139 - Storytelling Secrets with Bill Shander

139 - Storytelling Secrets with Bill Shander

Author: David Pisarek May 20, 2026 Duration: 28:10

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/


For anyone running a non-profit, the digital landscape can feel like a maze of expensive tools and shifting best practices. Non-Profit Digital Success cuts through that noise, offering practical, actionable conversations for organizations aiming to make a bigger impact without a corporate budget. Host David Pisarek brings a clear-eyed focus to the specific challenges NPOs face, moving beyond theory to discuss what actually works. Every other week, this podcast delivers focused discussions on crafting effective digital strategies, from foundational web design and development to the nuanced details of digital marketing and communications. The dialogue is grounded in the reality that every dollar and every hour counts. Alongside his own insights, David regularly brings other knowledgeable voices into the conversation-practitioners and thinkers who are actively helping non-profits deliver greater value to their communities. Each episode is built around a deep dive into a single topic, ensuring listeners walk away with a solid understanding they can apply directly to their own work. If your mission-driven work needs a stronger online presence, this is the podcast for turning digital potential into tangible success.
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139 – Storytelling Secrets with Bill Shander [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
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 Digit…
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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 t…
138 - Raise More with Smarter Marketing with George Percy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:15
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 t…
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