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

Marissa Naylor is a passionate community-builder with a diverse background across the non-profit, commercial, and public sectors. She's currently the Marketing Coordinator at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship in the Asper School of Business, where she helps foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking across Manitoba.

With a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management and Community Development, Marissa brings over eight years of experience working with organizations such as University of Manitoba, Recreation Manitoba, and a range of community based initiatives. Her career has spanned multiple sectors, giving her a well-rounded understanding of how to effectively engage audiences, share impact, and build meaningful connections both online and off.

In addition to her work in marketing and community development, Marissa is the owner and lead photographer behind Marissa Naylor Photography, where she captures authentic, storytelling content for families, entrepreneurs, and brands. She is also a proud Team Canada tenpin bowler, bringing the same focus and discipline to her creative and professional pursuits.

Marissa is excited to share her expertise in this beginner friendly workshop and help non profits create a powerful digital presence through accessible and practical website tools.

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.