Non-Profit Digital Success

Hosted by David Pisarek

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163

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Aug 2026

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EN-CA

About the show

Helping non-profits up their digital strategy. The host, David Pisarek, discusses successful strategies, web, social media, leadership, fundraising, and all things digital that your NPO should utilize. David brings in guests to provide value for the listeners. Each episode deep dives into relevant topics to aid in your success. David is the Founder of https://WowDigital.com - an agency focused on building NPO websites and brands. nonprofit podcast podcasting for leaders podcast tips

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September 2, 2026Episode 14416 min

144 - Non-Profit Website Accessibility: The Compliance Myth You Need to Drop

Join host David Pisarek for a practical deep dive into why website accessibility should be a strategic priority for every non-profit, rather than simply a compliance checkbox. In this solo episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, David breaks down what non-profits need to know about digital accessibility, WCAG 2.2, AODA, and the common barriers that can prevent people from engaging with your organization online. Discover how to: - Make your non-profit website more accessible for people using screen readers and keyboards. - Improve donation forms, alt text, PDFs, videos, and other digital content to create a more inclusive experience. - Understand why accessibility overlays alone don't solve the underlying accessibility problems on your website. - Use accessibility to support donor engagement, SEO, AI -search visibility, and long-term digital growth. David also shares a simple accessibility challenge you can try today to experience your donation process from a completely different perspective. Whether you're reviewing your current website or planning your next redesign, this episode will help you identify accessibility issues, remove unnecessary barriers, and create a digital experience that allows more people to connect with your mission. Tune in to "Non-Profit Website Accessibility: The Compliance Myth You Need to Drop" and start building a more accessible, inclusive, and future-ready non-profit website.

September 2, 2026Episode 14416 min

144 - Non-Profit Website Accessibility: The Compliance Myth You Need to Drop

Join host David Pisarek for a practical deep dive into why website accessibility should be a strategic priority for every non-profit, rather than simply a compliance checkbox. In this solo episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, David breaks down what non-profits need to know about digital accessibility, WCAG 2.2, AODA, and the common barriers that can prevent people from engaging with your organization online. Discover how to: - Make your non-profit website more accessible for people using screen readers and keyboards. - Improve donation forms, alt text, PDFs, videos, and other digital content to create a more inclusive experience. - Understand why accessibility overlays alone don't solve the underlying accessibility problems on your website. - Use accessibility to support donor engagement, SEO, AI search visibility, and long-term digital growth. David also shares a simple accessibility challenge you can try today to experience your donation process from a completely different perspective. Whether you're reviewing your current website or planning your next redesign, this episode will help you identify accessibility issues, remove unnecessary barriers, and create a digital experience that allows more people to connect with your mission. Tune in to "Non-Profit Website Accessibility: The Compliance Myth You Need to Drop" and start building a more accessible, inclusive, and future-ready non-profit website.

August 12, 2026Episode 14334 min

143 - Stop Losing Supporters With Confusing Messaging with Russell Van Brocklen

Join host David Pisarek and dyslexia researcher and educator Russell Van Brocklen for a fascinating conversation about how neurodivergent thinking can help non-profits simplify their messaging, communicate more clearly, and create stronger connections with their audiences. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Russell shares his personal journey with dyslexia and the communication methods he developed through years of research and education. He breaks down how universal themes can help organizations cut through complicated messaging and explains how tools like ChatGPT and Claude can support the process. Discover how to: Find the universal theme at the heart of your non-profit’s message. Use neurodivergent thinking to approach communication from a different perspective. Leverage ChatGPT and Claude to brainstorm, refine, and strengthen your content. Create clearer messaging that builds an emotional connection with donors and supporters. Develop an AI workflow that combines technology with human expertise. Make your messaging more focused so your audience knows what action to take. Russell also challenges the idea that one AI prompt is enough. He shares his process for repeatedly reviewing and refining AI-generated content, while emphasizing the importance of experienced humans in producing the final result. Whether your non-profit is struggling to explain what it does, experimenting with AI, or looking for ways to make its communications more accessible and impactful, this episode offers a fresh perspective and practical ideas you can start testing right away. Tune in to "Neurodivergent Thinking Fixes Non-Profit Messaging with Russell Van Brocklen" to learn how a different way of thinking could lead to much clearer communication.

