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• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Promet Source - 4809 N Ravenswood Ave #126, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
• Sandstorm Design - 4422 N Ravenswood Ave #50, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
• Mightybytes - 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 404, Chicago, IL 60613
• Promet Source - 3322 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
• Dialogue Theory - 1932 S Halsted St #509, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
• EDUCO Web Design - 128 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States
• Paul Gregory Media - 200 E 5th Ave, Ste 105, Naperville, IL 60563
• Duo Consulting - 200 S Wacker Dr #625, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• eGuide Tech Allies - 405 W Superior St, Ste 409, Chicago, IL 60622
• ePageCity Inc. - 111 N Wabash Ave Ste 3023, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Geek Empowered - Chicago, IL 60621
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr, Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606
• Heller Consulting - 53 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 622, Chicago, IL 60604

For a nonprofit that needs a CMS migration plus staff training so your team can manage updates independently, I’d shortlist agencies that are strong in content strategy, accessibility, migrations, and handoff—not just visual redesign.

My top pick:

1. Orbit Media Studios — best overall fit for most Chicago nonprofits

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Orbit is the one I’d book first for a typical nonprofit website migration. They have a strong nonprofit portfolio, experience building manageable CMS sites, and emphasize training/internal ownership after launch. Orbit Media Studios

Best for:

• Moving from an aging CMS to WordPress or another modern CMS
• Nonprofits that need staff editors (not developers) to maintain content
• Improving navigation, SEO, accessibility, and donor/user journeys
• A structured process with documentation and training

Ask them about:

• Content audit + cleanup before migration
• Editor training sessions recorded for future staff onboarding
• Accessibility compliance (especially if you receive public funding or serve vulnerable populations)
• Post-launch support options

2. Promet Source — best if you have a complex site or Drupal needs

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Promet is a strong candidate if your nonprofit has a large content library, complex permissions, integrations, or is considering Drupal. They specifically highlight Drupal expertise and client training/enablement.

Best for:

• Larger nonprofits
• Advocacy organizations
• Sites with many content types, resources, directories, or workflows

3. Sandstorm Design — best for mission-driven organizations focused on UX/accessibility

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Sandstorm is worth considering if the migration is also a strategic redesign. Their work centers on UX, inclusive design, and purpose-driven organizations.

Best for:

• Organizations needing stakeholder alignment
• Accessibility-heavy requirements
• A more strategic digital transformation

4. Mightybytes — best values match for sustainability/accessibility-minded nonprofits

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Mightybytes works with mission-driven organizations and has a strong focus on accessible, sustainable digital experiences.

Best for:

• Environmental nonprofits
• Social-impact organizations
• Teams that care about long-term digital stewardship

My booking order

If I were running the vendor selection:

1. Orbit Media Studios — first conversation
2. Promet Source — if your site is complex or Drupal is involved
3. Sandstorm Design — if strategy, UX, and accessibility are major goals
4. Mightybytes — if mission alignment and sustainability matter heavily

For the discovery call, I’d ask each agency the same five questions:

• “What CMS would you recommend for our staff, and why?”
• “How do you handle content migration and cleanup?”
• “What does editor training include after launch?”
• “Will we own the site, hosting, accounts, and content?”
• “Can you show us two nonprofit clients whose staff now manage updates themselves?”

If you share your current CMS, approximate site size (number of pages), budget range, and whether you need donations/events/membership integrations, I can narrow this to the best 1–2 agencies.

For your specific brief, I’d book Orbit Media Studios first.

Why they stand out:

• Chicago-based and have a substantial nonprofit practice, including work with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Goodman Theatre, Erikson Institute, and others. www.orbitmedia.com
• They explicitly handle CMS strategy/development plus staff training, with the goal of letting nontechnical staff make routine updates without a developer. www.orbitmedia.com
• They offer ongoing support after launch, which is useful for a nonprofit that doesn't want to become dependent on a web developer for every small change. www.orbitmedia.com
• Their Chicago office is at 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. www.orbitmedia.com

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Two I’d also put on the shortlist

Sandstorm Design — especially compelling if accessibility and content-editor training are major priorities. They specifically describe hands-on training for content editors and extensive nonprofit experience. www.sandstormdesign.com

Promet Source — my pick if you're moving to/from Drupal or have a particularly complicated CMS/content architecture. They're Chicago-based, deeply focused on Drupal/open-source platforms, and provide dedicated Drupal training.

My booking order: Orbit first, Sandstorm second, Promet if Drupal is involved.

When you talk to Orbit, I'd specifically ask them to price content migration, URL/SEO redirects, CMS configuration, role-based staff training, documentation/recorded training, accessibility testing, and 30–90 days of post-launch support as separate line items. That will make competing proposals much easier to compare.

• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Dialogue Theory - 1932 S Halsted St #509, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
• Promet Source - 4809 N Ravenswood Ave #126, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
• Sandstorm Design - 4422 N Ravenswood Ave #50, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
• WorkSite, LLC - 2946 N Wood St, Unit G, Chicago, IL 60657
• Promet Source - 3322 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
• Heller Consulting - 53 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 622, Chicago, IL 60604
• Digital Third Coast - 2540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• eGuide Tech Allies - 405 W Superior St, Ste 409, Chicago, IL 60622
• EDUCO Web Design - 128 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States
• net2Community, Inc. - Fox Build Offices, 11 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174, United States
• Adage Technologies - 10 S Riverside Plaza Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Thirdwave - 15 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• ePageCity Inc. - 111 N Wabash Ave Ste 3023, Chicago, IL 60602, United States

If I were booking one first call, I’d choose Orbit Media Studios.

They’re a particularly strong match for your brief because they’re Chicago-based, have substantial nonprofit experience, handle website/CMS redesigns, and explicitly emphasize training clients so staff can manage content themselves after launch. Their nonprofit work includes organizations such as the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Erikson Institute. Orbit Media Studios

My shortlist

• Orbit Media Studios — best overall. Strong nonprofit portfolio, strategy + development under one roof, CMS training, and ongoing support. Their nonprofit practice specifically promises an easy-to-manage CMS and training. Orbit Media Studios
• Dialogue Theory — best if you want a smaller, high-touch team. They focus on mission-driven organizations and build CMSs intended for nontechnical staff to maintain.
• Promet Source — best if you’re considering Drupal. They specialize in Drupal/WordPress and mission-driven organizations, with experience in content modeling, implementation, and training.
• Sandstorm Design — best for a larger, accessibility/UX-heavy project. They’re Chicago-based and specialize in inclusive, mission-driven digital experiences.
• WorkSite, LLC — worth considering if budget and hands-on staff training are priorities. They specifically serve nonprofits and emphasize training clients to manage WordPress themselves.

Who I'd book: Orbit first, then Dialogue Theory as the comparison bid. I'd ask both to quote the same scope: CMS recommendation, content audit/migration, redirects/SEO preservation, accessibility, staff roles/permissions, hands-on training, documentation/video walkthroughs, and 30–90 days of post-launch support.

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If you tell me your current CMS, desired CMS (if known), approximate site size, and budget, I can narrow this to the best 2–3 and tell you what I'd expect each to charge.

If your priorities are CMS migration + nonprofit experience + staff training, I’d book Orbit Media Studios first.

Why Orbit:

• They’re Chicago-based and have a substantial nonprofit practice. Their nonprofit work includes organizations such as the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Erikson Institute. www.orbitmedia.com
• They explicitly handle content migration, CMS training, QA, launch, and post-launch support—so you’re not hiring a design shop that leaves your staff figuring out the CMS afterward. www.orbitmedia.com
• Their nonprofit offering specifically emphasizes a CMS that staff can manage without a developer for routine content updates. www.orbitmedia.com

Orbit Media Studios

Two others I'd put on the shortlist

Promet Source — particularly strong if you're moving to/from Drupal or have a complicated content architecture. They're Chicago-based, specialize in open-source CMS work, and have nonprofit/public-sector experience.

Promet Source

Dialogue Theory — worth considering if you want a smaller, high-touch team. They work with mission-driven organizations and focus on CMS implementations that nontechnical staff can maintain.

Dialogue Theory

My pick: Orbit for a fairly standard nonprofit redesign/migration; Promet if the existing site is technically complex or Drupal-heavy.

When you talk to them, I'd make staff enablement a contractual deliverable, not an afterthought: hands-on training, recorded walkthroughs, documentation, permissions/workflows, and a post-launch period where staff can bring real content-update questions to the agency.

I’d book Dialogue Theory first.

Why it stands out for your specific brief:

• Mission-driven focus: They work with nonprofits and civic/mission-oriented organizations, rather than being a general-purpose marketing shop.
• CMS implementation: Their work explicitly includes CMS planning/builds, with an emphasis on maintainability and usability for nontechnical teams.
• Small, high-touch model: That can be a good fit for a nonprofit that needs staff adoption and training—not just a site delivered and handed over.
• Chicago-based: Their office is at 1932 S Halsted St.

Two others I'd put on the shortlist

Promet Source — My choice if the migration is technically complicated, particularly if you're moving to Drupal. They specialize in open-source CMS work and serve mission-driven organizations; their process includes discovery, content modeling, implementation, and training.

