Nonprofit Web Design | Island Reach Ministry

Missionary family fundraising website

Island Reach Ministry is a missionary family serving in Exuma, Bahamas, working to establish the first orphanage on the island. When evaluating similar nonprofit and missionary websites, the team noticed that many had outdated user interfaces and poor user experiences that hindered their fundraising efforts. This project demonstrates how missionary and nonprofit organizations can improve their online presence with modern, compelling design that effectively communicates their mission and drives donations.

Affiliation:

Island Reach Ministry

Deliverables

Fundraising Website

Project period:

6 weeks

Team members:

Preview:

https://islandreachministry.org

The challenge

Many missionary and nonprofit websites struggle with outdated designs that fail to effectively communicate their mission or inspire donations. These sites often lack compelling storytelling, have confusing navigation, and don't optimize the donation process. For a missionary family working to establish the first orphanage in Exuma, Bahamas, having an effective online presence is crucial for reaching supporters worldwide and securing the funding needed for this vital community project.

The solution

The design strategy focused on creating an emotionally compelling website that clearly communicates the mission, showcases the impact of donations, and streamlines the giving process. The layout prioritizes storytelling through powerful imagery and testimonials, while making it simple for supporters to understand the need and contribute to the orphanage project.

Mission impact showcase

Instead of having visitors search through multiple pages to understand the mission, they should immediately see the impact of their potential contribution on the landing page. Clear sections showcase the orphanage project, current progress, and how donations directly help children in need. Each section includes compelling imagery and a prominent donate button, perfect for integrating with secure payment processors and donor management systems.

Donation options

Many nonprofit websites display donation options through simple text links or basic forms, which fail to inspire generosity. Interactive donation cards are an effective way to present giving levels while showcasing the direct impact of each contribution. These cards immediately communicate what each donation amount can accomplish for the orphanage project, making it easy for supporters to choose their level of involvement.

Organized donor resources

Typically, missionary and nonprofit FAQs are presented as overwhelming lists covering everything from donation policies to mission details. However, supporters looking for specific information about the orphanage project, donation methods, or volunteer opportunities can become frustrated by disorganized content. Creating segmented resource sections organized by donor interests - such as "About the Mission," "Donation Information," and "Getting Involved" - keeps supporters engaged and helps them find exactly what they need to take action.