Website 101 for Non-Profit Organizations

In today's digital world, having a clear and engaging website is essential for any non-profit looking to build trust, share its mission, and connect with its community. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed specifically for non-profit leaders, staff, and volunteers who want to better understand the role of a website and how to create or refresh one with confidence.

Through guided discussion and hands-on learning, participants will explore why websites matter, what content every non-profit website should include, and the practical steps to get started using accessible tools like Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress. You'll leave with a checklist for building and maintaining your site-plus the knowledge to turn your digital presence into a powerful storytelling and engagement tool.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and impact of a website for a non-profit organization
• Identify the core elements every non-profit website should include (mission, programs/services, contact info.)
• Learn practical and accessible website-building tools (such as Wix, Squarespace, WordPress) that for-profits can use.
• Checklist of how to build and maintain your website in a non-profit.

Facilitator:

Buffy Davey is a marketing strategy consultant who specializes in helping "little guys" clarify their message and market like the pros. She works with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits throughout Winnipeg to transform marketing from an "off the side of someone's desk" job into a grounded and effective part of their overall strategy. With over fifteen years of experience spanning retail, agency, and non-profit sectors, Buffy focuses on teaching practical marketing skills that stick. She believes in the beauty of brevity, and the power of sticky notes, and that every organization-no matter the size-deserves to connect with people who love what they do. When she's not helping clients unleash their inner marketer, you can find Buffy playing music, sipping a cider, or (on the best days) both.

Technical Requirements to Participate Virtually:

To participate, you will need a computer/mobile device with internet connection, speakers and microphone. A webcam is preferred but optional.

Accommodations:

Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible workshops that enable all individuals to engage fully, and we recognize that everyone performs at their best when they are given the right tools to succeed. If you require any accommodations to support you in your learning journey, please indicate so on the registration form. We will do everything in our ability to support you.

Course Cancellation Policy:

Volunteer Manitoba may decide to cancel or postpone any event where the minimum registration level has not been met. In the case of low in-person registration, Volunteer Manitoba may decide to host the workshop virtually instead. If you wish to not participate virtually, you will receive a full refund.

All participants registered for an event that is cancelled by Volunteer Manitoba will receive a full refund.

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received within 10 days of the event. Registered participants who fail to attend an event are still required to pay for that event, since a space was held specifically for that person. In case of non-attendance and lack of payment, the registered participant will be invoiced for the full fee, due 30 days from the date of the invoice.