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Non-Profit/Charity Checklist for Google Sites
Goal: Build trust, inspire donations, and recruit volunteers for your cause.ย
This checklist helps non-profits create websites that effectively communicate their mission, demonstrate impact, and convert visitors into supporters and volunteers.
Mission & Transparency
โ Display clear mission statement prominentlyMake your purpose and goals immediately obvious to visitors in simple, compelling language โ Tell your organization's story and historyInclude founding story, key milestones, and why your organization exists โ Provide transparency information (tax ID, registration)Display EIN/tax-exempt number, state registration, and legal status for credibility โ Share financial transparency and annual reportsShow how donations are used with expense breakdowns and impact metrics
Donation & Fundraising
โ Add prominent "Donate Now" button on every pageMake donation calls-to-action visible and easy to find throughout the site โ Offer multiple donation options and amountsInclude one-time, monthly, and custom amounts with suggested giving levels โ Show what donations accomplish with specific examples"$25 feeds a family for a week" or "$100 provides school supplies for 5 children" โ Feature current fundraising campaigns and goalsShow progress bars, campaign deadlines, and specific funding targets
Impact & Success Stories
โ Display key impact numbers and statisticsShow people helped, funds raised, programs completed with compelling visuals โ Share powerful beneficiary success storiesInclude photos and testimonials from people your organization has helped โ Create photo gallery of your work in actionShow real photos of programs, events, and people being helped โ Detail all programs and services offeredExplain each program, who it serves, and how people can access services
Volunteer Recruitment
โ List current volunteer opportunities and needsInclude specific roles, time commitments, skills needed, and application process โ Provide easy volunteer application formSimple form to capture volunteer interests, availability, and contact information โ Feature volunteer testimonials and experiencesShow why people volunteer and the meaningful experiences they've had โ Explain volunteer training and orientation processOutline what new volunteers can expect and how they'll be supported
Community & Engagement
โ Maintain events calendar and upcoming activitiesShow fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, community gatherings โ Offer newsletter signup for updates and newsKeep supporters informed about progress, needs, and upcoming events โ Connect social media accounts prominentlyLink Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to build community and share updates โ Introduce board members and key staffBuild trust with photos, bios, and qualifications of leadership team