WordPress Developer Needed for New Canadian Nonprofit | Brand & Content Already Complete

WordPress Developer Needed for New Canadian Nonprofit | Brand & Content Already Complete
About the Project

The Multi-Dependent Caregivers Alliance (MDCA) is an emerging Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, supporting, educating, and advocating for caregivers who support more than one dependent family member.

Our first initiative, the Ontario Listening Project, will gather the lived experiences of multi-dependent caregivers across Ontario to better understand their challenges and inform future programs, partnerships, research, and advocacy.

We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer to build the first public website for MDCA.

This is not a branding or discovery project.

We have already completed the strategic planning, branding, content development, and website architecture. We are looking for a developer who can professionally implement our vision using WordPress.

What Has Already Been Completed

To reduce project scope, we have already developed:

Professional brand identity
Logo and visual identity system
Brand Standards Manual
Website Design & Development Standards Manual
Publication Standards Manual
Brand System Framework
Website information architecture
Page structure and navigation
Most website copy and messaging
Professional images and graphics
Accessibility standards
Foundational Discussion Paper

The successful developer will receive these documents at the beginning of the project.

The successful developer will be working with a highly organized project. We have invested significant time developing professional standards, brand guidelines, website architecture, accessibility requirements, and content before beginning development. We are looking for someone who appreciates working from a well-defined roadmap rather than starting from a blank page.

Scope of Work

We are looking for someone to build a clean, modern, accessible WordPress website that reflects our existing standards and provides an excellent user experience.

The website will initially include:

Home
About MDCA
Ontario Listening Project
Participate
Resources
News / Updates
Contact

The website should be designed for future growth as the organization expands.

Functional Requirements

The website should include:

Fully responsive design (desktop, tablet, and mobile)
WordPress content management system
Accessibility best practices (WCAG)
Contact forms
Newsletter/email signup integration
Easy-to-manage backend so our team can update content independently
Fast loading performance
Basic SEO configuration
Security best practices
Backup configuration
Scalable structure for future expansion
What We Are Looking For

We are interested in working with someone who:

Has experience building nonprofit or mission-driven websites
Is highly skilled in WordPress development
Builds websites that are easy for organizations to maintain
Values accessibility and clean, professional design
Communicates clearly throughout the project
Can provide examples of previous nonprofit or community-focused work
Has strong attention to detail
Is comfortable following existing brand standards and documentation
Is interested in building a long-term relationship as the organization grows

Experience working with Canadian nonprofit organizations is considered an asset but is not required.

Skills

WordPress
Web Development
Website Design
PHP
HTML
CSS
Accessibility
SEO
Content Management System (CMS)
Website Management

Deliverables

The successful developer will provide:

Fully functioning WordPress website
Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and mobile
Easy-to-manage WordPress backend
Basic SEO configuration
Contact form setup
Newsletter/email signup integration
Security and backup configuration
Website launch assistance
Basic training so our team can confidently manage and update the website

Timeline
Our timeline is flexible.

Quality, communication, and attention to detail are more important than completing the project as quickly as possible.

Budget
This is a Phase 1 website build.

The strategic planning, branding, website architecture, and content have already been completed, allowing us to focus our budget on professional WordPress development and implementation.

We welcome proposals that provide excellent value while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Opportunity for Long-Term Partnership

Although this is a Phase 1 website build, our vision extends well beyond launch.

MDCA is an emerging Canadian nonprofit with plans to grow through research, community engagement, strategic partnerships, future grant funding, and province-wide initiatives.

We hope to find a developer who is interested in becoming a trusted long-term partner as our organization evolves.

To Help Us Evaluate Your Proposal, Please Include:

Links to 3–5 WordPress websites you have personally developed
Examples of nonprofit or mission-driven organizations you have worked with (if applicable)
A brief description of your development process
Your estimated timeline
Your proposed budget
Any questions you have after reviewing the project description

This project has been thoughtfully planned over several months. We value professionalism, collaboration, and open communication, and we are looking for a developer who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to meaningful, mission-driven organizations. We are seeking quality over the lowest price.

Please begin your proposal by answering the following question: What is the first thing you would improve or recommend after reviewing this project description? Proposals that do not answer this question may not be considered.

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