Improve nonprofit website

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Paws for Kids for Paws
Bensenville, Illinois, United States
President
(6)
4
Project
Academic experience or paid work
100 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Graphic design Branding & style guides Website development Information technology
Skills
data exploration and manipulation website design storytelling and data visualization css wordpress
Details

We have a website in WordPress with a paid theme. We need additional pages and improvements to make our site more current and usable.

We would like to add some pages where we can update content.

Additional pages needed:

  • Supporter page, including identifying different types of supporters and levels of support
  • Related / partner organization page (trainers and shelters / rescues who work with us, educators who support our programs...)
  • Expanded or new "The Team" type of page where we can easily add new additions to our team as they join us (Staff, volunteers, board...).
  • Integrated calendar that is easier to manage and improves visibility of events and programs. If possible, integration with Microsoft Teams calendar would be helpful.
  • Integration and display of feeds from our social media channels.

Desired enhancements to our existing site:

  • Improve, as needed, the CSS and style guide for consistency (including fonts, headers, background colors, example the difference between H2 and the Body, making sure site uses consistent fonts...)
  • Home page - Expand use of the rotating featured image / heading area. We will want to update standard items as well as add special / featured items that are visible for a certain period (like for an event or special announcement). Integration with auto feeds is ideal (e.g., blog/podcast, programs, calendar...)
  • Verify and improve accessibility of the website for various types of disabilities, ideally with guidelines or templates for new content that will help make sure it follows the guidelines.
  • Fix and/or improve featured images for desired display and alt-text...
  • Blog - Create a standard template to use for new blog posts that has all key sections set up with guidance on what is needed when.
  • Blog - Make it easier for guest bloggers to submit posts for our review.
  • Blog - Block SPAM comment posts but make sure staff are notified when a potentially valid comment is ready to be approved.
  • Blog - Integrate or create feed from You Tube for podcast in development.
  • Enhancing our donation area to show different levels of suggested donations.
  • Improve the information provided with the donation confirmation screen to work as a donation receipt (including all desired information for donors),

Any portions of these updates will be beneficial so projects that are smaller in scope can choose which parts are of interest and/or get priorities from us.

Deliverables

Deliverables

  • Additional or alternative tools and add-ons for WordPress.
  • Documentation of use of tools
  • New forms and templates
  • Integration with other tools and systems.
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Quality education

About the organization

Organization
Bensenville, Illinois, United States
2 - 10 employees
Education, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Representation
Women-Owned Social Enterprise Neurodivergent-Owned

Paws 4 Kids 4 Paws is a community-based youth development, educational, charitable organization. Our goal is to empower youth to create a healthier, more successful future through an understanding of domestic animals. P4K4P believes that all children are change agents. They deserve opportunities to lead innovative solutions that positively impact their lives and the lives of shelter animals.
Our Mission: provide animal-assisted experiences for youth to develop their strengths by helping rescue animals become more adoptable.
In addition, P4K4P supplies an avenue to learn skills, design projects, share ideas, meet mentors, and gain support. Through face-to-face events/learning, and digital/social platforms, P4K4P advances its mission and purpose. The programs provide unique learning experiences that inspire and motivate learners who are at risk for academic/social failure by developing strengths, talents and interests beyond traditional academics.