Why to start your nonprofit’s blog today
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Why to start your nonprofit’s blog today

I talk to a lot of nonprofits considering starting a blog, or even considering for several years now.   But the smart small businesses and nonprofits use their blogs regularly for many reasons, and not just the ones you may expect.  There are definite benefits to getting started with your blog sooner rather than later, and this post will explain why.

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What you need before hiring a designer to build a new website for your nonprofit organization
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What you need before hiring a designer to build a new website for your nonprofit organization

After working with many nonprofits over the years, I’ve found there are specific differences between a nonprofit and a general small business. The purpose of this blog post is two fold: to help you to brainstorm and clarify your ideas as an organization to ensure your on the same page from the start, and so you have direction already when your designer starts asking you questions, eliminating back and forth emailing before it starts! 

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Best Examples of Church and Ministry Squarespace Website Designs and Inspiration (Part 1)
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Best Examples of Church and Ministry Squarespace Website Designs and Inspiration (Part 1)

Building an effective and engaging website for a nonprofit organisation is crucial to maintain a feeling approachability and connection with the people you want to help, and those you want to engage to help the cause.  I use and love Squarespace for my client’s nonprofit sites because you can have a modern, easy to use website, and manage it yourself too!  To make your site and organization stand apart from the rest, here are a few guidelines to review to ensure you’re giving the best first impression.

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The best free stock photography websites for nonprofit organizations
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The best free stock photography websites for nonprofit organizations

Sometimes you’re looking for free photography for your nonprofit, and you want to ensure you have full permission to use it. With my own website design clients, I do a lot of work sourcing stock photography that’s on-brand and makes the best first impression. Sometimes, though, for social media, and other digital needs you’ll need to search for yourself.

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Best Practices for your Self-Managed Nonprofit Website
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Best Practices for your Self-Managed Nonprofit Website

Building an effective and engaging website for a nonprofit organisation is crucial to maintain a feeling approachability and connection with the people you want to help, and those you want to engage to help the cause. To make your site and organization stand apart from the rest, here are a few guidelines to review to ensure you’re giving the best first impression.

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What is the best website builder for a nonprofit organization?
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What is the best website builder for a nonprofit organization?

As a designer, I’m a firm believer in the flexibility and support that Squarespace offers as a tool for building and managing a nonprofit website.  Over the years, I’ve built many sites for churches, nonprofits, and other organizations, and I get the same questions from potential clients each time: Can Squarespace handle the needs of our nonprofit?  Won’t it be too difficult for our staff to learn how to manage the website? Will we have to hire you for every little update we want to make? Good news! The vast majority of the time, Squarespace is a terrific option for your nonprofit, charitable organization or community group. Let’s chat more about why.

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