Can A Serious Nonprofit Afford A Less Than Professional Website?

To be taken seriously by your colleagues, your donors and those you serve, a nonprofit must convey that it takes its work seriously. Your website either underscores your professional image or undermines it — because almost everyone today senses the difference between a good website and one that falls short. Whether they’re conscious of it or not, they notice:

• if the pages look up-to-date and attractive
• if information is clearly conveyed
• if the site is easy to navigate
• if it's too slick – with too little substance?
• if they are inspired or motivated by the message? Does it feel genuine?

Done right, you convey your message well and make that all-important connection with your community: you're heard.

So paying too little can be unwise. Good web design tacitly tells the world who and what you are and how worthwhile your mission is. When you use inexperienced designers, they often can’t convey that vital but unwritten message.

Granted, you can also pay too much for your website. But if you choose your designer carefully and plan well, your website doesn't need to cost the earth.

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"When our nationally known youth leadership organization needed a web site revamp, Organic-Design came through. We needed a site that would be easy-to-use and youth- and volunteer-oriented yet one that contained comprehensive information about our programs for schools, students, parents and even donors. Donna Freiermuth provided expertise, ideas and a can-do attitude that was refreshing. She worked closely with us to thoroughly understand our needs and the needs of every site visitor.

"And all her work was on-time and on-budget.

"Today, I think HOBY has an exceptional web site that is informative for users and one that is easy-to-update when needed. Organic-Design was a dedicated partner in making it a reality. You can count on Donna to make it happen."

Chris McCarty
President and CEO
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
www.HOBY.org