Learn More About WEBSITES for Nonprofits
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4 EASY CLICKS TO A FREE VERSION OF ASANA (BYPASS THEIR PAYWALL)
Nonprofit digital expert Dani MacGregor shows you how to bypass the insanely clever and tricky ASANA paywall in 4 easy clicks; unlocking the free version for your charity forever.
HOW YOUR CHARITY MUST PIVOT SINCE AMAZON SMILES IS DONE
Explore a simple, easy, and fun solution that nonprofit web designer and digital expert, Dani MacGregor thinks every charity should be using instead of Amazon Smiles.
LEARN THE 3 TOP TECH TOOLS WORTHY OF YOUR FUNDS AS A CHARITY
Learn the 3 top tech tools for your nonprofit worthy of your funds from nonprofit web designer and digital expert, Dani MacGregor.
THE 1 ELEMENT CREATING DISTRUST ON YOUR SQUARESPACE WEBSITE + MAKES YOU LOOK SILLY
Learn from nonprofit designer Dani MacGregor, the 1 element on Squarespace websites that create distrust and makes your charity look silly.
HOW TO MAKE A NONPROFIT IN 3 EASY STEPS
Learn the 3 easy steps to make a nonprofit and get started today!
EXCITING SQUARESPACE 7.1 EDITOR UPDATE | SAVED SECTIONS ARE HERE
Learn what you need to know before you use the new Saved Sections for 7.1 from Squarespace.
APPRECIATION SEASON - LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE
Ok, so other than your numerous efforts of saying “thank you”, showing your gratitude and impact, how else can you do to show your appreciation to your volunteers, donors and staff?
Here are my favorite last minute ways to show them you care.
3 ITEMS TO ADD TO YOUR TO DO LIST TODAY - THEN LEAVE THE REST FOR NEXT YEAR
I wanted to explore the 3 items I want you to add to your calendar TODAY. That way you can have some much needed rest as giving season comes to a close.
Pop your planner window up next to this blog and let’s get going.
MERCH/MATTERS - SUPPORT FOSTER KIDS
We thought we would use some time on the blog to go in depth with all of our Merch That Matters products. So… let’s dig into my MERCH THAT MATTERS that supports the SPEAK UP FOR KIDS.
Let’s explore this fun design, the unique products + see how your purchase helps their cause.
SPOTLIGHT - The Healthcare Navigation Project
SPOTLIGHT - THE HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION PROJECT Meet Lauren Kopsick, Founder of the 2022 Charity of the Year Winners - The Healthcare Navigation Project. Not only is Lauren passionate, articulate and effective leader in the non profit arena but a momma who lived health navigation. Lauren shares her keen insight and profound knowledge below. Check it out!
IN FUNDRAISING: IT’S A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT
GUEST POST - BEN CHAMBERS Ben of Team Kat & Mouse spent the last decade working across a wide range of nonprofit and public advocacy organizations. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with experience working as a consultant for small nonprofits and large organizations ENJOY!
MERCH/MATTERS - SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REFORM
We thought we would use some time on the blog to go in depth with all of our Merch That Matters products. So… let’s dig into my MERCH THAT MATTERS that supports EARTHJUSTICE.
Let’s explore this fun design, the unique products + see how your purchase helps their cause.
5 STEPS TO GET YOUR WEBSITE READY FOR END OF YEAR GIVING
Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday and the big guy… #GIVINGTUESDAY. Giving Tuesday signals the start of the non-profit holiday giving season. If you are JUST NOW thinking and looking at your website, its ok. I Got You. Welcome to The Charity Design Co’s Blog… get comfy and nestle in for some quick tips.
MERCH/MATTERS - SUPPORT LITERACY
We thought we would use some time on the blog to go in depth with all of our Merch That Matters products. So… let’s dig into my MERCH THAT MATTERS that supports BOOK AID INTERNATIONAL.
Let’s explore this fun design, the unique products + see how your purchase helps their cause.
YOU’VE BUILT A STRATEGIC PLAN… NOW WHAT?!
GUEST POST - AMY MAUSER Amy of Team Kat & Mouse has spent over 2 decades building and leading fundraising teams within non-profits. She always asks the right question to get everyone involved in discovering the best solution. ENJOY!
MERCH/MATTERS - SUPPORT ST JUDE
We thought we would use some time on the blog to go in depth with all of our Merch That Matters products. So… let’s dig into my MERCH THAT MATTERS that supports ST JUDE.
Let’s explore this fun design, the unique products + see how your purchase helps their cause.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND GROW THE OLD…
GUEST POST - SHARON KITROSER Sharon of Team Kat & Mouse has spent over 25 years in media sales and management. Her energy, enthusiasm, budget attainment focus, corporate expertise, and business acumen is invaluable. ENJOY!
THE CHARITY DESIGN CO - ON SQUARESPACE MARKETPLACE
This week is going to be a bit more personal. A closer look into my world as a designer, contractor and champion for nonprofits.
The past few weeks have been a lesson in self advocacy professionally and I just wanted to share a major win for The Charity Design Co. ENJOY
IF THE WORLD ENDS… HOW TO BACK UP YOUR SQUARESPACE WEBSITE
One of the biggest selling features of Squarespace to my clients is that is as low maintenance as you can get when it comes to website real estate. There are not any pesky updates, plugins and themes that have to be checked.
BUT, should the world end and implode and the worst possible scenario happen… take these steps below to keep your Squarespace website backed up.
THE FIRST 3 THINGS YOUR DONORS WANT TO SEE WHEN THEY LAND ON YOUR WEBSITE
Life is moving, like wicked fast. If someone is going to give your charity FREE money, you better prove your legitimacy immediately. We have discussed at length the things you should have on your charity’s homepage, the website as a whole and other ways to get your donors to open their pockets…
…but what 3 things are the donors looking for that you can do a checklist for right now?!