Where social impact meets purposeful digital design.
Project Overview
The Akintunde Foundation, a community-driven nonprofit, focuses on education, youth empowerment, and sustainable development projects across underserved regions. Their mission is deeply human, yet their online presence needed a modern, accessible platform to inspire trust, attract donors, and mobilize volunteers globally.
Our goal was to craft a clean, impactful, and emotionally engaging website that reflects their values, shares their stories, and facilitates easy action-taking for supporters.
Design Direction & Visual Identity
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Color Palette:
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Deep Navy (#0D1B2A) – Symbolizing trust, stability, and professionalism.
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Bright Yellow (#F4D35E) – Evoking optimism, hope, and the warmth of community initiatives.
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Clean White (#FFFFFF) – For a crisp, modern backdrop that enhances content readability.
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Accent Teal (#2E8B8B) – Used sparingly to highlight calls-to-action and important sections.
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Typography:
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Headings: Montserrat – Modern and bold for impactful titles.
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Body: Open Sans – Highly legible, ensuring ease of reading across devices.
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User Experience Highlights
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Impact-First Homepage: Large hero image with inspiring photography of real projects, immediately communicating the foundation’s mission.
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Clear Navigation: Structured menus for Programs, About, News, and Get Involved — enabling both first-time visitors and repeat users to find information effortlessly.
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Storytelling Blocks: Visual cards highlighting real stories of change, paired with concise copy to draw readers into the cause.
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Donation Journey: A distraction-free donation process with clear suggested amounts and recurring giving options.
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Volunteer Sign-Up Flow: Simple form with minimal fields to encourage more sign-ups.
Technical Enhancements
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Responsive Design: Fully optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop, ensuring accessibility for global audiences.
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SEO Optimization: Keyword research focused on “youth empowerment initiatives,” “nonprofit community development,” and other relevant terms to improve discoverability.
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Fast Load Times: Image compression and caching reduced page speed load to under 2 seconds, improving engagement.
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Security: SSL encryption, secure donation gateway integration, and GDPR compliance for handling user data responsibly.
Impact & Results
Since launch, the Akintunde Foundation website has:
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Increased online donations by 35% in the first 3 months.
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Grown volunteer applications by 42% due to the improved sign-up process.
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Strengthened trust with donors through transparent reporting and visually documented success stories.
Key Takeaway
The Akintunde Foundation’s new website isn’t just a digital presence — it’s a platform for action, inspiring people across continents to contribute to meaningful social change.
