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The latest in web design and development, content strategy, and other ideas from the Mangrove team.

Building websites that serve kids and the people who care for them

A new RGD case study highlights youth-focused design, featuring two projects from our team

September 3, 2026

Two of our projects, the Children’s Trust of Massachusetts and the National Center on School Infrastructure, were featured by RGD in a roundup of design work built around children and youth. Here’s how these sites are built for the people who run them and the families and teams who depend on them.

Children's Trust homepage

Mangrove Is Now a 1% for the Planet Member

Why we joined, what drew us in, and what we're excited to help build

May 22, 2026

Giving back is an important part of who we are at Mangrove. We’ve regularly donated to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with ours and try to make that giving as intentional and impactful as our work. In 2026, we’re taking our commitment to donate one percent of our total gross revenue each year a step further by joining the community at 1% for the Planet.

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AI, Search, and Nonprofit Websites: What You Need to Know Now

Practical tips and actions for navigating AI’s effects on web searches

February 24, 2026

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.

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A Sound Content Strategy Gives Your Website Direction: Use It Well To Stay On Course

How to ensure your website is clear, consistent, and aligned over time

December 10, 2025

A thoughtful content strategy can keep your website aligned and effective long after launch. We explore how teams can steward their strategy over time, decide who carries it forward, and use it to guide day-to-day content decisions as part of a strong approach to website governance.

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How Mangrove as a Digital Agency Gives Back

Our (Updated) Philanthropic Commitment

October 28, 2025

At Mangrove, our approach to giving is deeply personal and rooted in our values. As members of 1% for the Planet, we commit 1% of our annual revenue to vetted nonprofit partners. Here, we explore that commitment and the other ways we support organizations working in environmental stewardship, climate justice, diversity, social justice, and women in tech — and why it matters to us.

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Websites That Power Philanthropy

How we support foundations and nonprofits online

September 8, 2025

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.

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