Your creative department is officially in session.
Stop hiring vendors.
‍Start working with a partner.
You already know the pattern:
A flyer → 😒

Then a webpage → 😕

Then a better flyer → 😞

Then an email that actually explains the thing → 😢

Then another email because the first one was too long → 😭

Then a board deck + fundraising pitch → 😠

Then a fundraising letter → 😡 

Then social graphics → 🤬
Then tomorrow happens.
District Design Group exists to make all that easier.
We’re a subscription-based creative, communications, and strategy team, with an emphasis on synagogue life.
No re-scoping every month
No nickel-and-diming
No "is this included" anxiety
Work with a team that knows your world and shows up every month.
The Lineup: Choose Your Vibe

Aleph

Your creative bench. Steady, on-brand execution and light strategy that keep everything moving without drama.

You send the ask. We send back finished, usable work.

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Monthly Investment
$3,500
Capacity
20-25 hours/month
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Bet

Your communications shop in a box. We move from maintenance to momentum, shaping what goes out, tightening the message, and amplifying your voice across channels.

Proactive strategy. High-speed creative. Real partnership.
Monthly Investment
$6,500
Capacity
35-45 hours/month
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Gimel

Executive strategy plus full creative leadership. We operate like your in-house team, from code to campaign framing to high-stakes board and donor storytelling.

Senior-level thinking. Deep bandwidth. Total alignment.
Monthly Investment
$12,500
Capacity
80+ hours/month
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your synagogue's heart beat

Aleph

Monthly Investment
$3,500
Your creative bench
‍For teams who know what they need and want it done well. This tier covers asset creation and light strategy.
Capacity
~20-25 hours/month
Key Services
  • Basic website maintenance and small content updates
  • Email layouts and light copy

  • Flyers, posters, and event graphics

  • Social media assets

  • Programs, signage, and templates

  • Pitch deck polish

  • Brand-consistent design oversight

  • Monthly strategy check-in
You send the ask.

We send back finished, usable work.

Fast. Clean. On brand.

No hiring. No chasing freelancers. No explaining.
Canva to your board.
Think of this as your brand's personal trainer - we keep you looking fit, professional, and ready for anything.
our most popular gear

Bet

Monthly Investment
$6,500
Your communciations shop in a box
Includes everything in Aleph plus we become a key part of your regular weekly routine.
Capacity
~35-45 hours/month
Added Services
  • Redesign and launch a new website, email templates, and associated assets

  • Weekly or bi-weekly email communications

  • Campaign planning for holidays and initiatives

  • Website page builds and ongoing updates

  • Coordinated visuals and language across channels

  • Editorial support and rewrites

  • Brand evolution and sub-brand support as needed
We help you decide:

What actually needs to go out.

What can wait.

What’s too long.

What’s unclear.

Things stop feeling duct-taped.

Communications get calmer, clearer, and more intentional.
This is "fractional" support with a "full-time" heart. We’re in the trenches with you, celebrating every win like it’s our own.
the total creative immersion

Gimel

Monthly Investment
$12,500
Executive strategy + full creative leadership
Includes everything in Aleph and Bet, plus senior-level strategic support and direct access to a seasoned executive and their trusted network.

Strategy support is led by a team of current and former Jewish communal leaders, with access to a broader network of senior creatives and specialists as needed.

This is not consulting theater. It’s hands-on thinking, shaping, and writing from someone who understands synagogue life, leadership dynamics, and fundraising realities.
Capacity
~80+ hours/month
More Added Services
  • Leadership-level strategic partnership 

  • Executive and board ghostwriting
  • Fundraising strategy and donor-facing messaging
  • Campaign framing and narrative development
  • Major initiative positioning
  • Sensitive or high-stakes communications
  • Priority turnaround and deeper creative bandwidth
Especially valuable if:
  • Leadership-level strategic partnership 

  • Executive and board ghostwriting
  • Fundraising strategy and donor-facing messaging
  • Campaign framing and narrative development
  • Major initiative positioning
  • Sensitive or high-stakes communications
  • Priority turnaround and deeper creative bandwidth
This is "fractional" support with a "full-time" heart. We’re in the trenches with you, celebrating every win like it’s our own.
We bridge the gap between vision and execution by uniting technology, creativity, and strategy to solve big challenges.

Our work is about people, not just pixels. This is how we turn big challenges into solutions that actually work.

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your question answered
You Asked. We Listened.
We’ve noticed a pattern. Here are the answers to the things you’re likely wondering about right now.
Is this just a website or a branding project?
No. We work at the "Kehillah" level—designing how your positioning, member UX, communications, and technology operate as one unified system. While a beautiful website is a common output, our true goal is a digital sanctuary that functions flawlessly as your congregation grows and your needs evolve.
Who is District Design Group for?
We partner with ambitious community leaders and synagogues—like Adas Israel, Beth Yeshurun, and Tifereth Israel—who have outgrown ad-hoc solutions. We are for teams that need their member portals, communication strategies, and donor systems to work together with the same precision we bring to federal agencies like the NIH or SSA.
How are you different from a standard agency?
Standard agencies deliver a list of "to-dos." We design systems. We aren't just an "output" shop; we are team players who integrate directly into your ecosystem to enhance synergy across your project landscape. We ensure your positioning and technology reinforce each other over the long term, rather than just solving a temporary problem.
Do you handle the execution, or just the strategy?
Both. We specialize in "Strategic Implementation." Most organizations suffer from a gap where their high-level vision doesn't match their digital reality. We bridge that by designing the underlying architecture—from secure cloud hosting to USWDS-inspired interfaces—and then building the high-leverage infrastructure to run it.
Why not just hire an in-house communications director?
You could—but we are faster to onboard and offer a full brain trust of senior "technologists, creatives, and strategists" for a fraction of the cost. You get high-level design firepower and full-stack development without the full-time overhead or training period.
So you also do deep technical development?
Definitely. Our team is experienced in everything from front-end design to complex full-stack engineering. Whether it’s integrating custom member data, leveraging AI for better engagement, or transitioning to a secure cloud architecture, we’ve got you covered.
What is your cancellation policy?
No lock-ins. No drama. We believe in our value, but we know things change. If you need to stop, we’ll wrap up current tasks, hand over all your assets, and ensure a clean break so your community never skips a beat.
Every Congregation Is Different
Let’s Find What Works for Your Synagogue.

Choose a time that works for you and we’ll connect for a 30-minute Zoom chat.

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