We recently hosted a fantastic, high-energy “Office Hours” session with David Pisarek from Wow Digital Inc., and it was a total goldmine for anyone looking to boost their nonprofit’s digital presence! Instead of a slide deck, we dove straight into the real-world challenges you’re facing—everything from navigating the $10,000 USD monthly Google Ad Grant to the surprising effectiveness of plain-text emails. David shared his deep expertise on building high-converting WordPress sites, automating grant applications with AI, and the critical importance of keeping donor data on Canadian soil. If you’re looking for ways to save your team hours of manual labor while reaching more people, we’ve gathered all the best bits and resources right here for you.
Key Links and Resources
- Watch the Full Replay: https://youtu.be/KZD59ODs_ts
- Expert Strategy Session: Book a free 20-minute consultation with David at https://wowdigital.com/consult/
- The Nonprofit Digital Success Podcast: Listen to David’s deep dives on marketing and tech https://wowdigital.com/podcast/
- Recommended Reading: Hooked on You by Ian Harris—a great resource for mastering the mindset of donor engagement.
- Canadian Tech Alternatives: Sync.com: A Canadian-based alternative to Dropbox/Google Drive for better data sovereignty.
- Envoke: A Canadian email marketing platform similar to MailChimp.
- Essential WordPress Plugins: Gravity Forms for automation and MemberPress for managing memberships.
- Security Check: Use Have I Been Pwned to see if your organization’s emails have been involved in a data breach.
About the Presenter
David Pisarek is the Founder and CEO of Wow Digital Inc.. With over 25 years of experience in web development and 16 years working directly within the nonprofit sector, David is on a mission to empower 5,000 organizations to improve the lives of 100 million people through strategic technology and digital marketing.
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