What kinds of businesses does nanushi work with?

nanushi works with businesses of all sizes — from local cafes and retail shops to tech startups and established companies. If you need a website, web app, mobile app, or AI integration, nanushi can help.

How long does a project take?

A simple marketing website can be delivered in 1–2 weeks. A full web application or mobile app typically takes 4–12 weeks depending on scope.

Does nanushi build AI chatbots?

Yes. nanushi builds custom AI assistants and chatbots using Claude (Anthropic) and OpenAI. These can be integrated into websites, mobile apps, or internal business tools.

Where is nanushi based?

nanushi is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The team works remotely and serves clients globally.

What is a nanushi mission?

A mission is a 6-week collaborative React Native app-building challenge. Teams of developers work together to ship a real, production-quality mobile app.

what nonprofits and charities in ottawa need on their website

a nonprofit website serves a fundamentally different set of goals than a commercial business site. you're not trying to generate revenue from product sales — you're trying to secure donations, recruit volunteers, communicate your mission, report to funders, and serve your community. each of these goals requires different web design decisions.

donations: the technical and design considerations

for registered canadian charities, the donation experience on your website is one of the most critical conversion flows you have. friction in the donation process directly costs you revenue.

online donation tools for canadian charities:

canadahelps.org — the dominant canadian charitable giving platform. free to set up a profile; canadadhelps charges a 3.5% platform fee and handles tax receipting automatically. many donors prefer it because it aggregates their charitable giving records.
stripe with a custom donation form — lower fees than canadahelps (2.9% + 30 cents) but you're responsible for tax receipting. suitable for charities with higher volume who want to reduce platform fees.
zeffy — 0% platform fees (they ask donors to tip zeffy instead). gaining adoption among canadian nonprofits. includes donation forms, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

donation page best practices:

offer suggested giving amounts with impact framing: "a $50 donation provides school supplies for one student for the year"
make monthly giving prominent — recurring donors are more valuable and should be the default option
minimize required fields on the donation form — name, email, credit card, postal code (for canadian tax receipting)
confirm the tax receipt will be issued automatically

volunteer recruitment

for many ottawa community organizations, volunteers are as important as donors. your website should make volunteering as easy to initiate as donating.

what your volunteer page needs:

specific roles, not vague invitations to "get involved." "we need drivers on tuesday mornings" is more actionable than "join our team"
time commitment expectations. volunteers want to know what they're signing up for.
application form with relevant questions. don't make volunteers call; an online form that captures their skills, availability, and contact information gets more applications
next steps clearly stated. "we'll contact you within 3 business days" removes uncertainty

program and service content

if your organization delivers programs or services to clients (food bank, housing support, newcomer services, mental health programs), your website needs to clearly explain:

who the program is for (eligibility)
what it provides
how to access it (application process, referral requirements)
current availability
contact for questions

this content serves both potential clients finding you through google and social workers or case managers referring clients to you. unclear program descriptions create barriers to access.

reporting and transparency

funders, potential major donors, and the public increasingly evaluate nonprofits based on transparency. a "reports and financials" section with:

your most recent annual report
cra registered charity information return (t3010)
audited financial statements
your mission, vision, and theory of change

communicates institutional credibility and accountability. for charities pursuing major gifts or government funding, this transparency section often gets checked before any meeting happens.

news and impact

a regularly updated news or impact section serves multiple audiences:

existing donors who want to know their giving is making a difference
funders reviewing your activity for grant renewal
potential donors doing due diligence
media looking for stories

impact reporting doesn't require elaborate design. a post per month with a brief story of who you helped, and the outcome, builds an archive of evidence over time that serves every audience.

the seo opportunity

ottawa community organizations often underestimate how much google can help them reach the people they serve. someone searching "food bank kanata," "newcomer services ottawa," or "rent assistance ottawa" may be exactly the person you serve. a well-structured website with clear program pages optimized for those searches reaches clients who need you.

resources for nonprofits

canadian nonprofits can often access discounted or free web tools:

google for nonprofits (workspace, google ads grants, youtube nonprofit)
techsoup canada (discounted software and hardware)
microsoft nonprofit offers (azure credits, office 365)

the google ads grants program specifically deserves attention: eligible registered canadian charities receive up to $10,000/month in free google search advertising. used well with a properly built website, this is a significant source of traffic.

nanushi offers discounted rates for registered canadian charities and nonprofits. if you'd like to discuss your organization's website needs, reach out.