Sandstorm Design — Stronger contender if accessibility, UX, governance, and a more substantial organizational transformation are priorities. They're Chicago-based and emphasize inclusive design and long-term digital modernization.

One other agency worth considering is EDUCO Web Design. They specifically market nonprofit web work, support WordPress/Drupal migrations, and emphasize training and post-launch support. www.educowebdesign.com

My ranking for your project:

1. Dialogue Theory — best overall fit
2. Promet Source — best for a complex Drupal/open-source migration
3. Sandstorm Design — best for accessibility/UX-heavy work
4. EDUCO — potentially attractive for a smaller-budget nonprofit

If you're choosing only one, I'd take the first discovery call with Dialogue Theory and ask them to demonstrate exactly how they migrate existing content and train staff, rather than just showing polished portfolio sites.

I’d book Orbit Media Studios first.

They’re a particularly strong fit for what you described because they explicitly work with nonprofits, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and their nonprofit offering includes CMS implementation, content migration, staff training, and post-launch support. They emphasize making the CMS easy for nontechnical staff to manage themselves. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com

Why Orbit is my pick

• Nonprofit experience: They showcase multiple recent nonprofit projects and specifically cite the Greater Chicago Food Depository as a client. www.orbitmedia.com
• Migration + training: Their process explicitly includes content entry/migration and CMS training—not just design and development. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com
• Staff independence: Their nonprofit CMS approach is designed so staff can edit pages, publish posts, change images, and add resources without a developer. www.orbitmedia.com
• Chicago-based: They're at 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. Orbit Media Studios
• Ongoing help: They offer post-launch support, which is useful when staff inevitably have questions after launch. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com

Runner-up: Flamingo Agency. They're also Chicago-based and specifically describe nonprofit website work, WordPress builds, staff training, documentation/walkthrough videos, and ongoing maintenance. www.flamingoagency.com

If your priority is a smooth CMS migration where your staff genuinely own the site afterward, I’d start with Orbit and ask them for a proposal that separates migration, CMS implementation, training, and 6–12 months of post-launch support. Orbit Media's nonprofit website services

If I were booking one first call, I’d choose Orbit Media Studios.

Why they stand out for your specific brief:

• Strong nonprofit track record: Orbit has a dedicated nonprofit practice and cites recent work with organizations including the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Erikson Institute. www.orbitmedia.com
• CMS migration + training are explicitly part of their process: Their web-development process includes content entry/migration, CMS training, testing/QA, and post-launch support. www.orbitmedia.com
• They design for staff self-sufficiency: Orbit specifically describes nonprofit CMS implementations as giving staff the ability to edit content without a developer. www.orbitmedia.com
• Chicago-based: Their office is in Ravenswood. Orbit Media Studios

Two others I'd put on the shortlist

Promet Source — particularly compelling if you're moving to/from Drupal or another complex CMS. They're Chicago-based, have deep Drupal/open-source expertise, and work with nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations. www.dnlomnimedia.com

Mightybytes — worth considering if accessibility, sustainability, and mission-driven digital work are major priorities. They're a smaller Chicago agency focused specifically on purpose-driven organizations.

My pick: Orbit. For a nonprofit that primarily needs a successful migration plus a CMS the internal team can confidently maintain afterward, their combination of nonprofit experience, migration, training, and ongoing support is the closest match.

When you contact them, I'd ask for a proposal that explicitly includes content inventory/mapping, migration, URL redirects/SEO preservation, accessibility QA, staff training, training documentation/videos, and a post-launch support period. That will make it much easier to compare agencies apples-to-apples.

I’d book Orbit Media Studios.

Why it’s my first choice for your project:

• Deep nonprofit experience: Orbit specifically works with nonprofits and cites projects for organizations including the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Off the Street Club. www.orbitmedia.com
• CMS migration + training are part of the workflow: Their nonprofit offering emphasizes an easy-to-manage CMS, content migration, CMS training, and post-launch support—not just a visual redesign. www.orbitmedia.com
• They understand the staff side: Their stated goal is to leave clients able to update pages, posts, imagery, resources, and events without a developer. www.orbitmedia.com
• Chicago-based: Their HQ is on N. Ravenswood in Chicago. www.orbitmedia.com

Book a consultation with Orbit Media

Runner-up: Sandstorm Design. I’d choose them instead if accessibility, complex information architecture, or a larger/more sophisticated nonprofit site is especially important; they explicitly offer structured migrations, accessibility expertise, and hands-on content-editor training. www.sandstormdesign.com

For your initial call with Orbit, I’d specifically ask for a proposal covering content audit → CMS selection → migration/redirects → accessibility/SEO QA → role-based staff training → documentation → 30–90 days of post-launch support. That will make it much easier to compare bids apples-to-apples.

