64 Reasons Your Non-Profit Will Benefit from a Wix Website and Professional Designer
- Deah Curry PhD
- Feb 12, 2019
- 3 min read

Are you a volunteer, staff member, or member of a board of directors for a 501(c)3 non-profit organization? Do you have a feeling that your organization's website could be performing better for you than it is, but not sure how to accomplish that? Maybe your organization doesn't even have a website, and your word of mouth efforts to get donations are suffering. If so, this blog post is for you.
Not only are modern, technologically up to date websites vital for retail and service businesses, they are also crucial for non-profit organizations that rely on donations and grants for operational and program funding. In both cases, the basic purpose is the same -- to exude a well-managed, fiscally trustworthy, currently existing, and open-for-business entity.
Earning and keeping the attention of your donor audience has never been more important. Because most donors these days are accustomed to doing some internet research on potential recipients of their philanthropic dollars, a good website that tells them what they are looking for is absolutely essential.
18 Points that Make for a Good Website
visually clean, uncluttered, attractive pages
clear prompts telling visitors what you want them to do
large photos of your activities, service recipients, volunteers, and staff
simple, succinct content that is emotionally compelling
easy to read, navigate, and understand pages
good contrast colors, larger font size, narrower content columns for ADA compliance
instruction on who to contact to volunteer, or to receive services
continuous stream of success stories / confirmation of how donations are spent (via a site blog)
a map for how to find you, listing of hours of operation
linked logos for supporting organizations, if any
strategically placed donation buttons
well crafted data protection and cookie policies
an events calendar if you have fundraisers
staff photos and bios
mission and vision statement, organizational history
well placed and direct calls to action
social media links or feeds
video interviews of staff, volunteers, and recipients
25 Advantages that Wix Provides
fully customizable website templates to choose from
blank slate editing for the advanced designer
drag and drop editing -- put page elements anywhere you want them
special effects for injecting movement into static pages
ability to upload your own fonts
use of dozens of internet-safe fonts
ability to change hex codes to get your perfect colors
customizable newsletter subscription and contact forms
easy html5 coding options for proper headlines and paragraphs
extensive free library of stock images and vector art
additional low cost stock images available
add keyword tags to any photo in image library
ability to upload your own photos, videos, and audio files
ability to create volunteer application forms and surveys
free companion site for cell phone viewing
blog pages that smoothly integrate into any Wix website
ability to allow contributors to blog
ability to blog from desktop, laptop, and phone
domain connection to 3rd party name servers (keep your domain where it is)
can receive domain transfer, manage site and domain from your Wix account
availability of domain specific email address purchase (via G Suite)
can use 3rd party email, Wix account will store emails and forward to your own inbox
2 integrated wizards for search engine optimization
extensive written help instructions on all topics
many more special features
21 Benefits of Working with a Professional Wix Designer
Saves you the time and frustration of learning to use the editing tools
Give you the latest expertise in design and behind scenes technology
Sets up 301 redirects to save SEO if your are moving to Wix from another platform
Helps edit your content for best donor-attraction effect
Knows how to design so reader is lead down a page to an action (donate!)
Knows where to put buttons and forms for most use by site visitors
Designs to minimize visual clutter and maximize reader rapport
Knows copyright laws regarding websites
Knows data protection and cookie disclosure requirements
Ensures everything functions as it is supposed to
Runs the SEO wizards for you and submits site map to Google
Adjusts mobile view so the site is stellar on cell phones
Anticipates future page needs, can create then hide from public view
Can provide self-help instructions
Will make minor edits at no charge
Has a community of 2500+ Wix designers to help problem solve if needed
Has access to experts who can subcontract if Wix code is needed (unlikely)
Can use back up systems so your site is never lost or ruined
Can create and add a favicon for browser tabs
Can create and add a social share image for your site
Guarantees your site is SSL/TLS secure
Ready to get your website updated so that you can show off your organization to its best potential? Ready to connect better with your donor base and start drawing in more of their generosity?
If you are a legally constituted 501(c)3 you might qualify for my special offer for non-profits. Email me today for a free, no-pressure consult.
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