Funders check your website before they read your application
Whether you're a registered charity, community trust, or social enterprise — your website is the first thing grant assessors, potential donors, and volunteers look at.
Book a Discovery CallFunders check your website before they read your application
Whether you're a registered charity, community trust, or social enterprise — your website is the first thing grant assessors, potential donors, and volunteers look at.
A dated website costs you credibility and funding
For NZ not-for-profits, your website is doing more heavy lifting than you think. Lotteries Community Committee assessors look you up. Philanthropic trusts Google your organisation before shortlisting. Potential volunteers check if you look legitimate before they give up their Saturday. If your website looks like it hasn't been touched since 2015, that's a problem.
Most community organisations run on tight budgets and volunteer time. The website falls to whoever is "good with computers" — and it shows. Important details like your Charities Services registration number, annual reports, and impact stories are buried or missing entirely. Donors can't find where to give. Volunteers can't find how to sign up.
The irony is that a poor website actively undermines the very funding and support you need to do your work. Community funders in New Zealand — from DIA to local gaming trusts — increasingly expect a professional online presence as a basic indicator of organisational capability.
What you get in a day
Professional charity website
A clean, credible website that communicates your mission, impact, and legitimacy. Designed to build trust with funders, donors, and the community you serve.
Donation pathway
Clear call to action for financial support — linked to your Givealittle page, bank account details, or payment platform. No friction between wanting to give and giving.
Volunteer registration
Simple form capturing volunteer interest, availability, and skills. Notifications to your volunteer coordinator so no one falls through the cracks.
Impact & programmes
Pages that explain what you do, who you help, and the difference you make. Written for funders, donors, and the general public — not just your board.
Compliance & trust signals
Charities Services registration number, NZBN, annual report links, and governance information displayed prominently. The details grant assessors look for.
Mobile-responsive design
Works on all devices. Volunteers browse on phones, funders review on desktops, community members access services on whatever they have.
How the day works
Morning brief
30-minute call to understand your organisation — mission, programmes, audience, and what you need the website to do. We review any existing content and brand assets.
Build while you do your mahi
We design and build your website using your content, photos, and impact data. You keep doing your work — we handle the digital side.
Afternoon review
Quick check on the preview link. Make sure programme details are accurate, team information is correct, and the donation pathway works.
Live by 5pm
Your new website goes live — donation links working, volunteer forms active, compliance information visible, ready for funders and supporters to find you.
What changes after launch
Stronger funding applications
When grant assessors check your website, they find a professional, well-organised presence that reinforces your written application. First impressions matter.
More donations
Supporters who hear about your work can immediately find you online and give. No more losing donors to a broken or confusing website experience.
Volunteer sign-ups
People interested in volunteering can register their interest immediately. Your coordinator gets notified and can follow up while motivation is high.
Community trust
A professional website signals that your organisation is well-run, transparent, and worthy of support. It builds confidence across every stakeholder group.
Frequently asked questions
Build in a Day includes integration with your existing donation platform — Givealittle, a direct bank transfer page, or a simple payment link. For a full custom donation system with recurring giving and tax receipt automation, our Launch service is a better fit.
Not at all. We work with what you have. Clear phone photos of your team and programmes are better than generic stock imagery. We'll help you write concise, compelling copy during the morning brief.
Indirectly, yes. Grant assessors routinely check applicant websites. A professional, up-to-date website with clear programme information, governance details, and Charities Services registration reinforces your credibility.
Yes. We build on platforms where updating text, images, and event details is straightforward. No technical skills required — if your volunteer coordinator can use email, they can update the website.
We understand the budget realities of community organisations. Talk to us about your situation — we have options that make Build in a Day accessible for registered charities.
Absolutely. Many community organisations serve Maori communities or incorporate te reo into their identity. We support bilingual content and ensure macrons display correctly throughout.
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Book a free discovery call. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about what your business needs.