Website needed for my non profit organization

About the Organization

The Inclusive Living Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through transitional support, mental health services, independent living skills, and inclusive community development. Our mission is to create pathways that empower individuals to live meaningful, self-directed, and connected lives.

Project Objective

To create a modern, accessible, and professional nonprofit website that:

Clearly communicates our mission and programs

Helps families and partners understand the services we offer

Makes donating (including cryptocurrency donations) easy and secure

Showcases impact, organizational values, and opportunities for involvement

Strengthens credibility and supports long-term growth

Scope of Work (What I Need the Freelancer to Do)
A. Discovery & Planning

Review organizational materials (mission, programs, policies)

Recommend the best platform (WordPress, Webflow, Wix, etc.)

Create a website structure & sitemap

B. Design

Develop a clean, modern, inclusive design

Provide mockups/wireframes for approval

Use accessible color contrast, fonts, and layout

Fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile

C. Website Development

The website should include the following pages/sections:

1. Home Page

Hero banner with mission statement

Key programs overview

Call-to-action buttons (Donate, Learn More, Contact Us)

Impact statements or testimonials (placeholder content available)

2. About Us

Mission & vision

Founder’s story

Board of Directors (bios + photos)

Organizational values

3. Programs & Services

Transitional support

Mental health support

Independent living / life skills

Family support

International education support initiatives

4. Get Involved

Volunteer opportunities

Partnerships and collaborations

Speaking requests or consulting

5. Donate

Traditional donation options (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

Recurring donation capability

Explanation of how donations are used

6. Cryptocurrency Donations

Explanation of why we accept crypto

List of accepted cryptocurrencies

Wallet addresses and/or QR codes

Simple instructions for donors

Disclaimer text (provided by client)

7. Blog / News / Resource Hub

For family support, updates, and announcements

Easy-to-use templates so the team can add posts later

8. Contact Page

Contact form with spam-protection

Email address, mailing address

Optional: Simple intake form for support inquiries

9. Governance & Policies

Bylaws summary

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Donation Policies

Any other nonprofit compliance pages

D. Functionality Requirements

Easy-to-use CMS (WordPress, Webflow, or similar)

Mobile-first responsive design

Donation integration (traditional + crypto)

Contact forms with anti-spam

Newsletter signup (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar)

Basic SEO setup (meta descriptions, alt text, etc.)

Analytics integration (Google Analytics or alternative)

Accessibility best practices

Website security & SSL setup

Fast loading and optimized images

E. Final Handover Requirements

Admin access to the full site

Written or video training on updating content

Documentation on editing pages and posting blogs

30–60 days of post-launch support for minor adjustments

Candidate Requirements

Experience building nonprofit or mission-driven websites

Strong design portfolio with modern, clean layouts

Familiarity with donation platforms (Stripe, PayPal)

Ability to integrate crypto donation functionality

Strong communication and timeline management

Ability to explain technical details simply

What I (the Client) Will Provide

Below is a complete checklist of what YOU need to have ready for the freelancer:

A. Organizational Information

Mission statement

Vision & purpose

Program descriptions

Founder bio (short + long)

Board of Directors list + bios

Donation policies

Cryptocurrency donation policy

Any other organizational policies

B. Branding & Visual Assets

Logo files (PNG/SVG + transparent versions)

Brand colors

Brand fonts

Professional photos (leadership, events, programs)

Preferred style references (examples of websites you like)

C. Technical Items

Domain login

Hosting login (or approval to purchase hosting)

SSL certificate (or permission to enable via hosting)

Professional email (info@inclusivelivingfoundation.org
)

Newsletter platform login (Mailchimp/ConvertKit)

D. Donation Setup

Stripe/PayPal accounts

Crypto wallet addresses

QR codes for crypto wallets

Any legal disclaimers for donations

Instructions for donors needing receipts

E. Content Preparation

Website copy or rough drafts for main pages

Photos and graphics

Blog categories (if using a blog)

Vision for tone (professional, warm, inclusive, etc.)