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Web Resources for NGOs and Nonprofits. Versión Español Introduction A question asked by many nonprofits and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is, "What resources are available for non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations in developing countries that want to set up their own web site? " This document presents some of the resources available, discusses how you might approach setting up your own web site, issues to consider, and gives a few practical tips. If you are looking for information on how to set up your own Internet Service Provider (ISP), then please see our ISP Resource Document instead. The Question Restated We start our discussion by reiterating the following question: What resources are available for non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations in developing countries that want to set up their own web site?

This general question breaks down to sub-questions something like this: How can my organization setup a web site? These questions are open-ended as there are many ways to approach answering them. Create a Nonprofit Facebook Page in 3 Easy Steps » Blazing Moon. Step 1: Contemplate Ask your­self this ques­tion: “Why am I doing this?” (This is a pretty good ques­tion to ask before doing most things.) If you can’t answer that ques­tion clearly and specif­i­cally, you should do more think­ing before you make a Page. Answers like “Because everybody’s doing it” and “Because some­body asked me why we’re not on Face­book” don’t count.

There’s been much dis­cus­sion of why and whether non­prof­its should cre­ate Pages, and I won’t dupli­cate that here. If you’re still think­ing this through you might find some of these resources helpful: How­ever, less has been writ­ten about how (in detail) to cre­ate a Page. Is that because it’s easy? If you use the wrong tool Face­book reserves the right to take action up to and includ­ing dis­abling your per­sonal Face­book account. Since a good num­ber of peo­ple aren’t all of those things, here’s a lit­tle help. Step 2: Avoid a Seri­ous Mistake Is Face­book mean enough to do this? Do you? “Pro­file” “Page” “Group” Edit Page. How to Choose the Right Web Design Company for Your Nonprofit. Your nonprofit has been putting off rebuilding the website for a couple of years and now, when you finally have time between your event planning, volunteer management and fundraising, your staff has decided it’s time for something new.

As you sit down to start the process, you might realize that it’s not like buying a box of pens. It’s a big investment, and thus, something you want to make sure you handle correctly. While every nonprofit’s case varies and the best steps may differ based on your needs, we’ve outlined a process here to help you hire the right company and hopefully provide you the direction you need to create the best website for your nonprofit. I want to add a disclaimer before we start walking through the process. Alright, now that that’s out of the way. 1. Before jumping on the phone to call all the web design companies you know, it’s a good idea to compile some important information.

Who is going to be the point person on the project? 2. How to Search for Web Companies. Open Web Design - Download Free Web Design Templates. Open Source Web Design - Download free web design templates. Tips for Designing (or Redesigning) a Nonprofit Web Site. Non Profit Websites: 10 Keys to Success. Non profit organizations tend to have limited budgets and limited involvement from members for planning, designing and maintaining websites.

This often results in a site that doesn’t really achieve everything that it could for the organization and the people involved. In recent years there has been an increasing number of organizations that are doing great things with their websites and truly making them valuable and effective. In this article we’ll look at the keys to an effective non-profit organization website, while showcasing some examples from specific sites. If your organization is looking for an affordable and professional website, please see the free websites that we have to offer for non-profit organizations and churches. 1. Many of the visitors that will be arriving at the website will not be familiar with the organization. There are a number of different ways to help convey a message of mission or purpose on a home page. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Non-Profit Web Design - Association Custom Website Design for Nonprofit Organizations.

How to Build a Non-Profit Organization Website. Free Web Hosting Services for Nonprofits | Grassroots.org | Free Services for Nonprofits. Your organization is looking to build its first web presence. There is anxiety and stress in not only designing the site, but finding the right company to host your website. Through a Grassroots.org membership, Bluehost.com gives your organization a lifetime of free web hosting. Now, you have no risk in building your first site with one of top rated hosting companies.

The beauty of Bluehost is that it supports a novice user in starting their first site, but also, gives you the ability to grow with more advanced coding languages. Changing the theme of your w ebsite can happen as easily as browsing through an extensive list of free themes. It'll be up to you to produce the content to attract supporters to your page. How it Works Grassroots.org is able to provide a powerful hosting package to our nonprofit members (Silver and Gold Guidestar Participants only) through our partnership with BlueHost. Check out the full list of features in our plan free web hosting. Apply Now.

Non Profit Website Design: Examples and Best Practices. Advertisement Non profit websites share many of the same best practices as any website. They need to be user friendly, easily navigable, and use appropriate fonts, colors, and other design elements. But often a non profit website needs to offer more than your typical corporate site. A non profit’s website needs to make it easy to find out more about their cause, to donate money, and to become more involved. It needs to make it easy for media contacts to find the information they need and the contact information of key personnel. Below are a list of best practices for designing non profit websites followed by some examples of non profit websites that are getting things right. 1. Donations are a necessary thing for every non profit organization out there.

There are a few things to keep in mind when creating a donor-friendly site. Second, make the actual donation process as painless as possible. 2. Getting media attention can have a huge impact on a non profit organization. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.