The Knights of Columbus, Council 10861

Comprehensive Website Redesign & Secure Member Event Portal development

Client approached us with a clear set of functionality-focused goals for their HTML-based website. Their vision was to create a more interactive, member-focused platform that enabled smooth communication, event participation, and content management, without relying on external CMS systems. The client’s primary objectives included:

• Interactive Event Registration System:
• View a calendar of upcoming events
• Register for events with name, contact info, and attendee details
• Optionally select time slots (with visibility toggling)
• Automated email notifications sent to specified recipients upon registration
• Private Member Communication Backend:
• Secure communication system between officers, directors, and members
• Custom login for officers (not via admin panel)
• Role-based message and document sharing
• Internal message board with filtering by role, degree type, title, or individual member
• Membership Application Integration:
• A new membership application form, matching the design and flow of the official KofC application page
• Auto-send form submissions to membership directors
• Homepage & Navigation Adjustments:
• “Plan Your Visit” replaced with Join Our Council (linking to official KofC join page)
• “Calendar” replaced with Events (linking to custom-built events page)
• “Donate Now” removed per client request
• Submit Prayer Requests section enhanced with CAPTCHA
• Display of submitted prayers on homepage
• Content Updates & Fixes:
• “New Here?” redirect corrected to “Why Join” section
• Removal of outdated content sections such as “Activities”
• Integration of KofC membership resources directly on the homepage
• Ensured accurate routing from prayer links to full prayer details, not generic blog pages
• Secure Member-Only Area:
• Creation of a Council 10861 Minutes page
• Secure login/logout functionality for members to access this content
• Login data mapped to user accounts and made trackable in the backend
• Our Deliverables & Execution:
• We developed a custom HTML+PHP-based solution that perfectly aligned with the client’s non-CMS preferences.
• Event registration system was built with conditional logic, auto-emailing, and time slot toggling.
• Built a secure backend messaging system with user role management and internal inbox.
• Designed the membership application to visually match the KofC national site, while integrating it into the local site’s flow.
• Implemented login/logout system with access-restricted pages.
• Improved UI/UX across homepage and navigation.
• Corrected routing bugs and added real-time prayer request display.
  
  

Final Outcome:

The final website delivered a streamlined, professional, and fully functional platform tailored to the Knights of Columbus Council 10861. All requested features were implemented to specification, ensuring a seamless experience for both visitors and council members. The client received a robust, secure environment for events, membership communication, and internal operations, significantly improving their digital outreach and engagement.