Not-for-Profit Software Development Perth

Less Admin, More Mission

What We Build for Not-for-Profits

For 10+ years we have built the membership, volunteer and reporting systems WA not-for-profits run on. Every custom software development and app development project starts with a fixed-fee Design Phase, so you have an agreed scope and a real price before anyone writes code.

Custom Software for NFPs

Volunteer, membership and program management systems built around how your organisation works, for when off-the-shelf software has stopped coping.

Websites Your Team Can Run

Your website is where most donors, volunteers and members first meet you. We design and build fast, accessible sites your team can update without calling a developer.

Donations & Payments Online

Take donations, membership fees and event payments through Stripe, PayPal or Xero. As a Xero Development Partner, we make sure the money reconciles as cleanly as it arrives.

Accessible on Any Device

Everything we build follows WCAG, the web accessibility standard government and funders expect, and works on a phone, because that is where volunteers, field staff and community members will use it.

Integrations & Automation

Connect your website, CRM, email platform and accounting software so details are entered once and flow to where they are needed. No more re-keying donor records between systems.

Reporting & Governance

Funder acquittals (the reports showing how grant money was spent), ACNC reporting to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, and board packs should take minutes, not a day a month. We build the dashboards and automated reports that make that true.

10+ Years Building Software for WA Not-for-Profits

Hatchet® has been building websites and custom software for Perth not-for-profits, foundations and community organisations for 10+ years. We built the corporate volunteering platform Volunteering WA runs on, and the websites ForWhen, ASeTTS and the Fogarty Foundation use to reach the people they serve. We know grant funding arrives in rounds and that the person managing the system is often also running three programs, so every project starts with a fixed-fee Design Phase that sets the scope and the price. We explain the trade-offs as we go and build on well-supported technology like Laravel, Next.js and WordPress that your team can manage after launch.

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When does a not-for-profit need custom software?

Most not-for-profits do not decide to replace their software. They notice the workarounds first: a side spreadsheet because the membership system cannot track what the board asks for, a shared inbox standing in for a booking tool, a staff member who disappears for a day each month turning exports into a funder report. Those are signs the system is scaling with headcount instead of absorbing the load. That is the point where custom software pays for itself, and where we start: with the workflow your team has already built, not a blank page.

What custom software costs in Australia
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How does a project with Hatchet work?

  • Discovery & Scoping

    Workshops with your team to unpack how things run now, where they fall short and where the biggest wins are. We map the workflows and prioritise phase one.

  • Design & Pricing

    Approved designs and a functional spec you can click through with your team before any code is written, then a costed proposal with timeline and technical approach. A number you can take to a board, a funder or a grant application.

  • Development & Testing

    Local development in Perth in short iterations, so you see working software every few weeks and can reprioritise as funding or programs shift. Staging, accessibility and security checks before anything goes live, with your team clicking through real scenarios.

  • Launch & Support

    Production go-live on AWS hosting, with data migrated and your team trained. Then maintenance, hosting and feature work as your organisation grows. Many of our clients have been with us for years.

Not sure if custom software is the right step?

Take a 30-minute call with the team. Bring the spreadsheet, the workaround or the report that eats a day every month, and we will tell you straight whether it needs custom software, a smaller fix, or nothing yet.

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Featured Project: Volunteer Management Platform

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Volunteering WA

Helping an Amazing Not-for-Profit Reach a Wider Audience and Do More Good

We developed a solution using Laravel and NextJS, that streamlined the booking process for volunteers, enhancing the overall user experience. By reducing administrative overhead and promoting more effective communication, we improved efficiency and satisfaction on both ends.

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Why do not-for-profits work with Hatchet?

Three things matter most to the not-for-profits we work with. Here is how we handle each.

Costs You Can Plan Around

A fixed-fee Design Phase gives you an agreed scope and a real build price before you commit, so you can match the work to the funding you have and apply for the next grant with real numbers.

Easy for Your Team to Run

Staff and volunteers of any technical ability should be able to update content, manage records and run reports. We build for that, then train your team so they can.

Built to Absorb Growth

When programs expand or a new funder comes on board, the system should absorb the load rather than need more admin staff. That is the test we build to.

Client Testimonials

  • We've worked with Hatchet for the past 1-2 years to design and manage our corporate volunteering software. From the start, Daniel, Matt, and their team were collaborative and attentive to our needs. Since the launch in early 2024, they've been great at implementing changes and offering ongoing support. We're proud of the software and excited about our partnership with Hatchet.
    Catherine Kelly
    Catherine KellyVolunteering WA
  • I have worked with Daniel and the Hatchet team through my role at the Fogarty Foundation. They are always helpful, reliable and quick to respond to any questions or requests. Daniel has also been really supportive in helping me improve my website management skills. Fantastic company to work with!
    Meghan Levett
    Meghan LevettFogarty Foundation
  • It’s rare that we find a tech partner who gets it. They’re knowledgeable in their disciplines, on time, and have been an anchoring presence on key projects. We’ve come to see them as an extension of the DrawHistory family, and that’s probably the nicest thing we can say about anyone!
    Jeffrey Effendi
    Jeffrey EffendiDrawhistory
  • I have worked with the team at Hatchet for a long time (8 years). They always provide 1st class solutions and service. I am always amazed (but never surprised) by their deep knowledge, willingness to find a way and speed. I will certainly work with them for many years to come.
    David O'Donnell
    David O'DonnellTotal Aviation
  • Working with Hatchet on WAMSI’s new website was a great experience. They really got what we were aiming for and came back with a design that’s clean, visual and far more intuitive to navigate. Our research publications, previously buried under layers of subpages, are now easy to find. The team were patient, flexible and responsive throughout, and we’ve had loads of positive feedback from our partners and stakeholders.
    Anna-Lee Harry
    Anna-Lee HarryWAMSI

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Tell us what your team is working around today. We will give you a straight answer on whether custom software is the right next step, and which Design Phase size we would start with.