Yes. A handful of Perth agencies, ours included, offer web design packages built specifically for not-for-profits: leaner scope, concession pricing where the budget is genuinely tight, and the features community organisations actually need, such as donations, events and volunteer recruitment. The right package recognises two things most commercial briefs never face: budgets funded by grants and donations, and teams that change as staff and volunteers rotate.
What those packages look like, and how to judge one, is worth knowing before you request a quote, because the cheapest option is rarely the one that serves a volunteer-run organisation well.
What an NFP web design package usually includes
A well-shaped package for a community organisation covers the core: a home page that explains what you do in a few seconds, an about or impact page showing outcomes and the people behind them, program or service pages, a news or events section, and clear contact and donation paths. Under it, a simple content management system so staff and volunteers can update content without a developer on call.
What it should also include, and cheaper packages quietly omit: training for your team, a support arrangement after launch, and clear ownership of the site, domain and content in your organisation’s name. Ask about all three before comparing prices.
Features that matter for not-for-profits
Beyond the basics, a few capabilities earn their keep quickly:
- Online donations with automatic receipts and the option for recurring giving, because regular donors are worth several one-off donors and are the cheapest to keep.
- Volunteer and member forms that feed a list you own rather than a social platform’s.
- Event listings with simple booking or RSVP, for fundraisers, working bees and community programs.
- Accessible design as standard, since many community organisations serve people who rely on it, and public-sector funders increasingly expect it.
- Careful handling of supporter data, with a plain-English privacy policy explaining what you collect and why.
If your organisation has deductible gift recipient status, donation pages should present the information donors need to claim deductions, and receipts should meet the requirements. Tell your designer about your status early so the structure is right from the start.
Paying for it: concessions, grants and phasing
Pricing for not-for-profits is usually concessional. Agencies discount NFP work for straightforward reasons: the work is satisfying, the sector refers heavily, and a charity discount on a modest package still beats an empty calendar. Ask directly what your registration earns you.
Grants can carry part or all of the cost. In WA, community grant programs, including Lotterywest, at times fund digital capacity projects for eligible organisations; check the current guidelines before you budget against them, because grant rounds and priorities change every year. A short, well-scoped proposal from your web partner often strengthens an application, so bring them in before you submit rather than after.
Phasing is the quiet superpower of NFP budgets. Launch the core site with donations and programs, then add features as funding arrives. A package structured for staged growth beats an all-or-nothing quote that waits a year for the perfect grant.
How to judge a package before you commit
Compare these, in order: genuine experience with community organisations; what happens after launch, including training, updates and support; who owns the site and the domain; total first-year cost rather than build price alone; and whether the scope can flex with your funding. Our website design and development services page explains how we scope projects, and we are happy to shape an NFP package around a grant timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer discounts for registered charities?
Many Perth agencies do, ours included where budgets are genuinely tight. It is fair to ask, and having your ACNC registration details ready makes the conversation simple.
Can we accept donations directly on the website?
Yes. A payment gateway handles one-off and recurring donations, issues receipts automatically and reconciles to your records, which removes most of the manual admin.
Can our volunteers update the site themselves?
Yes, with a simple content management system and a short training session. Sensible user roles keep volunteers inside their lane so a well-meaning edit cannot break the layout.
Will a better website help our grant applications?
It can. Assessors check applicants online, and a clear site showing your impact, governance and programs supports the case you make in the application itself.
A package that fits how you are funded
Not-for-profit websites work best when the package respects the budget cycle behind them. If that sounds like the brief you have, book a discovery call and we will shape a package around your programs, your funding timeline and the volunteers who will run it after launch.
