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Cause Jekyll Template

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Updated: 29 Oct 2021
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:tulip: Not for profit template for Jekyll

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Overview:

CauseNot is a themed template for Jekyll designed specifically for not-for-profit organizations. It aims to increase the web presence of these organizations by providing a configurable theme that is easy to customize. Developed by CloudCannon, the Cloud CMS for Jekyll, CauseNot offers pre-built pages and pre-styled components, along with features such as a configurable footer, SEO tags, Google Analytics integration, Donorbox integration, and Mailchimp integration. It is optimized for editing in CloudCannon and can be easily set up by adding site details to the _config.yml file.

Features:

  • Pre-built pages: CauseNot comes with pre-built pages, saving time and effort in designing and setting up the website.
  • Pre-styled components: The theme offers pre-styled components, making it easy to create a visually appealing website.
  • Configurable footer: Users can easily customize the footer elements according to their organization’s needs.
  • Optimized for editing in CloudCannon: CauseNot is specifically optimized for editing in CloudCannon, providing a seamless editing experience.
  • SEO tags: The theme includes the jekyll-seo-tag plugin, allowing users to optimize their website for search engines.
  • Google Analytics: CauseNot supports integration with Google Analytics for tracking website traffic and performance.
  • Donorbox: Users can integrate Donorbox, a third-party embeddable donation form, into their website to collect donations.
  • Mailchimp: CauseNot allows integration with Mailchimp, a third-party embeddable newsletter service, for managing email subscriptions.

Installation:

To install CauseNot and set up your not-for-profit website, follow these steps:

  1. Add your site details in the _config.yml file.
  2. Add your Google Analytics key to the _config.yml file.
  3. Set up a workflow to view your site’s output either through CloudCannon or locally using Jekyll.
  4. Install the dependencies with Bundler by running the following command:
bundle install
  1. Run Jekyll commands through Bundler to ensure you’re using the right versions. For example:
bundle exec jekyll serve

Summary:

CauseNot is a Jekyll template designed specifically for not-for-profit organizations. It offers a range of features, including pre-built pages, pre-styled components, a configurable footer, and integrations with SEO tags, Google Analytics, Donorbox, and Mailchimp. By optimizing for editing in CloudCannon and providing easy installation steps, CauseNot aims to simplify the process of creating and managing a not-for-profit website.