A website that fits your budget and your capacity to maintain it
For nonprofits that need a professional web presence without the ongoing dependency on a developer. Fixed cost, no proprietary lock-in, hosting included. Built to WCAG standards by active board members and nonprofit leaders, people who understand what your audience needs and what your budget actually allows.
The usual experience, and what we do instead
- An agency quotes $8,000–15,000 for a site, with monthly 'maintenance fees' that keep adding up
- Updates require submitting a ticket and waiting, or paying hourly for small changes
- A site nobody has time to update, going stale between program seasons
- You own the design in theory, but practically can't move it without starting over
- One fixed price. No monthly fees for hosting or maintenance
- Quarterly content updates included: batch your changes, we handle them
- Built on open platforms. You own it outright and can take it anywhere
- 30 days of follow-up support after launch, plus a walkthrough of how it all works
Everything in one fixed cost
The setup price covers the full design and build. Quarterly content updates and hosting are included ongoing, no monthly subscription, no surprise invoices.
Full design and build
Complete site design and development. No page or section limits. The price doesn't change because you have eight pages instead of four. Up to three major revisions included during the build.
Quarterly content updates
Once the site is live, you submit batched changes at the start of each quarter and we handle them. Copy updates, new program listings, staff changes, event information: anything that doesn't require a structural rebuild.
Hosting included
Your site is hosted at no charge for as long as you're a Cascadia South client. No monthly hosting invoice. A small 'Designed by Cascadia South' footer credit is included in exchange. Removal is available through a separate hosting arrangement.
SEO foundations
Basic on-page SEO structure built in from the start: title tags, meta descriptions, heading hierarchy, and page speed optimized for search. Not a full SEO campaign, but a solid foundation.
Accessible by default
Every site we build meets WCAG 2.1 AA as a baseline. Accessible navigation, proper contrast, keyboard-navigable, and readable at appropriate text sizes. Not an add-on. It's how we build.
Domain setup and deployment
We handle deployment and connect your domain. If you don't have a domain yet, we'll help you choose and register one.
What you bring to the table
We build, you own the content. This is intentional. You know your organization, your programs, and your audience better than we ever could. We structure the site; you fill it with what's actually true.
Content
You know your organization, your programs, and your funding obligations better than anyone. We ask you to provide the copy. We'll help with structure and can assist with drafting if needed, but the final content is yours to review and approve.
Brand assets
Your logo (SVG or high-resolution PNG), any brand colours and fonts you use, and funder acknowledgement logos if required.
Photography and imagery
We work with what you have. If you need help sourcing images, we can recommend accessible stock photography, or suggest approaches that work without photography at all.
One price. Everything included.
Designed for infrequent updates
This service suits organizations with limited internal web capacity and content that changes quarterly or less. If you need frequent updates, e-commerce, or a full CMS, we'll tell you honestly, and scope it separately.
What EDs and board members usually ask
What counts as a 'major revision'?
A major revision is a structural change: a different layout direction, significant reorganization of sections, or a meaningful shift in design approach. Minor changes like copy edits, image swaps, and small content updates don't count against your three revisions and are handled through the quarterly update process after launch.
What if our content isn't ready when we start?
That's common. We'll build to structure with placeholder content where needed, and fill things in as you provide them. Projects tend to move faster when content comes early, but we can work around it.
Do we need a lot of pages?
No. A focused four or five-page site that clearly explains what you do and how to reach you is more effective than a sprawling site with outdated content. We'll help you scope it appropriately for your organization.
What if we need e-commerce, online registrations, or a donor database?
Those are better served by our custom web development service, which is scoped differently and doesn't use this pipeline. We'll tell you honestly in our first conversation which path fits your situation.
Can we get content written for us?
Yes, as an add-on. We can draft copy using AI-assisted writing tools calibrated to avoid generic output, but you review and approve everything before it goes live. You're responsible for accuracy, especially anything touching funder requirements or program details.
What happens if we need an urgent change outside the quarterly cycle?
Urgent out-of-cycle updates are available at an hourly rate. We'll tell you what that rate is in the service agreement before you sign. For most nonprofits, the quarterly cycle covers everything that genuinely can't wait.
What's the footer credit?
Every site under this service includes a small 'Designed and built by Cascadia South' credit in the footer. This is how we make the free hosting sustainable. If you'd prefer to remove it, we can set up a separate hosting arrangement. It'll be covered in the contract.
A site your organization can actually maintain.
Book a free call. We'll look at what you need and tell you honestly whether this service fits. No commitment required.