WebSuburb’s unique sponsorship model brings together local not-for-profit organisations – from sporting clubs and community groups to charities – and local businesses, with the goal of creating a long-lasting partnership.

The not-for-profit organisation’s website is free because WebSuburb together with local business sponsors pay for the cost of the website. By getting involved in this way, the business benefits positively and constructively, showing its support and appreciation for the local community.

There are no hidden charges or fees for the not-for-profit organisation. The website is built using a free content-management system. The package includes 3 email accounts, up to 6 hours of free support and/or training in the first year, and up to 3 hours of free support per year thereafter.

And it’s easy to use! Basic computer skills are all you’ll need. And after three free 60-minute lessons, you’ll be able to manage the website yourself.

A website can offer many fantastic benefits for your not-for-profit organisation.

Help with fundraising

• Earn advertising and sponsorship revenue through your website.
• Add a Google search box and Google Adwords or Amazon ads to earn click-through revenue.
• Receive donations online.
• Receive special offers for your group’s members from the local businesses.
• Offer current sponsors a better value proposition through exposure on your website to increase fundraising opportunities.
• WebSuburb actively seeks out new sponsors in the local business community for the benefit of all not-for-profit organisations in the WebSuburb network. As the WebSuburb network grows, so does the potential for your group to earn more sponsorship revenue.

Increase membership and improve publicity

• Get your website onto Google to attract new members, and link it to other relevant sites to catch the attention of like-minded people.
• Attract the interest of potential members with an attractive, informative and up-to-date website that showcases your organisation as a fun, vibrant group that looks after members and is great to be part of.
• Streamline paperwork by receiving membership subscriptions/applications online.

Keep your members in touch

• Alert members, coaches and officials to late-breaking information, such as change of match times or venues, either by website updates or SMS messages from the website.
• Make it easy for members to stay in touch and keep motivated with online newsletters, surveys, interactive forums, chat rooms, blogs, tips, and more.
• Showcase your group’s activities and achievements with information such as match reports, articles and photos.