The Autism Trust USA
Designing a Squarespace website to support awareness, engagement, and donations
Project: The Autism Trust USA
Platform: Squarespace
Focus: Mission clarity + donation pathway
Outcome: Clear, structured site supporting awareness and engagement
Overview
A Squarespace website project for The Autism Trust USA, focused on creating a clear, accessible platform to support their mission and encourage donations.
The Objective
The organisation required a new website to support the next phase of its development.
The site needed to:
Clearly communicate the organisation’s mission
Support donations effectively
Present information in an accessible and structured way
Provide a professional and trustworthy online presence
The Challenge
The project involved translating a complex and important mission into a clear and user-friendly website.
Key challenges included:
Communicating detailed information in a simple, accessible way
Creating a clear path for users to engage and donate
Structuring content for different audiences
Ensuring clarity across both desktop and mobile
What I delivered
Website Design & Build
Custom-designed Squarespace website
Fully responsive across mobile and desktop
Structured layouts to improve clarity and usability
User Journey & Structure
Clear navigation and content hierarchy
Focused pathways guiding users towards donation and engagement
Simplified presentation of complex information
Ongoing Support
Website administration and updates
Support for board-led content changes
Continued refinement as the organisation evolves
The Result
The new website provides a clear and accessible platform that supports both awareness and action.
The organisation’s mission is easier to understand
Users are guided more effectively towards donation
The site presents a more professional and credible presence
A strong foundation has been created for future development
About the organisation
The Autism Trust USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation based in Austin, Texas.
It was founded to address the need for long-term support for adults with autism—particularly as individuals transition out of school-based services and require continued structure, education, and community support.
Testimonial
“Thanks Fiona, so grateful to you for all this work.”