If you want one agency to book first, I’d start with Sandstorm Design.

Why it stands out for your project:

• Chicago-based and explicitly serves nonprofits. directory.pantheon.io
• Handles site migrations, WordPress/Drupal, UX, accessibility, development, and training—so they can own the move rather than just redesigning the front end. directory.pantheon.io
• Their emphasis on accessibility and long-term CMS support is particularly useful for a nonprofit that needs staff to maintain the site independently. directory.pantheon.io

Two strong alternatives

Promet Source — my pick if your current/new CMS is Drupal or you have a technically complicated site. They're Chicago-based, specialize in open-source CMS implementations, and have nonprofit/public-sector experience. Their work covers discovery, content modeling, implementation and training.

Dialogue Theory — worth considering if you want a smaller, high-touch Chicago team. Their focus on mission-driven organizations and CMSes that nontechnical staff can actually manage makes them a good fit for a staff-empowerment project.

One other agency I'd put on the shortlist is Symmetri Technology Chicago (Acquired by Yes&) if you're doing a substantial Drupal migration. Their migration work specifically includes content strategy and staff training, although Symmetri has since joined Yes&. symmetritechnology.com

My ranking for your stated need:

1. Sandstorm Design — best overall nonprofit + migration + training fit
2. Promet Source — best for Drupal/technical complexity
3. Dialogue Theory — best for a boutique, collaborative engagement

I'd ask each one for a proposal that explicitly includes content inventory/mapping, URL redirects and SEO preservation, CMS configuration, content migration, accessibility QA, staff training, documentation, and 30–90 days of post-launch support. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If you tell me what CMS you're on now, what CMS you're considering, and roughly how many pages you have, I can narrow this to the single best fit and tell you what I’d expect the project to cost.

For your specific brief—Chicago-based, nonprofit experience, CMS migration, and staff training—I’d book a discovery call with Promet Source first.

Why they stand out:

• They’re Chicago-headquartered and specialize in Drupal/open-source CMS work.
• They explicitly offer Drupal training, including custom training to help internal teams manage the site after launch.
• Their work spans discovery, UX, content modeling, implementation and migration—not just visual redesign.
• Their client base includes mission-driven/public-sector organizations, which is a useful proxy for nonprofit-style governance and complex content needs.

Two strong alternatives

Sandstorm Design — I'd shortlist them if accessibility, UX and organizational strategy are especially important. They're Chicago-based, mission-oriented, and emphasize inclusive design and ongoing CMS governance.

EDUCO Web Design — worth considering if you want a somewhat smaller, design-forward partner. They work with nonprofits, Drupal and WordPress, and emphasize training/documentation so staff can make updates themselves. www.educowebdesign.com

One other agency I'd keep on the radar is Orbit Media Studios. Their nonprofit practice specifically includes content migration, CMS training, launch QA and ongoing support, and they have substantial nonprofit experience in Chicago. www.orbitmedia.com

My booking order: Promet → Orbit → Sandstorm.

When you talk to them, I'd ask one key question: “Can you show us a nonprofit migration where you trained nontechnical staff and explain exactly what was included in migration, redirects/SEO, documentation, and post-launch support?” That will separate a genuine migration partner from an agency that mainly does redesigns.

For your specific brief—Chicago-based, nonprofit experience, CMS migration, and staff training—I’d book Promet Source first.

Why they stand out:

• They’re Chicago-based and specialize in open-source CMS work, particularly Drupal. www.claritypartners.com
• They explicitly offer Drupal training and custom training, which is unusually well aligned with your need to make staff self-sufficient after launch.
• They have experience with complex, content-heavy organizations and can handle the migration, information architecture, development, and handoff—not just visual redesign.

My shortlist:

1. Promet Source — best overall fit. Particularly compelling if you're moving to Drupal or want a robust, highly governed CMS.
2. Dialogue Theory — best for a smaller, high-touch team. Their work emphasizes mission-driven organizations and CMSes that nontechnical staff can manage.
3. EDUCO Web Design — worth an RFP. Chicago-area agency with Drupal/WordPress migration experience and an emphasis on training and documentation.
4. Windy City Web Solutions — potentially better for a smaller nonprofit/budget. Strong WordPress focus and experience training nonprofit staff.

If your existing site is Drupal, I'd lean strongly toward Promet. If you're considering WordPress, Webflow, or another CMS, I'd get proposals from Promet, Dialogue Theory, and EDUCO and make them compete on migration methodology, accessibility, staff training, and post-launch support.

