Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Increase Sustainability with New Website Application

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Sept. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin, HuTerra now offers a website application that improves communication with supporters and clients while cutting technology and operating costs for nonprofits. The robust website features newsfeeds that allow Affiliates to share information across sites, strengthening community between Habitat Affiliates while allowing each one to maintain autonomy.

Sara Kierzek, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin, worked closely with Mike Swan, Director of Charity Services for HuTerra, to develop the application. The team studied Habitat for Humanity websites from across the country, and consulted local Affiliates about their technology needs.

Kierzek says the Wisconsin State Support Organization (SSO) saw an immediate increase in information requests, event registrations, and donations when the new SSO website went live.

“The new website increased traffic and engagement with the public right away,” Kierzek says. “It’s improved our visibility with donors and clients, and created stronger collaboration among state Affiliates. That means we’re looking at increasing our impact, providing more affordable housing for Wisconsin residents.”

Swan explains that a website that creates dynamic opportunities for collaboration, outreach, and sustainable fundraising makes more resources available for the organization’s work.

“The really exciting thing is how quickly it positively impacts the work Habitat for Humanity Affiliates do,” says Swan. “By cutting costs and streamlining technology, the websites create better community outreach and more opportunity and resources for addressing affordable housing needs in their respective communities. They can allocate more resources to their mission.”

The website application is available to Habitat for Humanity Affiliates across the United States. HuTerra is waiving the $500 setup fee for Habitat for Humanity Affiliates and ReStores for a limited time. Please visit http://hfh-wi-template.huterra.com/content/site-could-be-yours to see a live example of what the application can do.

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About Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 400,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than two million people. Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin is a statewide agency created in 2010 by Wisconsin’s local Habitat affiliates to provide support and training to Affiliates throughout the state.

Contact Sara Kierzek, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin via www.habitatwisconsin.org.

About HuTerra

HuTerra is a leading charitable social network that offers online fundraising and a range of free web-based tools for national and local nonprofits, schools, teams, faith-based charities, and other nonprofit organizations. HuTerra helps nonprofits and members create communities of supporters that engage in sustainable relationships focused on creating more positive impact for their causes.

By supporting charitable efforts of individuals, businesses, and organizations, HuTerra increases the rate of charitable incidence, making giving a part of daily life and helping nonprofit organizations succeed in their missions. HuTerra celebrates those who participate in philanthropy and encourages those yet to reveal themselves as Charitable Superheroes. Every time a person champions a charity is a reason to celebrate. For more information about HuTerra visit www.HuTerra.com.