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 […]
CauseLabs Resources
Lessons & insights from our journey for positive impact.
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 […]
CauseLabs Earns 2 Top Business Awards for Global Impact
A Fort Worth-based tech company with the mission to grow positive impact welcomed the new year by receiving two top business awards. CauseLabs was named a Top Impact Company by Real Leaders magazine and a Top 100 organization by The Fort Worth Business Press. It’s CauseLabs’ second year to receive the Real Leaders award. “It’s […]
Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas for the New Year
Your nonprofit’s mission is critical, and meeting or exceeding your annual fundraising goals means making a difference in more lives. At the end of the year, you may feel overwhelmed by the generosity of your donors. But it’s not too soon to start thinking about nonprofit fundraising ideas for the new year. Nonprofit Fundraising Ideas […]
2022 Supported Browsers List
Each year we update our supported browsers list as technology and devices continue to evolve. Browser testing no longer means attempting to make a website look the same in browsers of different capabilities or on devices with different size screens. However, it does mean ensuring someone’s experience of a design should be appropriate to the […]
North Texas Companies to Support
CauseLabs loves giving back, whether it’s on a global, national, state, or local scale. Recently, we see the importance of building back strength and sustainability into our local economy. That’s why we’re encouraging you to shop and dine locally this holiday season and year-round. For collaborators located near our headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, we […]
Shopping with Brands Doing Good
Every purchasing decision you make has the power to change the world a little. The idea behind conscious consumerism is that it’s worth looking beyond the label to make a difference. Many companies today aren’t content with doing well. They want to give back through their products and revenue. Consider shopping brands doing good this […]
The Best Nonprofit Websites
Your nonprofit’s website isn’t just an outward expression of the positive impact you’re making in the world. It can make or break the perception of your brand, and determine whether visitors join you in supporting your mission. The best nonprofit websites have clear messaging, design, and accessibility that centers donors, tells the organization’s story, and […]