At CauseLabs, we know accessible design shouldn’t be a guessing game. For years designers have relied on contrast checkers that tell you whether a color combination passes or fails accessibility standards (like WCAG’s 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text) because roughly 2.2 billion people experience some type of visual impairment. Our owner, Michael Gillihan, got tired […]
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How do you design websites for a global audience?
At CauseLabs our approach to designing for a global audience begins with listening. Language and culture shape how people interpret content on a page. We study regional behaviors, accessibility needs, and emotional cues before we sketch a layout. We build flexible content systems that support translation, right to left reading, local idioms, and imagery that […]
Protecting Your Nonprofit Website From Hackers
Hacking has only been illegal since 1986, so it’s a relatively new crime that can be difficult to get ahead of. Hackers target valuable and vulnerable websites. Nonprofit websites frequently collect valuable information and have little security against information theft. Protecting your nonprofit website is crucial to keeping your community safe. Why Do Hackers Target […]
Understanding Continuous Improvement for Your Website
Continuous improvement is the final and most crucial stage of growth-driven design. You don’t want your website to get stuck in the aughts. The web is ever-growing and changing, and a continuous improvement plan will help your organization stay effective and technologically up-to-date. What is Growth-Driven Design? Growth-driven design (GDD) is a web design system […]
5 Ways to Diversify Your Nonprofit Partnerships for a Competitive Edge
Nonprofit partnerships in alignment with your values offer a network of leaders who can help you better identify struggles and solutions within your sector. The success and reputation of your organization depend on embracing a collaborative community mindset, but choosing well and fostering strong partnerships is key. Being intentional with the diversification of your partnerships […]
What is Growth-Driven Design?
Building a website can be daunting. Building a growth-driven website can ease your experience and optimize your web presence based on real user data to support your organization’s goals. A redesign doesn’t have to take months of lead-up work or your entire marketing budget. Growth-driven design simplifies the process so you can keep up with […]
Building a Membership Site to Serve Your Nonprofit
If you’re looking to better serve your community, building a membership site is worth consideration. A membership site is one of the easiest ways to boost engagement with your nonprofit. A members-only portal can build relationships among your volunteers, donors, or the community you serve. It can also increase your organization’s revenue or help you […]
8 Learning Management Systems for Your Nonprofit
Education is a critical component of running many nonprofits. Whether you’re training volunteers or providing the community you serve with informational resources, you have knowledge that you need to share with others. When you use a learning management system (LMS) for your nonprofit it could make education and training easier to manage. What is a […]