Accessibility Standards Statement

At PlannedGiving.com, we are committed to providing accessible, user-friendly websites and resources for the nonprofit community. Accessibility is an integral part of our development process and our ongoing client support.

Our Approach

• Template-Driven Compliance: All planned giving websites are built on standardized templates that are designed with accessibility in mind. These templates are regularly reviewed against widely recognized guidelines, including WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
• Content and Features: Our licensed content, tools, and built-in features are compliant by design. This ensures that planned giving resources are presented clearly and can be accessed by individuals with diverse needs.
• Use of Client Styles: When integrating with a client’s existing styles, branding, or HTML, we inherit those design elements. If a client’s template introduces accessibility issues (for example, color contrast ratios), those must be addressed within their style framework. We work closely with clients to identify and resolve such issues when necessary.
• Shared Responsibility: As long as the base institutional website meets accessibility standards, our planned giving website will maintain compliance as well. If the client’s template is updated or corrected for accessibility, the planned giving site will automatically benefit from those improvements.

Commitment

We recognize that accessibility is both a legal requirement and a best practice. Our team remains proactive in ensuring that our portion of the work—the planned giving website structure, content, and tools—is compliant, while collaborating with clients to address any issues arising from their broader website templates.

Please note: PlannedGiving.com is responsible for the accessibility of its licensed content and templates. Accessibility issues that arise from a client’s own institutional templates, branding, or design choices remain the responsibility of the client to correct.

Why This Matters

Accessibility is more than a legal requirement. It reflects a nonprofit’s mission: inclusion, dignity, and opportunity for all. A planned giving website that is accessible ensures that every supporter—whether using a screen reader, keyboard navigation, or other assistive technologies—can engage fully with your cause.

If you’d like to learn more about accessibility best practices, here are trusted resources:

• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) – International guidance and standards, including WCAG.
• ADA.gov – Guidance on Web Accessibility – U.S. Department of Justice information on ADA and digital compliance.
• Section 508 Standards – Federal standards for accessible electronic and information technology.
• Microsoft Accessibility – Practical tools and best practices for accessible digital experiences.

By following these principles, your website doesn’t just check compliance boxes—it creates a truly open door. Philanthropy, after all, is about broadening participation, not narrowing it.