Hi Nonprofit Leader,

Take a look at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway website today - www.berkshirehathaway.com.

It looks straight out of 1999, right? But, he's perfectly fine with that. Why? Because the back-end is rock-solid, and unlike your nonprofit, he doesn't need to impress anyone online with aesthetics because he's not fundraising, applying for grants, or trying to convince funders of his credibility.

Your nonprofit, however, absolutely is. And in today's competitive funding landscape, your website is often the silent gatekeeper of trust and opportunity.

As an organization who reviews dozens of nonprofit funding profiles and websites every month, helping organizations optimize their presentation to donors and grantmakers, we see a consistent, critical pattern:

Many incredible nonprofits lose serious credibility the moment a funder clicks the link to their website – even with a perfectly crafted funding profile.

 Think about it: Funders Google You. What do they often find?

• Outdated design that signals inactivity or irrelevance.
• Weak backend issues hidden beneath a decent design.
• Confusing navigation that frustrates engagement.
• Non-mobile-responsive sites that alienate a huge percentage of potential supporters.
• Lack of clear impact storytelling or transparent leadership information.
• Broken pages or links, especially on mobile, screaming unprofessionalism.

These issues might seem minor to you, but to a donor or foundation program officer evaluating your profile, they are flashing warning signs: "This organization may not be well-managed."

Your funding profile or grant proposal can be flawless, but if your website doesn't meet basic digital standards, it instantly undoes the trust you worked so hard to build. Funders might reasonably conclude:

• "If they don't invest in basic digital infrastructure, can I trust them with program funding?"
• "An outdated website suggests their programs might be behind the times too."
• "A broken mobile site signals a fundamental lack of professionalism."

Your programs might be incredibly strong, but if your online presence feels off, it's often game over for funding opportunities.

What To Do Now

With the giving season just around the corner (next quarter often brings up to 40% of annual donations), now is the critical time to address this. Funders are already researching. If your website is raising red flags instead of building trust, it could quietly cost you significant opportunities.

The good news is that Give Back Nation, a nonprofit itself, specializes in creating funder-approved nonprofit websites (and basically everything else needed to help maximize the fundraising ecosystem). We focus on:

• Professional design that instills confidence.
• Seamless mobile optimization for all devices.
• Clear, compelling impact storytelling.
• Intuitive navigation that guides visitors effortlessly.

And we do all of this specifically tailored for nonprofits with limited budgets.

Book Your Free Website Brainstorming Call with Give Back Nation

Let's do a live audit of your current site, discuss your specific needs, and share honest recommendations. Whether that means working with us or simple fixes you can implement yourself, there's no pressure.

Cheers to your impact,

Kyle Gregory

Co-Founder + CEO

GiveBackNation.com