Shopify Website Development for LOV3 Foundation
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
The LOV3 Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting underprivileged communities by addressing both intangible and tangible needs through sustainable business models.
Our business model generates revenue through:
- E-commerce & membership programs
- Donations & fundraising
- SMB-focused services (e.g., business email solutions, advocacy tools)
Showcase of Programs & Projects
This website will also showcase our impact-driven programs and projects, such as:
- FRESH+ Community Revitalization – Supporting underprivileged communities with Food, Resources, Education, Shelter, and Healthcare (FRESH+).
- LOV3 Legacy SMB Program – Acquiring & uplifting small businesses to create jobs and economic circulation.
- Advocacy & Civic Engagement Hub – Tools for petitions, campaigns, and civic action.
- LOV3 Unity Membership & Email Services – Providing members and SMBs with custom @lov3.org email addresses to promote the mission and enable professional services.
Amongst other things, we are seeking an experienced Shopify developer to:
- Set up & optimize a fully-featured Shopify website.
- Enable paid members to get a custom vanity email (@lov3.org) via OpenSRS.
- Process donations using Zeffy (0% transaction fees).
- Support volunteer, donor, and community engagement.
- Showcase programs & projects that drive real impact.
- Optimize mobile, AI personalization, and checkout flow.
Advise whether to custom-build or integrate third-party apps for key features.
This project will minimize third-party app reliance, but the developer should recommend whether to code features from scratch or integrate third-party solutions based on cost-effectiveness and ease of maintenance.
Features That MUST Use Third-Party Apps
These must be integrated as third-party solutions:
- Donations & Fundraising (Powered by Zeffy)
- Zeffy – Full donation & fundraising system
- Recurring donations
- Goal tracking & fundraising thermometer
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Event ticketing
- Text-to-give
- Corporate matching
- Automated tax receipts
- Automated provisioning & tiered email offerings
- Webmail & email client compatibility (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.)
- Customizable email aliases & forwarding
- Admin dashboard for managing member & SMB accounts
OpenSRS Email Integration (For Members & SMB Services)
Vanity Email (@lov3.org) for Paid Members & Business Email Services for SMBs
Features That Require Developer Input (Custom Build vs. 3rd Party App Recommendation)
The LOV3 Foundation Shopify account is already configured with the following apps:
- SendOwl Digital product delivery and management.
- Printify Print-on-demand service for product fulfillment.
- Printful Print-on-demand service for branded products.
- Gelato Print-on-demand service with a focus on sustainability.
- Gooten Print-on-demand service for diverse product options.
- Tapita Page Builder Drag-and-drop page-building tool for designing and customizing Shopify pages.
- Tapita SEO & Speed Optimization tool for SEO and website performance.
- Track123 Provides order tracking for customers.
- Instafeed Integrates Instagram feeds directly into your Shopify store.
- TOPR - Spreadconnect connects to print-on-demand and supplier services for product management.
- Bill Pay Payment management tool for vendors or internal purposes.
- Sesami Booking tool for services or scheduling appointments.
- Klaviyo Email marketing and SMS communication platform.
- PageFly Page Builder Advanced page builder for creating custom Shopify pages with drag-and-drop tools.
- Search & Discovery Enhances search functionality and product discovery on the website.
- Email Manages basic email notifications and communications from Shopify.
The developer must review and recommend whether to:
- Custom-build the feature natively into Shopify.
- Integrate a cost-effective third-party app.
- Provide a hybrid solution (Shopify native + third-party support).
