Non-Profit Digital Success

Is your non-profit's branding building donor trust, or could it be quietly driving supporters away?Join host David Pisarek and Benjamin Behrooz, CEO of Branding Los Angeles, as they explore the branding and digital marketing mistakes that can limit your organization's visibility, credibility, and growth.In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, Benjamin shares practical strategies to help non-profits connect with supporters, strengthen their online presence, and attract more donors.Discover the keys to:Avoiding branding mistakes that weaken donor trust and recognition.Using social listening to understand what your audience really cares about.Creating an accessible website that engages visitors and encourages donations.Improving visibility through AI-powered search, SEO, and local listings.Building corporate partnerships that expand your reach and impact.Keeping your messaging consistent as your organization evolves.Whether you're leading a non-profit or managing its marketing, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you reach more people and inspire greater support.Tune in to "Branding Mistakes Secretly Draining Donor Trust with Benjamin Behrooz" and learn what your organization can do differently to build trust and grow its impact.

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.