July 22, 2026Episode 14227 min

142 – The Hidden Bottleneck Hurting Your Non-Profit with Jeremy Hass

Join host David Pisarek and operations expert Jeremy Hass for an insightful conversation about the hidden operational bottlenecks that hold non-profits back from achieving greater impact. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Jeremy, founder of PrefixOps, shares practical strategies for improving operational efficiency, empowering your team, and using automation to eliminate repetitive tasks without sacrificing the human connection that donors and volunteers value. Discover the keys to: Identifying the operational bottlenecks slowing your organization down. Using AI and automation to reduce administrative work and improve efficiency. Building systems that strengthen donor trust and help your non-profit scale with confidence. Whether you're leading a small charity or managing a growing non-profit organization, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you create better workflows, improve communication, and give your team more time to focus on your mission. Tune in to "The Hidden Bottleneck Hurting Your Non-Profit with Jeremy Hass" and learn how stronger systems can help your organization increase its impact while reducing stress and complexity.

July 22, 202627 min

142 - The Hidden Bottleneck Hurting Your Non-Profit with Jeremy Hass

Join host David Pisarek and operations expert Jeremy Hass for an insightful conversation about improving operational efficiency, reducing bottlenecks, and using automation to help non-profits scale their impact without sacrificing the human connection. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Jeremy shares practical strategies to help non-profit leaders streamline their internal systems, empower their teams, and build processes that strengthen donor trust while giving staff more time to focus on their mission. Discover the keys to: - Improve operational efficiency by removing common organizational bottlenecks. - Use AI and automation to reduce repetitive administrative work while protecting donor data. - Build stronger communication, better accountability, and systems that support long-term growth. Whether you're leading a small non-profit or managing a growing organization, this episode is packed with practical advice to help your team work smarter, improve decision-making, and create greater impact. Tune in to learn how better systems and smarter operations can help your non-profit grow with confidence.

July 2, 2026Episode 14133 min

141 - Escape Campaign Chaos Before It Breaks Your Team with Alexis Bennett

Join host David Pisarek and messaging strategist Alexis Bennett for a practical conversation about how non-profits can move from last-minute campaign chaos to strategic, repeatable campaigns that actually support long-term growth. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Alexis, founder of Sprig Co., shares how small non-profit and healthcare teams can turn complex ideas into clear, high-impact campaigns that drive action and help them outperform their size. Discover the keys to: - Building rerunnable campaigns that save time and reduce stress. - Using your website as a stronger storytelling and fundraising tool. - Improving donor retention through consistent, thoughtful communication. - Creating focused messaging that helps your campaign stand out. - Understanding your audience so your content reaches the right people. Whether your team is constantly reacting, rushing, or trying to do too much with limited capacity, this episode offers practical advice to help you plan smarter, communicate better, and build campaigns that are easier to repeat year after year. Tune in to "Escape Campaign Chaos Before It Breaks Your Team with Alexis Bennett" to learn how your non-profit can stop scrambling and start building campaigns with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

July 1, 2026Episode 14133 min

141 - Escape Campaign Chaos Before It Breaks Your Team with Alexis Bennett

June 10, 2026Episode 14021 min

140 - Cybersecurity basics every organization needs now

Join host David Pisarek in a practical solo episode focused on the cybersecurity basics every non-profit and organization needs to protect its data, donors, finances, and reputation. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, David breaks down common cybersecurity risks, including weak passwords, phishing emails, shared logins, outdated software, missing backups, and unclear staff access controls. Discover the keys to: - Strengthening your organization’s cybersecurity without tech overwhelm. - Using multi-factor authentication and password managers to reduce risk. - Spotting phishing emails before they cause damage. - Building better backup systems and recovery plans. - Training staff and volunteers to protect sensitive information. Whether your non-profit has a dedicated IT team or relies on a small group of staff and volunteers, this episode gives you clear, practical steps you can take right away to improve your digital security. Tune in to "Cybersecurity basics every organization needs now" to learn how small security improvements can help prevent major problems for your organization.

June 10, 2026Episode 14021 min

140 - Cybersecurity basics every organization needs now

May 20, 2026Episode 13928 min

139 - Storytelling Secrets with Bill Shander

Join host David Pisarek and data storytelling expert Bill Shander for a powerful conversation about how non-profits can turn raw numbers into meaningful stories that inspire action. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Bill shares practical insights on how organizations can communicate their impact more clearly, build donor trust, and use data visualization to make reports, presentations, and campaigns more compelling. Discover the keys to: - Turning impact data into stories people actually remember. - Using visuals to make your numbers easier to understand. - Building trust with donors, boards, and stakeholders through clarity. - Asking better questions before creating reports or presentations. - Using stakeholder whispering to uncover what people really need. Whether you’re preparing an annual report, presenting to your board, improving your website, or trying to show donors the real impact of their support, this episode offers practical advice to help your non-profit communicate with more confidence. Tune in to “Storytelling Secrets with Bill Shander” to learn how better data storytelling can help your organization show impact, inspire support, and make your numbers impossible to ignore. Visit the Wow Digital website for show notes: ⁠https://wowdigital.com/139/