Project Overview
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSEVA), a nonprofit serving seniors and caregivers across Southeastern Virginia, is seeking a qualified web design and development firm to redesign its existing website. The goal is to modernize the organization’s digital presence, improve the user experience, strengthen storytelling, increase donor engagement and conversions, and make it easier for clients and stakeholders to find services and information.
The current website was last redesigned in 2020. SSSEVA is primarily seeking a redesign partner, with hosting and ongoing website support available as optional services.
Scope of Work (Requirements)
The selected firm will be responsible for:
Discovery & UX Strategy
- Conduct audience/user research
- Develop sitemap and information architecture
- Create a user experience strategy
- Improve navigation and content organization
Website Design & Development
- Create a custom website design aligned with SSSEVA’s brand and mission
- Develop wireframes and visual mockups
- Use an iterative design and feedback process
- Build a CMS-based website, with WordPress or a comparable platform
- Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
- Integrate forms, events, and donation tools
Content Migration
- Migrate approximately 500 pages
- Clean up and reorganize existing content
Fundraising & Engagement
- Improve donor-focused content and storytelling
- Create stronger calls-to-action
- Improve the donation experience
- Integrate donation forms
- Design an engaging interface that supports donor conversion
SEO, Performance & Accessibility
- Implement on-page SEO
- Provide metadata and keyword recommendations
- Configure Google Analytics/tracking
- Meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements
- Optimize site speed and Core Web Vitals
- Develop an SEO-friendly architecture
- Ensure ADA-compliant design
Training & Launch
- Provide at least 8 hours of CMS training, or equivalent
- Provide documentation and recorded training sessions
- Conduct QA testing
- Optimize performance
- Complete a soft launch and bug-fix period
Optional Services
Vendors may also propose:
- Website hosting
- Ongoing maintenance and support
- Content strategy
- Copywriting
Key Dates
- Tender Deadline: August 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET
Budget
- No project budget is defined.
Why This Is a Great Opportunity, and for Whom
This is a strong opportunity for website design and development agencies, WordPress firms, UX/UI studios, and nonprofit-focused digital agencies with experience in accessibility, fundraising websites, content migration, SEO, and donor conversion.
The project has meaningful technical depth: approximately 500 pages of content migration, WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, donation and event integrations, analytics, SEO, performance optimization, and staff training. There is also potential for follow-on revenue through hosting, maintenance, content strategy, and copywriting services. Firms with nonprofit, healthcare, senior-services, or fundraising website experience should be especially well positioned.
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