Using the best nonprofit websites for design inspiration is a great way to guide your new nonprofit website project.
Check out our list below of the best nonprofit websites for 2024 and why they are great!
Best nonprofit websites in 2024
YMCA
Website: YMCA.org
YMCA has a beautiful people centered website that helps visitors know how to take a next step (find your Y) and strongly communicates their culture and programs (youth development, healthy living, social responsibility).
What makes it great:
- Homepage has easy to find next steps in navigation (Who We Are, What, We Do, Get Involved, Donate)
- Homepage content leads with “Find your Y” to connect online visitors to in-person local facility
- Homepage displays numbers related to impact as well as a curated list of impact stories
- People centered images throughout
- Motion transitions used throughout
- Navigation pops out to half screen view to easily navigate between pages
Samaritan’s Purse
Website: SamaritansPurse.org
Samaritan’s Purse has a content rich website that leads with the impact of their many programs.
What makes it great:
- Homepage has easy to find next steps in navigation (get involved, give)
- Homepage content displays articles on program impact
- People centered images throughout
- Use of powerful video (SPTV) to show stories of impact
Doctors Without Borders
Website: DoctorsWithoutBorders.org
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has a clean modern design with clear copy that informs and inspires next steps.
What makes it great:
- Homepage has easy to find next steps in navigation (get involved, donate)
- Homepage content displays articles on program impact
- People centered images throughout
- Use of numbers on homepage to communicate impact but also financial transparency (see footer)
Make-A-Wish
Website: Wish.org
Make-A-Wish has a beautiful website that takes design cues from their brand and kids-centered mission.
What makes it great:
- Homepage has easy to find next steps in navigation (get involved, donate)
- People centered images throughout
- Numbers used on homepage to communicate impact
- Use of powerful video to show stories of impact
- Motion transitions used throughout
- Volunteer success stories inspire visitors to become volunteers
World Vision
Website: WorldVision.org
World Vision has a beautiful content rich website that informs and inspires visitors to take action through sponsoring a child and many other initiatives.
What makes it great:
- Homepage has easy to find next steps in navigation (get involved) and above the fold (sponsor a child)
- Homepage content displays articles on program impact
- Homepage displays numbers to communicate financial transparency
- Motion graphics used on homepage
- People centered images throughout
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Website: Wycliffe.org
Wycliffe has a beautiful website with hand drawn elements and
What makes it great:
- Homepage has easy to find next steps in navigation (get involved, donate, give now)
- Homepage content displays articles on program impact
- Homepage displays numbers to communicate mission impact
- Motion graphics used on homepage
- People centered images throughout
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