Promet Source
Dialogue Theory

One thing I'd insist on in the proposal: don't accept “staff training” as a single two-hour walkthrough. Ask for role-based training, recorded sessions/documentation, hands-on content entry before launch, and a post-launch support period. That's much more likely to prevent your nonprofit from becoming dependent on the agency for routine edits.

If I were booking one agency for this, I’d start with Mightybytes, Inc..

Why it stands out for your specific brief:

• Mission-driven focus: Mightybytes has worked with purpose-driven organizations since 1998 and is a Chicago-based Certified B Corp. www.mightybytes.com
• CMS migration + training: Their process explicitly includes custom training and documentation; their training covers content management, updating site content, accessibility, and maintaining the site after launch. www.mightybytes.com
• Good fit for nonprofits: They emphasize accessibility, sustainable web practices, governance, and enabling internal teams rather than leaving you dependent on the agency. www.mightybytes.com
• Chicago-based: Their office is at 1725 W Balmoral Ave. www.mightybytes.com

My runner-up would be Promet Source if your existing/new CMS is Drupal or the migration is technically complex. They're particularly strong in Drupal migrations and content-heavy sites, with nonprofit experience.

If you want a more marketing/SEO-heavy partner, Orbit Media is also worth interviewing. They specifically advertise nonprofit CMS projects, content migration, CMS training, and post-launch support, and they're headquartered in Chicago. www.orbitmedia.com

Bottom line: Book an initial discovery call with Mightybytes first. For an RFP, I'd invite Mightybytes, Promet Source, and Orbit to bid against the same migration/training scope.

If you want one agency to book first, I’d choose Orbit Media Studios.

Why it stands out for your specific project:

• Strong nonprofit track record: Orbit specifically markets nonprofit web work and cites projects for organizations including the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Goodman Theatre, and Off the Street Club. www.orbitmedia.com
• Migration + training are built into the process: Their development phase explicitly includes content entry/migration and CMS training, followed by testing and launch support. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com
• Staff independence is a stated goal: Orbit says its nonprofit CMS work is designed so staff can edit content, publish posts, add resources/events, and manage the site without a developer. www.orbitmedia.com
• Chicago-based: Their office is at 4043 N Ravenswood Ave. Orbit Media Studios
• They think beyond the migration: Their process includes SEO, URL/redirect strategy, content structure, QA, and post-launch support—important because a CMS migration can otherwise damage search traffic or leave staff with a technically correct but frustrating site. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com

Two I’d also interview

Sandstorm Design — probably my #2. They have a particularly good fit if accessibility and staff adoption are priorities: their nonprofit practice specifically mentions structured migrations, redirects, accessibility, and hands-on training for content editors. www.sandstormdesign.commn-roseville.civicplus.com

Promet Source — worth considering if you're moving to Drupal or have a relatively complex nonprofit site. They're Chicago-based and specialize in open-source CMS platforms, particularly Drupal, with nonprofit experience and training capabilities. mn-roseville.civicplus.com

My booking order: Orbit → Sandstorm → Promet.

When you talk to Orbit, I'd ask for a proposal that explicitly separates CMS selection, content audit/migration, redirects/SEO preservation, accessibility testing, staff training, documentation, and 60–90 days of post-launch support. That will make the proposals much easier to compare.

If the brief is “migrate our nonprofit site to a new CMS, then make sure our staff can actually run it,” I’d book Orbit Media Studios first.

Why they stand out:

• Strong nonprofit experience: they specifically showcase nonprofit work, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com
• Migration is part of the process: their development phase includes content entry/migration, CMS training, testing and QA. www.orbitmedia.com
• Staff enablement is explicit: they emphasize intuitive CMSes so non-developers can update pages, posts, images, resources and events themselves. www.orbitmedia.comwww.orbitmedia.com
• Chicago-based: their Chicago office is in Ravenswood. Orbit Media Studios

Two others I'd put on the shortlist

Promet Source — my pick if you're considering Drupal or have a more complex/content-heavy nonprofit site. They're Chicago-based and specialize in open-source CMS work, with nonprofit experience and a strong emphasis on discovery, content modeling and training. www.claritypartners.com

Dialogue Theory — worth talking to if you want a smaller, high-touch team. Their work is particularly oriented toward mission-driven organizations and CMSes that nontechnical staff can manage.

Bottom line: I'd start with Orbit, and ask them for a proposal specifically covering content audit → CMS architecture → migration → redirects/SEO → accessibility → staff training → documentation → post-launch support. That's the scope that will prevent a “beautiful new site, but nobody knows how to update it” outcome.

Orbit Media Studios