- Non-Profit
Ndoto Website
A custom WordPress site for a nonprofit empowering students and transforming communities in Kenya.
- Web Design
- WordPress Development
- Salesforce Integration
- E-commerce (Donations + Recurring)
- Child Sponsorship System
- Blog
- Newsletter Integration
- Custom Forms
- Ongoing Support
Project Overview
The Work & The Why
Ndoto: For Africa’s Future is a nonprofit operating in the Obunga slums of Kisumu, Kenya, where they provide education and mentorship to underserved youth through a robust sponsorship program. Flying Donut Media partnered with Ndoto to completely rebuild their website with a focus on donor engagement, operational transparency, and long-term maintainability.
We designed and developed a fully responsive WordPress site featuring a custom WooCommerce-powered system that allows visitors to browse and sponsor students directly. The donation system supports both one-time and recurring gifts, and integrates with Salesforce to give sponsors secure access to real-time data about their student relationships—including letters, photos, and payment history. In addition, the site includes targeted content for users in Kenya, job listings, blog integration, newsletter signup, and custom forms—all backed by ongoing support and our Web Care Plan.
Project Highlights
- Choose-a-child sponsorship cart via WooCommerce
- Custom Salesforce plugin for live sponsor dashboards
- Localized content for Kenyan visitors + job listings
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The Work In Action
What We Built
Features & Functionality
Ndoto: For Africa’s Future is a nonprofit operating in the Obunga slums of Kisumu, Kenya, where they provide education and mentorship to underserved youth through a robust sponsorship program. Flying Donut Media partnered with Ndoto to completely rebuild their website with a focus on donor engagement, operational transparency, and long-term maintainability.
We designed and developed a fully responsive WordPress site featuring a custom WooCommerce-powered system that allows visitors to browse and sponsor students directly. The donation system supports both one-time and recurring gifts, and integrates with Salesforce to give sponsors secure access to real-time data about their student relationships—including letters, photos, and payment history. In addition, the site includes targeted content for users in Kenya, job listings, blog integration, newsletter signup, and custom forms—all backed by ongoing support and our Web Care Plan.
Site Build & Performance
Custom WordPress Development
Developed a fully custom WordPress theme tailored to Ndoto’s mission and audiences, ensuring scalability, performance, and easy content management for the internal team.
Salesforce Integration
Built a custom plugin to securely connect WordPress user accounts with Salesforce, allowing sponsors to log in and view real-time data on their students, including letters, photos, payment history, and status.
Mobile Optimization
Ensured the site performs beautifully across all devices with responsive layouts that adapt seamlessly for both international donors and local Kenyan users.
SEO & Speed Optimization
Improved page speed, caching, and structural markup while implementing search-friendly practices to help the site gain visibility and stay performant under high load.
Security Enhancements
Implemented SSL, secured login protocols, and backend protections to safeguard donor information and form data.
User Experience
Choose-a-Child Sponsorship Flow
Created a guided donor experience where visitors can browse available students, add a sponsorship to a WooCommerce-powered cart, and complete recurring donation checkout with ease.
Regional Targeting
Directed Kenyan visitors to a dedicated landing page with information on program applications, creating a localized user experience.
Custom User Dashboard
Enhanced the WooCommerce “My Account” area with a “Sponsorships” tab pulling live data from Salesforce, giving donors direct access to sponsorship updates.
Newsletter and Blog Integration
Integrated Mailchimp newsletter signup throughout the site and built a clean blog system to share stories, news, and prayer updates.
Content & Features
Donation & Sponsorship Platform
Built entirely on WooCommerce, the site supports both one-time and recurring donations as well as a fully integrated “choose a child” sponsorship system. Visitors can browse students, add sponsorships to their cart, and complete checkout seamlessly.
Job Listings
Developed a job board to feature open positions within Ndoto, making it easy for applicants to learn more and get involved.
Custom Forms
Created specialized forms for contact, newsletter signups, sponsorship inquiries, and more—all routed for internal efficiency.
Localized Content
Designed pages specifically for Kenyan visitors, including information on how to apply for sponsorship and participate in local programs.
Marketing & Integrations
Email Marketing Integration
Connected all newsletter signups to Mailchimp for ongoing donor engagement and segmented email campaigns.
Transactional Email Reliability
Configured form and donation email notifications to ensure secure and reliable delivery to staff and donors.
Google Analytics & SEO Reporting
Integrated tracking tools to monitor site performance, user behavior, and conversions, feeding into long-term marketing strategies.
Web Care Plan
Ongoing support includes updates, backups, monitoring, and monthly check-ins to ensure the site remains secure and aligned with organizational goals.
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