Womans Religious Archives Collaborative Wordpress Site
Women Religious Archives Collaborative – Website Development
A strategic digital hub for a nationwide effort to preserve the history of Catholic Sisters through a state-of-the-art Heritage Center. WRIS Web Services designed and developed a custom WordPress website to support WRAC’s major capital campaign, educate the public on the sisters' historical legacies, and facilitate global engagement and donations.
Services Provided:
Project Management • UX/UI
Key Results:
Capital Campaign Hub:
- Launched a dedicated digital home for the $24M capital campaign to support the new Heritage Center.
Scalable Content Management:
- Implemented a robust "News & Notes" section for ongoing organizational updates and newsletters.
Mobile-Optimized Accessibility:
- Ensured a seamless experience for a diverse, multigenerational audience across all devices.
Donation-Focused UX:
- Strategically placed calls-to-action that simplify the contribution process for founding donors.
Conclusion:
The Women Religious Archives Collaborative now possesses a powerful digital foundation that bridges the gap between the past contributions of women religious and their future legacy. By providing a professional platform for their capital campaign and mission, WRIS Web Services has enabled WRAC to secure vital funding and ensure that these stories remain accessible to researchers and future generations. The new site serves as both a repository of history and a beacon for the organization's long-term growth.
The Challenge:
As Catholic Sisters age and congregations across the country merge or close, the meticulous records of their historical contributions to healthcare, education, and social justice are at risk of being lost. The Women Religious Archives Collaborative (WRAC) needed a centralized, authoritative platform to communicate the urgency of this preservation and promote the construction of their new $22 million Heritage Center in Cleveland. They required a professional, secure, and mobile-responsive site that could effectively manage a major capital campaign while serving as a primary resource for researchers, donors, and the public.
The Solution:
WRIS Web Services designed and developed a custom WordPress website using Elementor Pro, creating a narrative-driven experience that balances historical storytelling with modern fundraising needs. The site was structured to prioritize the "So The Stories Can Be Told" capital campaign, integrating clear donation pathways and milestones. By focusing on a clean, "industrial-chic" aesthetic that reflects the professional nature of archival work, the solution provides a trustworthy foundation for WRAC’s national mission.
