Non-profit WordPress Website for Mentors Council Foundation (mentorscouncil.org)

Project Description

We are looking for an experienced WordPress developer to design and develop a professional, modern, and scalable website for Mentors Council Foundation, a registered Section 8 (non-profit) organization.

The website must reflect:
Professional credibility
Ethical governance
Global mentorship network
Digital enablement programs
Structured membership system
The design should be modern, clean, trustworthy, and globally appealing.
About the Organization
Mentors Council Foundation is a global mentorship and professional welfare organization focused on:
Mentorship Programs
Professional Certifications
Business Advisory
Digital Enablement (access to tools via independent partners)
Student Support
Crisis & Grievance Assistance
Global Volunteer Chapters
This is NOT a commercial SaaS platform. It is a structured non-profit foundation website.
Website Structure Required
The website should include the following pages:

1. Home

Hero section with strong headline + CTA
Overview of foundation
Key pillars
Impact statistics
Call-to-action sections

2. About Us
Vision & Mission
Values
Governance Structure
Legal Status (Section 8 entity)
Committees

3. Membership
Membership categories
Benefits
Contribution details
Apply form

4. Programs
Sub-pages:
Mentorship Program
Certification Program
Digital Enablement Program
Business Advisory
Student Support
Crisis & Grievance Support

5. Chapters (Global Network)
Country / State structure
Volunteer model

6. Resources / Blog
Article categories
SEO-friendly layout

7. Transparency & Governance
Registration details
Policies
Code of conduct
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions

8. Contact Page
Contact form
Email
Address
Social media links
Functional Requirements
Fully responsive (mobile optimized)
SEO-friendly structure
Fast loading speed
Secure contact forms (spam protection)
Membership application form with database storage
Admin panel easy to manage
Blog functionality
Ability to upload and manage PDF documents
Clear CTA buttons
Professional typography & layout
SSL-ready
Scalable for future member login system
Design Requirements
Modern, clean, professional
Non-profit foundation style
Blue + Gold color theme
Strong visual hierarchy
Professional icons and graphics
Minimal but impactful animations
High trust design (credibility focused)
Important Compliance Notes

The website must clearly include:
Section 8 non-profit positioning
Disclaimers for Digital Enablement Program (tools offered by independent partners)
No misleading claims (no guarantee of funding, jobs, or legal outcomes)
Developer must ensure legal disclaimer placement is professionally integrated.

Deliverables
Complete WordPress website (on our hosting server)
Theme setup & customization
Plugin configuration
Content formatting (content will be provided)
Basic on-page SEO setup
Security configuration
Backup setup

Training session (1–2 hours screen share)

Timeline

Expected completion: 3–4 weeks

Budget

Please provide fixed quote with milestone breakdown)

Developer Requirements
Minimum 3+ years WordPress experience
Experience with non-profit / professional websites preferred
Strong UI/UX understanding
Clean coding practices
Good communication skills
Portfolio required
Proposal Instructions

Please include:
Portfolio links (similar projects preferred)
Proposed theme & plugins
Timeline breakdown
Cost breakdown
Any recommendations to improve structure