Welcome to ShawnLife

Elevating impactful websites for non-profits, philanthropic foundations, small businesses, side hustles, and more…

Meet Your Host:

Shawn Buck

I’ve been on quite the journey over the past decade. From leading fundraising and communications with Ubuntu Football in Cape Town for 8 years to being a Sports Impact and Fundraising Consultant to designing Squarespace websites for non-profits, I'm passionate about giving individuals and organizations the tools they need to make a positive impact. I also volunteer with Out Here Worldwide, manage session leaders at the annual International Fundraising Congress (IFC), and volunteer with Ubuntu.

Outside of Work

Thankfully, work is not my whole life. I also love to spend lots of time hiking and walking on the beach, reading and listening to audiobooks, cooking new dishes, and exploring the beautiful city of Cape Town with friends. Recommending these things to others is my favorite thing to do, and you can check out my Instagram to see what I’m recommending now!

I also run the Cape Town chapter of Silent Book Club, a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) social reading gathering around the city with an average attendance of 150 people. Check it out!

If you’d ever like to visit Cape Town, let me know, and I’d love to share with you all of the amazing sights, hikes, food, wine, and culture it has to offer!

Websites That
Work For You

I love capturing the essence of individuals and organizations and creatively showcasing it to the world. In today's constantly evolving digital landscape, it’s essential to have a website that accurately reflects who you are and the impact you want to make.

I want to ensure you have a website you can easily manage and edit yourself when you need to make updates and changes. That’s why I work through Squarespace to simplify website management once I’ve handed it over to you. I’ve built so many Squarespace sites that I’ve joined their Circle Member program and can pass along exclusive access to new features, exclusive discounts, and premium customer support to you.

I've been privileged to work on some incredible projects, including:

  • Websites from scratch

  • Website rebuilds and refreshes

  • Online courses

  • Online stores (including Facebook and Instagram integrations)

  • Store and chapter locator maps

  • Membership sites (exclusive access to content for premium members)

Check out my portfolio below, and let's work together to create a website that truly captures your unique personality and message!

Past Projects

  • "Working with Shawn was a delight. He perfectly captured our vision and created a site that exceeded our expectations in both design and functionality. His expertise and responsiveness made the whole process smooth and enjoyable."

    - Eric Reid
    Former NFL Safety, Advocate, and Entrepreneur

  • “Shawn is a true professional. This is the second project I’ve engaged his services for, and he went above and beyond researching options and developing our virtual course and website. Shawn was organized, highly communicative, and attentive to detail as he built an online course shell that our students find high-quality and easy to use.”

    - Meredith Wolff
    Co-Founder, Sports & Entertainment Impact Certificate

  • “It was great to work with Shawn on the design of a new website for our non-profit. He was clear and responsive throughout the process and we were delighted with the final product.”

    - Mike Geddes
    Co-founder of Oakland Roots SC and Oakland Soul SC and Vice President at 17 Sport

Fundraising Made Simple

Want to learn how to raise money for the causes you care about?

Check out our Fundraising Made Simple online course for simple and practical lessons on how to find and build relationships with potential donors to grow the impact of your amazing work!

LET’S TALK…