Forged Media and its nonprofit platform Benevolist have been honored with a 2025 Netty Award in the Web Design category, highlighting their innovative approach to digital charitable giving. The award recognizes the company's exceptional technical and creative achievements in developing a user-friendly donation platform.
The Netty Awards, a renowned global digital industry recognition, selected Forged Media for its groundbreaking work in 'Technology for Good'. The winning platform, Benevolist.org, streamlines donation drives by creating intuitive, easy-to-navigate interfaces that connect donors with nonprofit needs.
Lee Carroll, President of Forged Media, emphasized the significance of the award, noting the team's commitment to eliminating friction in the donation process. The platform's design integrates complex backend technology with a simple, accessible user experience, enabling more efficient charitable contributions.
By aggregating item donations from multiple retailers and presenting them in a clean, straightforward interface, Benevolist has created a solution that makes giving more accessible. The Netty Awards' selection criteria—which include creativity, technical proficiency, and overall excellence—validated the platform's innovative approach to digital philanthropy.
This recognition underscores the growing importance of technology in facilitating social impact, demonstrating how thoughtful web design can significantly enhance nonprofit engagement and streamline charitable giving processes.
