When looking to donate money or time, most people will search the internet. Those appearing at the top of the listings have the best chance of capturing donors or volunteers.

There are two ways to make it to the top of Google’s listings:

1. SEO, or search engine optimization, which takes months, even years of hard work; or,
2. Advertising on Google and other search engines.

Google advertising can jump you to the top of search result listings, and it is available to qualifying Non-Profit Organizations at no cost. And, it is one of the most effective types of advertising because it captures people in the moment they are searching.

Google’s Not For Profit Grant Program

As a Not for Profit you are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per month in Google advertising credits. You can use those credits to advertise your organization’s benefits on Google’s search engine.

How Google Advertising Works – Case Study

To make the top of search listings requires a basic understanding how search engine advertising works. This introductory session will show you just that. We’ll use an Ottawa area Not for Profit case study demonstrate how to use keywords, ads, bidding and more to get the most traffic from your grant dollars.

At this Session You Will Learn How To:

• Apply for the Google Grant program ($10K / month advertising credits)
• Set and make the most of your search engine advertising budget
• Get your ads to appear in the best spots without paying the highest price
• Refine your product/service keywords, PPC ads and landing pages so they boost your results
• Target the website traffic you're after, whether it be volunteers, donors, or people to use your services.

Prerequisites for attending this seminar: None

Who should attend:

Anyone with a website. This includes Executive Director, communications, and program managers.

Where:

Volunteer Ottawa, 850 Industrial Avenue, Unit 17F, Ottawa

Cost:

Members $75, Non-members $125

Instructor:

I am looking forward to presenting Google AdWords to you at this seminar.  My name is David Bird; I’m an Ottawa marketing entrepreneur and Google Partner certified with AdWords.  I work at the “intersection” of Google AdWords and Google Analytics to deliver unique, fact based insights that help improve programs, communications and performance.  I hope you come to this session, you will be glad you did.   

Info:

Please contact Maria Lahiffe, Education Officer, at 613-736-5266 ext 114, education@volunteerottawa.ca

Cancellation policy: 

Receipt of registration will be confirmed by e-mail or best alternative. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within five (5) business days prior to an event. If cancellation is received with more than five (5) business days before the event, a $5.00 administration fee will apply. Registered participants who fail to attend an event will be invoiced for the full fee, due 30 days from the date of the invoice. Registration can be transferred to another member of your organization, if you are unable to attend.