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Many nonprofits are noticing changes in how people find and interact with their websites. Search results look different, web traffic patterns are shifting, and AI is increasingly shaping how people research information online. This article explores what’s changing, why traffic may look different, and where nonprofits can focus their attention with confidence.

We help foundations thrive online with accessible websites, CRM integrations, and donation tools that strengthen impact and donor trust. In this article, we look at why strong communications matter to philanthropy and share examples of foundation websites we’ve designed to make complex work more visible, accessible, and actionable.

Building a strategic, functional, accessible, and beautiful website takes time. At Mangrove, we work with organizations who care deeply about their missions and communities, taking the time needed to build sites that serve audiences, meet accessibility standards, and stand the test of time. In this article, we break down key factors that influence how long a site can take to build.

Once your website project is underway, it’s natural to start thinking about launch day. But the time between kickoff and go-live offers meaningful opportunities to connect with your community, build momentum, and share the “why” behind your new site. In this article, we explore how the pre-launch phase can become one of the most strategic parts of a multi-month website journey.

An annual report is about more than just sharing financials—it’s a strategic opportunity to tell your brand’s story. With compelling design, strong storytelling, and impactful visuals, you can create a report that informs, inspires, and leaves a lasting impression.

A key element of any high-performing website is a well-crafted content strategy. A thoughtful strategy helps guide visitors through your site, build trust, and inspire action. We share the key steps we take to create content strategies that support organizational goals and help websites drive results.

What motivates a donor to give to an organization? While alignment with personal values and causes is important, trust is a key factor. So, how can nonprofits build that trust? We explore three ways your nonprofit can add financial data to its website to establish credibility and inspire support.

Modern websites are sleek, visually appealing, and regularly updated to stay current with design trends. As digital and social landscapes continue to evolve, we have a responsibility to acknowledge the different needs of people who use technology. Here, we explore practical ways to prioritize accessibility and why it’s essential for creating inclusive websites.

Your website may be visually striking and filled with valuable content, but is it inclusive and accessible to everyone who might visit it? Digital accessibility is essential, and many sites still have room to improve. By organizing accessibility requirements around the principles of POUR, it becomes easier to see where changes are needed. We explore what each principle represents and how they can help expand your audience.

At Mangrove, our brand story is evolving. For 15 years, we’ve grown, innovated, and consistently aimed to be a force for good in business. We’ve lived and breathed design and code and put our skills to use helping purpose-driven organizations build tools to tell their own stories. And now, with our growth and evolution, we have created an opportunity to update our brand—from our mission and vision to our visual identity. We’re excited to share it with you. 

It’s no secret that a cornerstone page on many nonprofit websites is the donation form. In many cases, donation forms are the primary channel for potential donors, making them a significant giving resource. Ensuring your form is optimized and accessible is one action that could enhance your fundraising efforts. Here, we explore five ways to optimize your donation form to increase giving potential and make it usable by as many visitors as possible.

Helmed by trendsetters, innovators and industry changemakers, startups bring something fresh to the marketplace—a product or service that can empower groups of people, fill vital gaps, or move industries in a different direction. Authentic branding and efficient websites are critical for their success. We dive into our collaborative work with 5 visionary startups.

Many nonprofits fret about the best way to approach website design without realizing they have an incredible source of information and guidance available—their constituent relationship management systems (CRMs). Here’s a look at some of the ways you can use this information to make more informed web design decisions that appeal to your audience and drive engagement. 

Updating your website every 2-3 years can help keep it current, on trend, and maintain a positive user experience. Here’s a look at the key steps you can take to build a convincing case for this important and strategic undertaking.

It’s critical to ensure that everyone can use your website; first and foremost, it’s the ethical thing to do. Second, it’s good for business, and finally, it could keep you out of legal trouble. In the fifth and final article in our accessibility series we provide an overview of accessibility legal considerations in the U.S. and Canada.

The most successful design projects happen with clear communication and collaboration between the design team and the client. At Mangrove, our clients play an integral role in how successful a project is by providing guiding information during discovery sessions and helpful feedback all along the way. The processes we use help us to clearly understand our client’s goals and vision. We know these can be unfamiliar, for new clients especially, so we put together a helpful set of practical tactics and insights on how to get and give effective feedback.

At Mangrove, we’ve published an annual impact report since we became B Corp certified in 2016 and have helped many other organizations do the same. Over the years, we’ve discovered tools and tactics that make the process easier and result in a report that stakeholders are more likely to read. We’re sharing our insights here and hope they’ll make your next annual or impact report shine brighter with less effort.

If you haven’t yet noticed, Mangrove has an all-new look and website!  Learn about our process, collaborators, and the experience of rebuilding your own brand and site.