Mission-Aligned. Budget-Minded. Minnesota-Based.
The work you do matters, and your website should help you do more of it. Whether you need a new site to promote your cause, attract volunteers, process donations, or simply explain your mission clearly, Blue Ox is here to help.
We design and develop clean, accessible, easy-to-manage WordPress websites tailored to nonprofits of all sizes. That includes everything from homepage messaging to donation integration and event calendars. We’ll guide you through strategy, design, content, and launch, with a focus on sustainability and long-term support.
Nonprofit Reviews
300+
Websites Built
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Marketing Clients
110+
5 Star Reviews
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Years in Business
100+
Websites Hosted
Nonprofit Work
Nonprofit Discount Program
Supporting Minnesota nonprofits is part of who we are. That’s why we offer a 20% discount on website and marketing services for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. It’s our way of helping you put more resources toward your mission.
To qualify, organizations must:
- Be recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the IRS (EIN or IRS Determination Letter required)
- Add our Blue Ox logo and link to your website, listing us as a Partner, Website Partner, or Marketing Partner
- Enjoy an automatic 20% discount on all project-based services, website design and development, fractional marketing direction, and hosting
How We Can Help
- Accessible, responsive web design
- Donation tools, event systems, newsletter signups
- Clear messaging for multiple audiences (donors, volunteers, community)
- Training and admin access so your team can update the site easily
- Maintenance and marketing support when you need it
We’ve worked with churches, advocacy groups, community nonprofits, and regional organizations—and we’d love to help you, too.
Grants & Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits
Many Minnesota-based nonprofits can reduce website or technology costs through grant funding. While application periods and requirements change, here are several reliable places to start when exploring support for your digital projects.
Minnesota-Based Nonprofit Website Grant Opportunities
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Management Improvement Fund
Supports capacity-building and technology projects for small to midsize nonprofits.
Shavlik Family Foundation
Provides grants focused on technology improvements, including website development and modernization.
Propel Nonprofits
Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program (NIGP)
Offers funding for infrastructure and technology investments, particularly for culturally led organizations.
Central Minnesota Arts Board
Offers grants to arts-focused and community nonprofits for technology upgrades, including website improvements that enhance outreach and engagement.
Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment
Provides statewide funding for arts, culture, heritage, and outdoor organizations. Some nonprofits have successfully used these grants to enhance online visibility and communication.
Minnesota Grants Portal
The state’s central hub for current public grant opportunities, searchable by subject area.
Regional Initiative Foundations
Minnesota’s six regional foundations often support community-strengthening projects, including tech upgrades, website initiatives, or capacity-building support for nonprofits.
Initiative Foundation (Central Minnesota)
Funds projects that modernize rural communities. From websites to digital tools, especially for nonprofits, small towns, and collaborative regional efforts.
Northland Foundation (Northeast Minnesota)
Supports infrastructure and connectivity in rural areas, including technology that enhances outreach, digital presence, and service delivery.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation (Northwest Minnesota)
Invests in community development, often backing grants that include tech capacity building and digital upgrades in small towns.
Southwest Initiative Foundation (Southwest Minnesota)
Prioritizes rural equity and community access, and has supported website upgrades, online access tools, and digital inclusion efforts.
West Central Initiative (West Central Minnesota)
Focuses on local innovation and entrepreneurship. Past grants have covered software, digitization projects, and technology planning.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (Southeast Minnesota)
Funds regional nonprofit, economic, and civic resilience, which sometimes includes support for technology, website work, and community platforms.
Microsoft Tech for Social Impact
Offers technology discounts and software support for eligible nonprofits, freeing up funds for website projects.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)
Articles, training, and resources on nonprofit technology and communications.
GrantWatch (Minnesota)
A searchable directory of state and national grant opportunities, including tech and website funding.
Why Choose Blue Ox?
We’re proudly based in Central Minnesota, with team members across the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Alexandria Lakes regions. Since 2012, we’ve handled marketing and website services for hundreds of organizations across the state.
Clients stay with us for years because we’re responsive, friendly, and reliable. You get a partner who answers emails, calls you back, and does what we say we’ll do.
