Nonprofits
Fondation Rivières Vives
River protection nonprofit
The page opens like a viewfinder on a river, and a note writes itself.
Demo sites: nonprofit
Website design for nonprofits, foundations and charities
A nonprofit website states its mission in one sentence, lets people donate online in a few steps and, for a registered charity, sends the tax receipt automatically. It also recruits volunteers through a simple form and publishes annual reports, so donors can see where the money goes.
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Demo websites: Nonprofits
How do you accept online donations and issue tax receipts?
The donate button belongs on every page, and the form should fit on a phone screen: amount, one-time or monthly, contact details, payment. One detail often causes trouble: only a charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency can issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes. A nonprofit without that status can accept donations but cannot issue tax receipts, and the site says so clearly. When the organization is registered, the receipt goes out by email as soon as the payment clears, with the registration number and the information the CRA requires. That saves evenings of writing receipts by hand every February.
How can a nonprofit recruit volunteers through its website?
Someone who wants to help often doesn't know where to start. The volunteer page describes real tasks: staffing a booth, cleaning a riverbank, accompanying seniors, packing food baskets. For each one, it gives the time, the place and how much commitment is involved. The form asks only for what the coordinator actually uses and explains what the information is for, as Quebec's Law 25 requires. For roles with children or vulnerable people, the site says up front that a background check will be required. People would rather know before signing up than after.
Why should a nonprofit publish its annual reports online?
Before giving, many people check where the money goes, and the foundations that fund projects almost always do. An organization that posts its annual report, a summary of the year and its financial statements shows it has nothing to hide. Reports are sorted by year, as PDFs with a short summary readable on screen: what was done, who was helped, which projects are coming. For a registered charity, the Canada Revenue Agency already publishes its information return, and a link to that listing adds credibility. A page about the board of directors rounds out the picture.
What a nonprofit website should include
| Element | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Mission stated in one sentence | Visitors understand right away what the organization does, for whom and where. |
| Mobile-friendly online donations | Every extra step in the form costs donations. |
| Automatic tax receipts | For a registered charity, donors get it right away and staff have nothing to redo. |
| Volunteer sign-up by task | People pick what they want to do instead of filling out a vague form. |
| Annual reports sorted by year | Donors and funders see where the money goes before they give. |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Nonprofits
Can a nonprofit issue tax receipts for donations made on its website?
Only if it is registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. A nonprofit without that status can receive donations but cannot issue official receipts. The site states the organization's status clearly so donors are not misled.
Which online donation system should a charity use?
The site can connect to the donation platform the organization already uses, or to a built-in payment form. The right choice depends on platform fees, monthly giving, how receipts are sent and where donor data is stored. We compare those points with you before deciding.
Does a Quebec nonprofit website have to comply with Law 25?
Yes. A nonprofit that collects personal information, such as donor and volunteer contact details, is covered by Law 25. The site shows a privacy policy and the name of the person in charge of protecting personal information, and asks for consent before any non-essential cookie.
How do we keep the site up to date with a mostly volunteer team?
The site comes with a visual editor: click a text or photo, change it and publish. A new event or a call for volunteers goes online without knowing any code. Technical updates and security stay on OKTO's side, so the organization doesn't have to deal with them.
How much does a site like these cost, and how long does it take to go live?
The price is set after a no-commitment scoping meeting, based on the number of pages, the languages, the copy to write and features like booking or an online store. A simple showcase site goes live quickly; an online store or a client portal takes longer. If you have a fixed date, we build the schedule around it.
Do I own the website?
Yes. The domain name is registered in your name, the copy, images and analytics are yours, and the code is handed over on request.
Does one of these sites feel like you?
Tell us which one and tell us about your business. We will come back with a mockup in your colours and a clear price.