Web & App development for NGOs and Non-Profit organisations

Whether you’re enhancing an existing website or starting from scratch, trust Swiss Tomato for:

• Definition of needs, goals and objectives
• Analysis: can include contextual analysis, UX workshops, competitive analysis, etc
• Personas and user journeys
• Specifications creation
• Wireframe and graphical prototype (UX/UI Designs)

A visual representation of a website’s structure, graphical prototype displays the visual and interactive elements of the user interface.

• • We adhere to your organisation’s branding guidelines to ensure the website authentically reflects your mission.
  • For those without established branding, we craft a unique logo and brand identity that resonates with your organisation’s essence.

At Swiss Tomato, we dive deep into the realm of development, ensuring every project is a harmonious blend of innovation, functionality, and user-centric design.

• Utilising the latest technologies and methodologies
• Tailored digital solutions to your unique needs
• Collaborating closely to ensure your vision is accurately realised

Testing

• Implementing rigorous testing phases for functionality and user experience
• Addressing and resolving potential bugs or issues
• Ensuring the platform operates seamlessly across all devices and browsers

Launch

• Ensuring a smooth and hiccup-free platform launch.
• Offering post-launch support and maintenance.

• Yearly maintenance support to ensure your website and application are secure and offer exceptional user experience
• Includes bug fixes, browser and plugin updates

If you’re working with a high quality web agency, depending on the size of your website/application the creation of a website will take between 4 and 6 months, depending on its complexity.

Developing a high quality but simple website can take between 150-200 hours, whilst a more advanced website can easily involve upwards of 300-600 hours of development time. Ultimately the number of hours it takes to develop the website will define the final price.

We know that you would like to have your website as fast as possible, but based on our 10 years of experience in the field, this is the time you need for a quality website.

A website is for an NGO/NPO a strong medium to communicate about your organisation, your cause and your stakeholders. A good website will build your profile as an organisation, create trust from your funders, build advocacy and engage the community.

Your website often serves as the initial touchpoint for supporters and interested parties with your organisation.

By the time an individual reaches out to your NGO/NPO, they’ve already done significant research and have formed opinions. Most of their information gathering happens online. A well-designed and easily navigable website is fundamental for those looking to understand and potentially support your cause.

On the other hand, an outdated or non-responsive website design can deter potential supporters. Studies, including one from Adobe, highlight that 38% of individuals disengage from websites with unappealing layouts. It’s crucial for an NGO/NPO to represent its mission effectively online.

A good website will increase the impact of your organisation

A supporter’s or donor’s journey, from awareness to contribution, can be seamlessly navigated on your website if it’s designed with that intent in mind. This entails curating content and refining the design to guide them through every phase of their engagement journey.

Our skilled team of web designers is dedicated to customising calls-to-action, opt-in forms, and other design aspects to meet the expectations of your supporters and donors at each stage.

Conversely, a poorly designed website might lack a clear pathway for supporters or donors to tread. When faced with the uncertainty of their next step, interest wanes rapidly. It’s alarming that 70% of NGO websites don’t incorporate clear calls-to-action on their homepage and across their sites. Such an oversight is a considerable missed chance for deeper engagement.

Your web presence reflects your organisation

Your website stands as one of the most pivotal online marketing instruments for your NGO/NPO. Consequently, its content is instrumental in conveying your organisation’s ethos and identity to your target audience.

Promotions and outreach activities that funnel back to specific pages on your site serve to consistently reaffirm your brand to both regular supporters and potential donors.

An inconsistency between your website and your brand identity can sow seeds of doubt. When confronted with such a disparity, audiences often find their trust in your organisation wavering.