Facilities Showcase: Build a Campus or Organization Facilities Website
Create a facilities showcase that highlights buildings, spaces, and named areas online—paired with donor recognition, galleries, and accessibility-first navigation.
Intent: plan — Build a facilities showcase website that helps visitors explore spaces online and supports recognition goals.
Program Snapshot
- Audience: visitors, donors, alumni, families, community
- Primary outcomes: storytelling, wayfinding context, campaign stewardship
- Cadence: quarterly updates + campaign refreshes
- Featured content: buildings, spaces, named rooms, galleries, donor recognition
Content Architecture
Facility page template
- Facility name + location (optional)
- Purpose/overview (1–2 paragraphs)
- Photo gallery + captions
- Named spaces (optional)
- Recognition links (donors/sponsors associated with the space)
Directory navigation
- Browse by building type (athletics, arts, academics, commons)
- Search by facility name
- Filter by campaign/designation (optional)
Execution Timeline
Plan
- Define which facilities will be public and what details are appropriate.
- Set image standards and accessibility requirements.
Build
- Create a directory and import the first set of facilities.
- Add galleries and optional donor links.
Launch
- Publish featured facilities and share links for tours/events.
Refresh
- Add new spaces, update galleries, rotate featured facilities.
Copy/Paste Asset: Facility Page Checklist
- Name + purpose summary
- 5–15 photos + captions + alt text
- Key features (bullets)
- Optional: named spaces + recognition links
- Tags: building type, campus area, campaign (optional)
Next step
Request a facilities directory mock-up with your building categories: Request Your Free Custom Demo (?demo=demo).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for teams building an online hall of fame or awards website.
What is a facilities showcase website?
A facilities showcase website is a directory of buildings, spaces, and named areas with photos, stories, and optional donor recognition—built for browsing on mobile and on-site displays.
How do we connect facilities pages to donor recognition?
Tag spaces by campaign/designation and link donor tiers or stories to the spaces they support. Keep naming rules consistent.
How do we make a facilities showcase accessible?
Use descriptive headings, alt text for images, readable contrast, and clear navigation. Avoid text baked into photos and ensure keyboard navigation works.
