Continue reading 5 basic things that your NGO website should have

Surely once your NGO was considering making the leap to the Internet. Opening profiles in social networks, registering a domain or creating a web page are usually some of the first actions that non-profit organisations usually do on the Internet. But above all, I would emphasize one point above the rest: the web. According to the Global Technology Report 2016, 92% of the world's NGOs have a website. This means that having one is a key factor that many entities see as important. 

Why is having a website important? What should my NGO website have? What should a website include so that my organisation's digital presence and communication is effective? In this article, we want to present some tips for your NGO website to succeed and have all the elements you need:
 

1. A section for donations

The 'Call to Action' buttons are necessary for users entering your website to perform the actions that you pursue. In NGOs, donations are a major source of funding. Therefore, having a clear button located in a visible part of the web for donations becomes crucial.

2. Simple information

The mission, the vision and the values ​​are three of the sections that a user who does not know your NGO is going to look at. To make your learning as simple as possible, you have to put in no much text but use clear, entertaining and easy language. In addition, you can have tabs to indicate who you are, what you do, your collaborators or a press room.

3. Buttons for social networks

It is not only important to have a web, but also social networks. If you have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other networks, let your potential followers know. Enabling buttons on the web to follow you on networks will make you gain presence and make it easier for you to attract new audiences to your digital community.

4. Box for subscription of newsletters

In order to improve the management of your subscriber lists, allow people who want to get involved in your cause to receive personalized newsletters or emails. Newsletters are weekly or monthly e-mails that NGOs send to their subscribers, and having a record on the web may surprise you with the number of people who are willing to collaborate.

5. Current news and updates

We must not forget that it is also necessary to communicate the day to day information about your organization. Some entities choose to have a blog, a totally advisable practice that also establishes a new channel of communication partially different. However, having a press section and news for the web will make the media find that information easily (Press dossier, press releases, press releases...) and that your NGO's stakeholders can follow your activities with a single click. 
 
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Continue reading 5 basic things that your NGO website should have

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iWith.org foundation is a non-profit organisation providing Internet services to other non-profits around the world.
 
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If you are interested and feel qualified for this position, email your resume to: apply[at]iwith.org.


                                   

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Continue reading WORK: Looking for a Part-Time Angular4/NodeJS Junior Frontend Developer

Part-Time Angular4/NodeJS Junior Frontend Developer required in the Barcelona area.

DESCRIPTION:
 
iWith.org foundation is a non-profit organisation providing Internet services to other non-profits around the world.
 
We are looking for our ImagineAllThePeple.world project, a talented junior Angular4/NodeJS programmer, with knowledge of HTML, and CSS technologies, teamwork spirit, interest for the social causes and able to communicate with other non-technician members of the team both in person and online.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement new functionalities & services.
• Participate in design and requirements gathering.
• Perform quality assurance.
• Participate in the application monitoring and support.
• Implement small changes existing applications.
• Good spoken and written English.

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Continue reading Nieves de León: "We are glad because the new website reflects what we want to show about the brand"

Dona Kolors has a new virtual store where you can sell your fashion accessories and home furnishings through online shopping. The brand, which offer jobs to women at risk of social exclusion, has entrusted iWith.org to develop their webstore integrated in the Prestashop software, ideal to the creation and management of e-commerce. Similarly, together with the development and design of the store, the organisation's website was designed in a manner faithful to their corporate identity. As such, the page now has an intuitive menu with a series of submenus with different themes.

In this way, Dona Kolors modernises and creates a non-profit project which allocate its earnings to providing courses in dressmaking and self-employment training to women with whom they work. In addition, the brand's accessories are also produced in an ethical manner. Nieves de León, director of El Lloc de la Dona, explains how was the work process has been:

1. How did you meet and how did the relationship develop at the consulting session?
We met through somebody who recommended you, but at this moment, I don’t remember who it was. We were able to contact to you and you answered our request very quickly. You called us mutual knowledge meeting and then started the project and work. We were very pleased with the involvement of both parties That is to say, we work on the information technology part under the guidance of iWith.

2. What actions have been taken to bring about the Dona Kolors online store?
We performed an internet study and changed the design to make it more attractive and user friendly to the client. Training was also provided to the Dona Kolors employees so that the planned activities could be carried out.  

3. Did you find any difficulties in the implementation of his project?
The only difficulties came about because of our level of work, but iWith adapted to our pace and dedication to the project.

4. In what way was the training useful?
Training is very important to us. Normally, in social projects, very little time is devoted to communication and having someone guiding and helping us keep in mind the issues of communication and image is fundamental.

5. How satisfied is  Dona Kolors with  the store?
We are very happy because the new website reflects what we want show of the brand. It is attractive and we believe the people who visit will  easily find what they are looking for. Information on Dona Kolors products and the project behind it is accessible.  

6. How would you evaluate the assistance and support of iWith.org?
We evaluate it very positively since they are professional people who adapt to your pace and the potential of the project.

7. Would you recommend working with us? Why?
Yes, of course,  because of your professionalism and vision of digital communication. But above all, because of your devoted and humane treatment.


                 

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Continue reading Nieves de León: "We are glad because the new website reflects what we want to show about the brand"

Dona Kolors has a new virtual store where you can sell your fashion accessories and home furnishings through online shopping. The brand, which offer jobs to women at risk of social exclusion, has entrusted iWith.org to develop their webstore integrated in the Prestashop software, ideal to the creation and management of e-commerce. Similarly, together with the development and design of the store, the organisation's website was designed in a manner faithful to their corporate identity. As such, the page now has an intuitive menu with a series of submenus with different themes.

In this way, Dona Kolors modernises and creates a non-profit project which allocate its earnings to providing courses in dressmaking and self-employment training to women with whom they work. In addition, the brand's accessories are also produced in an ethical manner. Nieves de León, director of El Lloc de la Dona, explains how was the work process has been:

1. How did you meet and how did the relationship develop at the consulting session?
We met through somebody who recommended you, but at this moment, I don’t remember who it was. We were able to contact to you and you answered our request very quickly. You called us mutual knowledge meeting and then started the project and work. We were very pleased with the involvement of both parties That is to say, we work on the information technology part under the guidance of iWith.

2. What actions have been taken to bring about the Dona Kolors online store?
We performed an internet study and changed the design to make it more attractive and user friendly to the client. Training was also provided to the Dona Kolors employees so that the planned activities could be carried out.  

3. Did you find any difficulties in the implementation of his project?
The only difficulties came about because of our level of work, but iWith adapted to our pace and dedication to the project.

4. In what way was the training useful?
Training is very important to us. Normally, in social projects, very little time is devoted to communication and having someone guiding and helping us keep in mind the issues of communication and image is fundamental.

5. How satisfied is  Dona Kolors with  the store?
We are very happy because the new website reflects what we want show of the brand. It is attractive and we believe the people who visit will  easily find what they are looking for. Information on Dona Kolors products and the project behind it is accessible.  

6. How would you evaluate the assistance and support of iWith.org?
We evaluate it very positively since they are professional people who adapt to your pace and the potential of the project.

7. Would you recommend working with us? Why?
Yes, of course,  because of your professionalism and vision of digital communication. But above all, because of your devoted and humane treatment.


                 

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