mutual respect; therefore, our fundamental wish is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Getting to know each other openly right from the start<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 is the foundation for everything that comes after. It\u2019s important to us that you\u2019re just as keen on the project as we are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After that, it\u2019s up to you to decide<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Whether you choose to play an active part in the process or leave the rest entirely to us is entirely up to you. Either option is fine by us.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permission to publish<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013: The project may be featured as a case study on our website, in our magazine and on our social media channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As your project is completely free of charge, the following are also<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Reference modules<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>an integral part of the collaboration. In the case of a standard, paid project, these same components would result in a discount of 40 % (see section 5 for more details):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A reference image for free use<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>for us, for example, on our website, on social media or as an advert.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A social media post on your channels<\/strong>, in which our joint project is showcased.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A blog post on your website<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>about the collaboration and shared on your channels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Our acknowledgement as the author<\/strong><span> or branding agency i<\/span>in the legal notice section of your website, with a link to our website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>In addition, we\u2019re of course always delighted to receive a positive review on Google or Facebook, or to collaborate on a joint press release. Neither is compulsory, but both are a lovely gesture.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201eWhen we take on a project, it\u2019s not just about the organisation we\u2019re supporting and the animals that will hopefully benefit from it. It\u2019s also about 2bu design \u2013, about the work we\u2019re able to put our heart and soul into, and about the attention that benefits both of us.\u201c<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Katrin Tindler-Kempen<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>| Owner of 2bu design<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nicht-ausgewaehlt\">5. What if you aren\u2019t chosen?<\/h2>\n<p><span>I\u2019m sure there\u2019ll still be a trickle of applications even after the <\/span><strong>two free places<\/strong><span> We are still accepting applications. Therefore, every application that meets the specified requirements will receive a <\/span><strong>guaranteed discount of 20 %<\/strong><span> Here\u2019s to our <a href=\"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/sustainable-branding-for-ethical-brands-2\/\">sustainable branding project<\/a> \u2013, regardless of how many of the following reference modules you can supply. For each additional module, there will be <\/span><strong>10 % discount<\/strong><span>\u00a0on top of that, totalling up to\u00a0<\/span><strong>60 % discount<\/strong><span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n.et_pb_code { border: none !important; color: inherit !important; background: transparent !important; }\n.bu-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:1.5em 0; color: inherit; }\n.bu-table th, .bu-table td { padding:8px 12px; border:none; text-align:left; color: inherit; }\n.bu-table th { border-bottom:2px solid currentColor; }\n.bu-table td { border-bottom:1px dotted #999; }\n.bu-table .num { text-align:right; }\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"bu-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"num\">#<\/th>\n      <th>Campaign<\/th>\n      <th class=\"num\">Discount<\/th>\n      <th>Applies to<\/th>\n      <th>Repeatable<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">1<\/td><td>Reference with image for free use<\/td><td class=\"num\">10 %<\/td><td>first project<\/td><td>Yes, each time a new project is started<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">2<\/td><td>Social media post on customer channels<\/td><td class=\"num\">10 %<\/td><td>first or next project<\/td><td>Yes, each time a new project is started<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">3<\/td><td>Blog post on the client\u2019s website<\/td><td class=\"num\">10 %<\/td><td>first or next project<\/td><td>Yes, at most once a year, up to a maximum of three times in total<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">4<\/td><td>Crediting the author in the publication<\/td><td class=\"num\">10 %<\/td><td>respective touchpoint<\/td><td>Yes, once per touchpoint, where appropriate<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">5<\/td><td>Video testimonial for free use<\/td><td class=\"num\">10 %<\/td><td>next project<\/td><td>No, one-off<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">6<\/td><td>Review on Google or Facebook<\/td><td class=\"num\">Unpaid<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td class=\"num\">7<\/td><td>Press release<\/td><td class=\"num\">Unpaid<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>Our aim is to do something for\u00a0<strong>Animals, People and the Environment<\/strong> to promote \u2013 beyond just animal welfare. Does this mean you\u2019re not an animal welfare NGO, but are instead involved in vegan hospitality, environmental protection, coaching or the health sector, or running a sustainable start-up? The same reference modules and discounts from the \u2013 table above apply to you too, but without the guaranteed 20-% base rate, which applies specifically to animal welfare NGOs. You can find out more about the entire system in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/2budesign.com\/en\/magazine\/trust-as-a-business-strategy-how-2bu-design-puts-its-values-into-practice\/\">Trust as a business strategy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bewerbung-ablauf\">6. How the application process works<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is our standard one<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Coffee Date<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>so we can get to know each other. You can simply book it via our website<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>on Calendly<\/strong><span> e.g. here, below the article <\/span>and please answer the questions about your organisation as fully as you can. The aim is to enable us to prepare for the meeting in advance so that none of us wastes any of our valuable time. Often, this initial conversation alone leads to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Briefing meeting<\/strong>, during which we\u2019ll work together to determine the direction your brand, \u2013, should take and whether both parties can actually meet the conditions set out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--znhbscuzkl\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Free, but not for nothing<\/h3>\n<p>For us, a free branding project is about more than just a one-off gesture: it\u2019s about making a difference for animals in partnership with an animal welfare organisation \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 whilst also raising our own profile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Twice a year<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>let\u2019s make a donation to an animal welfare organisation<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>complete fire protection system<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 positioning, visual foundation and visualisations.<\/li>\n<li>For us, \u2018free\u2019 means:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Visibility<\/strong>, an open-minded introduction at the start and the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Permission to showcase the project<\/strong>, are among them.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s up to you to decide whether you want to play an active part in the process afterwards or hand it over to us.<\/li>\n<li>All applications that meet the requirements have a chance of<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>60 % discount<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 \u2013 so it\u2019s almost always worth applying.<\/li>\n<li>The application begins with a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>a real conversation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--c7ea2dd6-e597-4823-8d00-b258c7a11576\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Do you think your organisation could really do with this opportunity?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--c7ea2dd6-e597-4823-8d00-b258c7a11576\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At 2bu design, we develop<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Brand identities for animal welfare organisations<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013: from positioning to the visual foundation of your brand.<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Two places per year are completely free of charge<\/strong>, all other eligible applications will receive<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>60 % discount<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Book a no-obligation appointment via our website<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Coffee date on Calendly<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>and tell us about your mission. Together, we\u2019ll work out whether your project is a good fit for this format \u2013 \u2013 is open and there\u2019s no sales pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--default_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--default preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/hello-2budesign\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arrange a coffee date<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some values sound good on the \u2018About Us\u2019 page, but never really make a difference in day-to-day life. For us, one of these has now become so concrete that it requires its own application process: twice a year, we take on a complete branding project for the animal welfare organisation \u2013 free of charge. 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