WordPress for non-profits and charities

WordPress can handle all 4 website jobs non-profits and charities usually need, using add-ons.

What WordPress handles for non-profits and charities

Online donations, including regular giving. GiveWP takes donations through custom forms; recurring donations need its paid add-on.

Fundraising event tickets. Event Tickets sells tickets and takes RSVPs, with attendee lists and a ticket stock count.

Supporter updates. MailPoet adds sign-up forms and sends newsletters from the WordPress dashboard.

Volunteer and staff applications. WP Job Manager adds job listings, submission forms and an employer dashboard.

What to check before choosing WordPress

Core, theme and plugin updates need regular attention.

Every plugin added is one more thing to keep current and compatible.

Running a WordPress site

Runs on hosting you choose, which needs PHP, a MySQL or MariaDB database and HTTPS.

Themes and custom blocks can be written in code.

Most features come from plugins in the WordPress.org directory.

Platform fit

How WordPress handles non-profit website needs

Requires scoping means we have not confirmed it for this platform yet. We check it before quoting.

WordPress fit for non-profit websites
Website need	Support	Notes
Online donations, including regular givingSupporters give more readily when donating takes a minute.	App or plugin	GiveWP takes donations through custom forms; recurring donations need its paid add-on.[4]
Fundraising event ticketsEvents need tickets, capacity limits and attendee details.	App or plugin	Event Tickets sells tickets and takes RSVPs, with attendee lists and a ticket stock count.[5]
Supporter updatesUpdates keep supporters connected between appeals.	App or plugin	MailPoet adds sign-up forms and sends newsletters from the WordPress dashboard.[6]
Volunteer and staff applicationsA single place for roles makes recruiting volunteers easier.	App or plugin	WP Job Manager adds job listings, submission forms and an employer dashboard.[7]

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can WordPress handle online donations, including regular giving?

Yes, through an app or plugin. GiveWP takes donations through custom forms; recurring donations need its paid add-on.[4]

Can WordPress handle fundraising event tickets?

Yes, through an app or plugin. Event Tickets sells tickets and takes RSVPs, with attendee lists and a ticket stock count.[5]

Do you build WordPress sites for non-profits and charities?

Yes. WordPress is one of the platforms we build on, and we recommend it when it suits the jobs your site has to do. If another platform fits better, we say so.

Can we move off WordPress later?

The Export screen produces an XML file of posts, pages and other content. Any move should map every old address to its new page with permanent redirects.[8][9]

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