Uncovering the Real Reasons Your Nonprofit’s Website is “Broken”

When nonprofit websites underperform, the real problems often run deeper than technical issues or outdated designs. More often, surface-level website issues conceal deeper organizational problems.  That “outdated design” might signal a disconnect between your digital strategy and organizational objectives. Your “confusing navigation” could reveal internal silos affecting your entire digital… Read More

Nonprofit Digital KPIs That Matter: Your Guide to Creating a Mission-Aligned Measurement Plan

Your nonprofit’s website is one of the primary ways you deliver on your mission. Yet if yours is like many mission-driven organizations, you still measure digital performance using basic metrics (like page views and visitor counts) that fail to demonstrate real mission impact.   In a digital-first world, the nonprofits that… Read More

Forum One’s Gesso Front-End Starter Kit: Empowering Accessible, Fast, and Scalable Websites

At Forum One, we create innovative digital solutions that empower our clients to deliver exceptional user experiences. One of the most effective tools we’ve developed to achieve this is Gesso, an open-source front-end starter kit and design system, built entirely in-house by the Forum One team. Because Gesso was created… Read More

Why Sustainable AI is the Next Step for a Better Digital Future

Technology has always been about breaking through limitations, but what if our next great leap forward isn’t just about innovation—it’s about responsibility? At Forum One, we’re passionate about creating digital solutions that work both brilliantly and sustainably. Our mission goes beyond innovation—it’s about responsible progress that considers the environmental… Read More

Celebrating Impact with the Anthem Awards

We are proud to be among the impact-driven winners of the 4th Annual Anthem Awards!  Hosted and created by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards were developed to recognize the breadth of purpose- and mission-driven work online and offline. Honoring the organizations, brands, and people creating… Read More

It’s Time for Nonprofits to Invest in True Digital Transformation

When it comes to embracing digital trends and technologies, the nonprofit sector has historically lagged behind other industries. But that all changed in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic forced digital onto the front burner.  Suddenly, digital transformation wasn’t just an aspirational goal; it was a mission-critical investment. Organizations needed to… Read More

Celebrating Creativity and Impact in Digital Solutions with Davey Awards

In today’s digital age, creativity and impact are more vital than ever for organizations that aim to connect effectively with their audiences. The Davey Awards celebrate agencies that demonstrate exceptional creativity. These awards honor the power of big ideas over substantial budgets and emphasize the importance of storytelling and innovation… Read More

How to Realign Your Mission-Driven Organization’s Digital Strategy

A digital strategy is a clear vision for the future of your organization’s digital ecosystem and a plan to get there. In a rapidly changing world, it’s crucial for organizations to focus on a digital strategy that is rooted in organizational goals, audience needs, and the impact you are hoping… Read More

The Role of Organizational Culture in Digital Transformation

Digital transformation or modernization is about transforming how everything at your organization works together to achieve your organizational goals—from the way you store donor information to how you deliver services and manage payroll—and integrating them into a cohesive, digital ecosystem. But is everyone else at your organization ready? Digital… Read More

Embracing Continuous Architecture for Agile Success

This is the third and final blog in a three-part series, Visualizing Impact: The Power of Technical Strategy, by Forum One’s Vice President of Engineering, Brian Graves. Read Part 1: The Power of Technical Strategy and Part 2: Using Technical Design as a Strategic Tool. In the first… Read More