Custom Non-Profit Website for the Charles River Center
New Website for a Non-Profit Organization.
Key Features
- Dynamic post slider on the homepage allows the organization to promote upcoming events and the latest news
- Easily browse the services offered by the Charles River Center using a search tool that allows filtering by keyword, age range, service type and service locations
- Donation forms are integrated directly into the website that collect payments through PayPal
- The website includes a built in translation tool that works with Google Translate. This allows visitors to view the website in 10 different languages
What We Did
- Provided custom WordPress website design services that focused on making the website easy to navigate for all visitors
- Built the website to have call to actions and information for donors, supporters and individuals receiving services
- Added an employee hub page allowing employees to have quick links to the most important programs and also search for specific resources
- Organized over 20 different services into service categories that can be filtered by a number of different ways making it easy for individuals to find the services they are looking for
Fully Responsive
Beautifully presented across all responsive devices
Visitors on the website are always using different devices and screen sizes. We provided responsive website design so the website is easy to access and looks great no matter what device you are on!
Background.
Charles River Center’s mission is to empower and support people with developmental disabilities by offering high-quality, individualized opportunities that foster independence and community inclusion. Their old website was disorganized and difficult to navigate. When we started the project we added a website poll to their old website to collect feedback from visitors on if the website was easy to use, what they were looking for and what they could not find. The data come back and showed that many visitors found the website difficult to navigate and they could also not find simple things such as the addresses for their multiple locations. We incorporated this feedback and structured the website to feature all services and locations while utilizing a mega menu on the website. This allowed us to better display the different pages and sections of the website including general information pages, news, events, careers and more! After launching the website we activated the same website poll and saw a huge turnaround with the feedback. Visitors were finding the information they needed and provided feedback that the website was easy to navigate. Looking for a website design company for non-profits? Contact us and we would love to work with your organization!
Charles River Center Web Design Walkthrough.
Before
The old website had an outdated design and was difficult to navigate.
After
The new website featured the latest news and events on the homepage banner. It also included key information and a search bar to find services quickly.
Advanced Search Bar
Custom Filtering & Keyword Search.
The Charles River Center offers over 20 different services across a wide range of age groups and service types. In order to make it easy for visitors to find the service they are looking for, we incorporated a custom search bar allowing visitors to simply enter a keyword or filter by age, service type and service location. This is controlled with a powerful search tool that has custom weights for search terms and a fast response time. With the advanced search tool, we are able to accurately provide the services that match what visitors are looking for resulting in a seamless website experience.
Tips for Building the Best Website for a Non-Profit.
Non-profits like the Charles River Center use their websites to communicate their mission and purpose, promote events, and increase visibility in the community. In order to fulfill those needs, we start with a general wireframe of web pages to include with feedback from what is important to the client. This foundation allows us to start the framework for all of our non-profit clients’ websites. To learn more about our tips for building the best websites for non-profits, read our blog!
