The Ratcliffe Foundation

Drio engaged with The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation to design and develop a new website that would reflect the Foundation’s mission, values, and philanthropic work in a compelling and user-friendly way. The goal was to create a clean, modern digital presence that could effectively serve multiple audiences—from prospective grantees and partners to community stakeholders—while highlighting the real-world impact of the Foundation’s grantmaking. Built on WordPress, the site was designed to be fully responsive, accessible, secure, and easily maintained by non-technical staff.

The primary challenge was designing a site that could effectively serve multiple audiences—grantees, partners, and stakeholders—while keeping the user experience simple and intuitive. Drio addressed this by mapping clear user journeys and streamlining the content structure. Accessibility was another key priority; to meet compliance standards, the team integrated accessiBe and followed best practices throughout design and development. Finally, showcasing the Foundation’s impact in an engaging yet digestible way required balancing strong visuals with flexible content blocks, which was accomplished through custom templates and thoughtful layout choices.

The Ratcliffe Foundation’s new website is a polished, purpose-driven platform that clearly communicates the Foundation’s mission and showcases the lives and communities it supports. Through thoughtful design, user-focused architecture, and accessibility-minded development, Drio delivered a site that functions as both a storytelling tool and an operational asset. It is responsive, secure, and easy to maintain, enabling the Foundation to stay focused on its work while maintaining a high standard of digital professionalism. The final product positions the Ratcliffe Foundation as a modern, mission-aligned organization committed to transparency, impact, and connection.