E-Commerce & Shopping Enhancements
- Wishlist & Save for Later
Loyalty & Rewards Program
- Points-Based Rewards for Purchases & Donations
- Product Bundling & Upsells
- Pre-Order & Waitlist Option for Out-of-Stock Items
Community Engagement & Advocacy
- Volunteer Opportunity Matching System
- Volunteer Impact Tracking Dashboard
- Interactive Advocacy Hub (Petition & Campaign Platform)
- Exclusive Members-Only Content
- Recognition Badges for Volunteers & Donors
Public & Private Calendar Integration
- Custom Event Calendar for public event listings
- Private Booking System for volunteers, staff, and members
Search & Accessibility
- Advanced Search & Filtering (Custom Shopify search enhancements or DeepSeek AI)
- Multi-Currency & Multi-Language Support (Native Shopify support or 3rd party app)
- AI-Powered FAQ Assistant (Shopify Custom FAQ System vs. AI Assistant Integration)
Gamification & Rewards
- Leaderboards & Gamified Volunteer Recognition
- Referral Program for Donations & Purchases
- FOMO Popups ('X Just Purchased/Donated!')
- AI-Driven Product & Content Recommendations
- AI-powered donation & product recommendations based on donor/volunteer history. Example: “Since you donated to X, you might be interested in Y.”
Additional Features
To maximize engagement, performance, and conversion, we are including the following:
- Dark Mode Option for UX Flexibility
- Live Search Suggestions for Enhanced UX
- Automated Membership & Subscription Management
- Submission Forms (Sign-Ups, Surveys, Applications)
- Custom Form Builder for Shopify (Custom-built vs. Typeform/HulkApps)
- Mobile Optimization & PWA (Progressive Web App)
- Shopify mobile performance optimization
- PWA features (offline access, mobile-first UX, push notifications)
- One-click donation & shopping on mobile
- Customizable Checkout Flow for Maximum Conversions
- Pre-filled donation & checkout forms based on user history
- One-click checkout & upsell options for memberships, impact packages
Development Guidelines & Expectations
Advise on whether to custom-build or use third-party apps.
- Provide cost-benefit analysis for custom vs. third-party features.
- Optimize site performance & Shopify speed scores.
- Ensure seamless Shopify-native checkout & integrations.
- Build mobile-friendly, responsive pages & features.
- Ensure all features are easy to manage within Shopify admin.
- Implement scalable, maintainable code.
- Color palette and brand sound will be shared during the project.
This is just phase 1 of 3.
Let's create something special together.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Thank you!
Our business model generates revenue through:
- E-commerce & membership programs
- Donations & fundraising
- SMB-focused services (e.g., business email solutions, advocacy tools)
Showcase of Programs & Projects
This website will also showcase our impact-driven programs and projects, such as:
- FRESH+ Community Revitalization – Supporting underprivileged communities with Food, Resources, Education, Shelter, and Healthcare (FRESH+).
- LOV3 Legacy SMB Program – Acquiring & uplifting small businesses to create jobs and economic circulation.
- Advocacy & Civic Engagement Hub – Tools for petitions, campaigns, and civic action.
- LOV3 Unity Membership & Email Services – Providing members and SMBs with custom @lov3.org email addresses to promote the mission and enable professional services.
Amongst other things, we are seeking an experienced Shopify developer to:
- Set up & optimize a fully-featured Shopify website.
- Enable paid members to get a custom vanity email (@lov3.org) via OpenSRS.
- Process donations using Zeffy (0% transaction fees).
- Support volunteer, donor, and community engagement.
- Showcase programs & projects that drive real impact.
- Optimize mobile, AI personalization, and checkout flow.
Advise whether to custom-build or integrate third-party apps for key features.
This project will minimize third-party app reliance, but the developer should recommend whether to code features from scratch or integrate third-party solutions based on cost-effectiveness and ease of maintenance.
Features That MUST Use Third-Party Apps
These must be integrated as third-party solutions:
- Donations & Fundraising (Powered by Zeffy)
- Zeffy – Full donation & fundraising system
- Recurring donations
- Goal tracking & fundraising thermometer
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Event ticketing
- Text-to-give
- Corporate matching
- Automated tax receipts
- Automated provisioning & tiered email offerings
- Webmail & email client compatibility (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.)
