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Tips to Design Website for a Pro Bono Organization
Added: Sep 08, 2011 Level: Beginner Software: http://www.webdesign.org/images/software/1272447157ps.png
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Author: tutoriallounge (http://www.tutoriallounge.com/) More by this author (http://www.webdesign.org/search.php?author=10389)
We all know that non-profit organizations are not very rich organizations therefore they have to be very particular about their spending. Because of having a limited budget and limited manpower, the non-profit organization websites are never really up to the mark. They do not even serve their basic purpose because no one is actually taking care of them. We all know that websites are meant to achieve the purpose of the business and with fewer resources; websites of non-profit organizations do not really achieve anything. If you're feeling extra generous you could even create a matching design for the organization's brochure printing layout.
The good news is that trend is finally changing and even non profit organizations are working hard on making a great website. If you are running a non-profit organization, you need to make a website which is valuable and effective for your organization and it is no longer that difficult. All you need to do is follow the keys given below, in order to be able to run an effective non profit organization website.
Be Very Clear About the Mission of Your Organization
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/20542/Be-Very-Clear-About-the-Mission-of-Your-Organization.jpg
Mostly people are unaware of non-profit organizations and this is exactly why if they visit your website, the first thing they would want to know is what your organization is all about. Your first aim should be to be able to inform the user about the mission of your organization so that they do not feel lost on your website.
In most cases, there is always an About Us page to help users in gaining information about the website. But no one really has this much of time these days so user should be able to get a quick idea about your organization's purpose from your home page. In order to learn more about your organization, visitor can then view the About Us page but the basic purpose of your organization should be clearly visible to the visitor on the home page.
Providing the information of your website on the front page is not that difficult. You can simply provide the introductory lines on the home page and can give a link of 'read more' which will redirect users to About Us page so that they can educate themselves regarding your organization.
History of the Organization
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/20542/Details-Related-to-Your-Non-Profit-Organization.jpg
If an initial introduction appears to be interesting to the user, he would be really interested in getting to know other details related to your non-profit organization and your website should be able to provide the user with it. Your website should not only contain the mission of your organization but it should have every little detail related to the background and history of the organization. You must include details mentioning the founder of the organization and any achievements of the organization.
Be Very Clear of Who Your Target Audience Is
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/20542/Be-Very-Clear-of-Who-Your-Target-Audience-Is.jpg
Designing a website for a non-profit organization can be a little difficult because there could be different kinds of target audiences. A non-profit organization is dealing with a lot of different aspects. So, a website should be designed in a way that it should be accommodating needs of every kind of audience. You will have an audience of people, who are directly related to your organization for instance volunteers, members. You will also have visitors who won't be aware of your organization.
Most importantly, your audience will be of the people for whom organization is working. There would be a lot of people who would be seeking help from a non-profit organization so your website should be providing information for all of these people. Anyone who wants to help by being a member or seeks help should be able to benefit from your website.
Read more: http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-to-design-website-for-a-pro-bono-organization.20542.html#ixzz1oFHk6VdT
Added: Sep 08, 2011 Level: Beginner Software: http://www.webdesign.org/images/software/1272447157ps.png
(http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-to-design-website-for-a-pro-bono-organization.20542.html#)
Author: tutoriallounge (http://www.tutoriallounge.com/) More by this author (http://www.webdesign.org/search.php?author=10389)
We all know that non-profit organizations are not very rich organizations therefore they have to be very particular about their spending. Because of having a limited budget and limited manpower, the non-profit organization websites are never really up to the mark. They do not even serve their basic purpose because no one is actually taking care of them. We all know that websites are meant to achieve the purpose of the business and with fewer resources; websites of non-profit organizations do not really achieve anything. If you're feeling extra generous you could even create a matching design for the organization's brochure printing layout.
The good news is that trend is finally changing and even non profit organizations are working hard on making a great website. If you are running a non-profit organization, you need to make a website which is valuable and effective for your organization and it is no longer that difficult. All you need to do is follow the keys given below, in order to be able to run an effective non profit organization website.
Be Very Clear About the Mission of Your Organization
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/20542/Be-Very-Clear-About-the-Mission-of-Your-Organization.jpg
Mostly people are unaware of non-profit organizations and this is exactly why if they visit your website, the first thing they would want to know is what your organization is all about. Your first aim should be to be able to inform the user about the mission of your organization so that they do not feel lost on your website.
In most cases, there is always an About Us page to help users in gaining information about the website. But no one really has this much of time these days so user should be able to get a quick idea about your organization's purpose from your home page. In order to learn more about your organization, visitor can then view the About Us page but the basic purpose of your organization should be clearly visible to the visitor on the home page.
Providing the information of your website on the front page is not that difficult. You can simply provide the introductory lines on the home page and can give a link of 'read more' which will redirect users to About Us page so that they can educate themselves regarding your organization.
History of the Organization
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/20542/Details-Related-to-Your-Non-Profit-Organization.jpg
If an initial introduction appears to be interesting to the user, he would be really interested in getting to know other details related to your non-profit organization and your website should be able to provide the user with it. Your website should not only contain the mission of your organization but it should have every little detail related to the background and history of the organization. You must include details mentioning the founder of the organization and any achievements of the organization.
Be Very Clear of Who Your Target Audience Is
http://www.webdesign.org/img_articles/20542/Be-Very-Clear-of-Who-Your-Target-Audience-Is.jpg
Designing a website for a non-profit organization can be a little difficult because there could be different kinds of target audiences. A non-profit organization is dealing with a lot of different aspects. So, a website should be designed in a way that it should be accommodating needs of every kind of audience. You will have an audience of people, who are directly related to your organization for instance volunteers, members. You will also have visitors who won't be aware of your organization.
Most importantly, your audience will be of the people for whom organization is working. There would be a lot of people who would be seeking help from a non-profit organization so your website should be providing information for all of these people. Anyone who wants to help by being a member or seeks help should be able to benefit from your website.
Read more: http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/design-principles/tips-to-design-website-for-a-pro-bono-organization.20542.html#ixzz1oFHk6VdT