Strategic thinker. Creative designer. Successful business owner. Trusted advisor to senior for-profit and non-profit decision makers. Jonathan Cleveland is all of these. Since founding Cleveland Design in Boston, he has forged strong business relationships with a wide range of global clients, from Fortune 100 market leaders to innovative startups and non-profit organizations. Under his leadership, the team at Cleveland Design creates brand experiences that engage and inspire, combined with marketing strategy that is smart, strategic and effective.
His strategic approach to communications has earned Jonathan the respect of clients like Thomson Reuters, Honeywell, Fidelity Investments, and Carrier, who count him as a valued advisor for key marketing and branding initiatives. For industry leaders like Sensitech, Jonathan has led the effort to create fresh global brands that play a major role in achieving corporate marketing objectives.
An established thought leader in the field of design and marketing for nonprofits, Jonathan co-authored Designing for the Greater Good: The Best of Cause Marketing and Nonprofit Design (Harper Collins). His design work for the Divinity School at Harvard University and the School at the Art Institute of Chicago has earned Jonathan CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Awards for both campaigns. He shares his insights with other designers as a featured speaker and panelist for industry seminars and webinars. Jonathan’s work has been featured in design books and industry publications, and has been recognized through international design awards.