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Join host David Pisarek for a practical deep dive into website security for non-profits, charities, and associations. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, David breaks down the key website security practices organizations should have in place to protect their data, donors, members, and reputation. Discover the keys to: - Keeping WordPress, plugins, and themes updated safely. - Using tools like Wordfence, MalCare, Cloudflare, and Google Analytics to monitor potential security issues. - Creating a reliable process for backups, testing, alerts, and website maintenance. - Protecting administrator access with two-factor authentication. - Understanding the importance of cyber insurance and having a response plan in place. David also shares how Wow Digital approaches website updates, why testing changes in a staging environment matters, and what your organization should review before a security issue happens. Whether your website is managed internally or by an outside partner, this episode will help you ask the right questions and identify potential gaps in your current security process. Tune in to "Non-Profit Website Security: Your Free 12-Point Cybersecurity Checklist" to strengthen your website security and take practical steps toward protecting your organization.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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/

Join host David Pisarek and digital strategist George Percy for a practical conversation about how smarter, more human marketing can help non-profits raise more and build stronger donor relationships. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, George shares powerful insights on using data-driven strategies without losing the human connection, helping organizations move beyond “mechanical marketing” toward more meaningful engagement. Discover the keys to: Using personalization and donor data to increase engagement and givingApplying ethical marketing and behavioural science to improve resultsBuilding smarter systems, from CRM strategy to first-party data, that reduce stress and support long-term growthWhether you’re part of a small team juggling many roles or looking to refine a mature digital strategy, this episode is packed with practical ideas and expert advice to help your non-profit market more effectively and grow support. Tune in to Raise More with Smarter Marketing with George Percy to learn how thoughtful strategy, better systems, and human-led digital marketing can strengthen your mission and amplify your impact.

Join host David Pisarek and digital strategist George Percy for a practical conversation about how smarter, more human marketing can help non-profits raise more and build stronger donor relationships. In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, George shares powerful insights on using data-driven strategies without losing the human connection, helping organizations move beyond “mechanical marketing” toward more meaningful engagement. Discover the keys to: Using personalization and donor data to increase engagement and givingApplying ethical marketing and behavioural science to improve resultsBuilding smarter systems, from CRM strategy to first-party data, that reduce stress and support long-term growthWhether you’re part of a small team juggling many roles or looking to refine a mature digital strategy, this episode is packed with practical ideas and expert advice to help your non-profit market more effectively and grow support. Tune in to Raise More with Smarter Marketing with George Percy to learn how thoughtful strategy, better systems, and human-led digital marketing can strengthen your mission and amplify your impact.

Join host David Pisarek in this solo episode as he breaks down one of the biggest questions non-profits are facing right now: Is AI actually safe to use? In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, David shares practical, no-hype insights on how non-profits can start using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude without putting donor trust, data, or their reputation at risk. Discover the keys to:- Using AI safely while protecting sensitive donor information.- Avoiding common mistakes that could harm your organization.- Leveraging AI for content creation, marketing, and smarter decision-making.- Choosing the right AI tools and getting started with confidence. Whether you’re curious about AI or already experimenting with it, this episode gives you clear, actionable guidance to help you move forward the right way. Tune in to "Is AI Safe for Non-Profits? What You Must Know Before You Start" to confidently explore AI and unlock its potential for your organization.