Associations, NGOs, sports and hobby clubs often run only via a Facebook group. But when trust is needed — a donor, a grant, a partnership, a new member — your own site is what makes you serious and real.
Why an NGO needs a site
- Trust with donors and grant-givers — they check who you are and how transparent
- Transparency — reports, projects, how funds are spent
- Recruiting members and volunteers
- An activity archive showing history and continuity
Must have
- About and mission · projects and activities with photos · how to get involved · contact and location · transparency — annual reports
If you collect donations
- A clear donate button and where the money goes · online payment · impact stories · a transparent report
A club or interest association
- An events and training calendar · a gallery · online event registration · member news
Budget matters — there are solutions
NGOs and clubs usually run on a limited budget, so you want a site cheap to maintain, easy to update yourself, with no hidden costs. WordPress is ideal — you add news and events yourself.