- Customizable email aliases & forwarding
- Admin dashboard for managing member & SMB accounts
OpenSRS Email Integration (For Members & SMB Services)
Vanity Email (@lov3.org) for Paid Members & Business Email Services for SMBs
Features That Require Developer Input (Custom Build vs. 3rd Party App Recommendation)
The LOV3 Foundation Shopify account is already configured with the following apps:
- SendOwl Digital product delivery and management.
- Printify Print-on-demand service for product fulfillment.
- Printful Print-on-demand service for branded products.
- Gelato Print-on-demand service with a focus on sustainability.
- Gooten Print-on-demand service for diverse product options.
- Tapita Page Builder Drag-and-drop page-building tool for designing and customizing Shopify pages.
- Tapita SEO & Speed Optimization tool for SEO and website performance.
- Track123 Provides order tracking for customers.
- Instafeed Integrates Instagram feeds directly into your Shopify store.
- TOPR - Spreadconnect connects to print-on-demand and supplier services for product management.
- Bill Pay Payment management tool for vendors or internal purposes.
- Sesami Booking tool for services or scheduling appointments.
- Klaviyo Email marketing and SMS communication platform.
- PageFly Page Builder Advanced page builder for creating custom Shopify pages with drag-and-drop tools.
- Search & Discovery Enhances search functionality and product discovery on the website.
- Email Manages basic email notifications and communications from Shopify.
The developer must review and recommend whether to:
- Custom-build the feature natively into Shopify.
- Integrate a cost-effective third-party app.
- Provide a hybrid solution (Shopify native + third-party support).
E-Commerce & Shopping Enhancements
- Wishlist & Save for Later
Loyalty & Rewards Program
- Points-Based Rewards for Purchases & Donations
- Product Bundling & Upsells
- Pre-Order & Waitlist Option for Out-of-Stock Items
Community Engagement & Advocacy
- Volunteer Opportunity Matching System
- Volunteer Impact Tracking Dashboard
- Interactive Advocacy Hub (Petition & Campaign Platform)
- Exclusive Members-Only Content
- Recognition Badges for Volunteers & Donors
Public & Private Calendar Integration
- Custom Event Calendar for public event listings
- Private Booking System for volunteers, staff, and members
Search & Accessibility
- Advanced Search & Filtering (Custom Shopify search enhancements or DeepSeek AI)
- Multi-Currency & Multi-Language Support (Native Shopify support or 3rd party app)
- AI-Powered FAQ Assistant (Shopify Custom FAQ System vs. AI Assistant Integration)
Gamification & Rewards
- Leaderboards & Gamified Volunteer Recognition
- Referral Program for Donations & Purchases
- FOMO Popups ('X Just Purchased/Donated!')
- AI-Driven Product & Content Recommendations
- AI-powered donation & product recommendations based on donor/volunteer history. Example: “Since you donated to X, you might be interested in Y.”
Additional Features
To maximize engagement, performance, and conversion, we are including the following:
- Dark Mode Option for UX Flexibility
- Live Search Suggestions for Enhanced UX
- Automated Membership & Subscription Management
- Submission Forms (Sign-Ups, Surveys, Applications)
- Custom Form Builder for Shopify (Custom-built vs. Typeform/HulkApps)
- Mobile Optimization & PWA (Progressive Web App)
- Shopify mobile performance optimization
- PWA features (offline access, mobile-first UX, push notifications)
- One-click donation & shopping on mobile
- Customizable Checkout Flow for Maximum Conversions
- Pre-filled donation & checkout forms based on user history
- One-click checkout & upsell options for memberships, impact packages
Development Guidelines & Expectations
Advise on whether to custom-build or use third-party apps.
- Provide cost-benefit analysis for custom vs. third-party features.
- Optimize site performance & Shopify speed scores.
- Ensure seamless Shopify-native checkout & integrations.
- Build mobile-friendly, responsive pages & features.
- Ensure all features are easy to manage within Shopify admin.
- Implement scalable, maintainable code.
- Color palette and brand sound will be shared during the project.
This is just phase 1 of 3.
Let's create something special together.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Thank you!