I help mission-driven leaders turn a vision into a lasting impact.

Strategic guidance, board advisory, and hands-on digital support for churches, nonprofits, and/or purpose-led organizations. You already know why your work matters. I help you turn that conviction into a clear plan and a strong presence.

10 Years with Rotary · Food Bank depot volunteer · Former BNI/Bx Leadership
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Chris Gilbert, board advisor based in Edmonton, Alberta
Chris Gilbert · Board Advisor

Of the things we think, say or do

  1. Is it the truth?
  2. Is it fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
The Rotary Four-Way Test
About Chris

Board Advisor & Rotarian

Why me? Simple. I'm honest and transparent, and I bring an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design from Fanshawe College and an Honours Diploma in Sales and Marketing from Westervelt College. Along the way, I've represented Apple, Amazon, Google, HP, and Epson as a brand ambassador and merchandiser, and spent nearly a decade in telecom before turning to the web. The result is a studio where the person quoting the work, designing the brand, writing the code, and answering the phone is typically the same person: me. I've done this full time for almost 10 years.

Outside of client work, I’ve spent ten years with Rotary, serving in clubs in Red Deer East, Nisku-Leduc and Sherwood Park. Much of that time went into club administration, communications and meeting technology, which mostly meant keeping things organized so that members could attend in-person and remotely.

My wife and I attend Freedom Centre Church, where we’ve helped run a Food Bank depot in northeast Edmonton for almost two years. Each week we see what it takes to serve people well: volunteers who show up, systems that don’t get in the way, and clear communication so volunteers and families know where to go.

That work shapes how I approach the nonprofits, faith communities and small businesses I support. I understand the limited time, tight budgets and big hearts behind these organizations, and I build websites and tools that make their work easier.

Chris Gilbert, Board Advisor Rotary International

Proud Member of
Nisku-Leduc Rotary

Board & Advisory Work

Available for board and advisory seats.

I’m seeking board and advisory seats with Alberta nonprofits, charities, and faith-based organizations. After years of running my own studio full time, I now have the calendar to serve properly, not just attend. I’ve also spent ten years with Rotary, serving with the Rotary Club of Red Deer East, Nisku-Leduc Rotary, and Sherwood Park Rotary. What I bring to a board table: digital governance and website/data risk, marketing and communications oversight, and the operating experience of someone who has run a service business end to end, including quoting, delivery, finance, and operations. I’ve served nonprofits, churches, and heritage organizations as a vendor.

Read my full board & advisory profile →

[email protected]

Portfolio

Client sites, up close.

Live homepages from websites I've built, audited, or take care of for clients. Use the arrows or thumbnails to look around.

Case studies

Pick one to explore.

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A free website, built for Operation Christmas RGV

The Challenge

Operation Christmas RGV had grown from a grassroots effort into a year-round nonprofit serving thousands of families across the Rio Grande Valley: holiday assistance, Thanksgiving meals, school-supply drives, health and job fairs. But their programs, events, and story lived scattered across social media, with no single place for families to find support or for the community to get involved.

The Approach

Built through the Charter Charity Program at no cost to the organization. A bilingual site in English and Spanish, with a clear path for every visitor: find support, join an event, donate, or volunteer, plus an events calendar, leadership pages, and simple forms the board can manage themselves.

The Result

Operation Christmas RGV now has one home for its mission online: event registration, donation drives like their 1,000-toy Christmas Toy Drive, and their story, all in one place, in the language each visitor needs.

$2,500
Value, given at no cost
2
Languages, English & Spanish
3
Years serving the Rio Grande Valley
What clients say

In their own words.

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I had the pleasure of working with Chris while building the Drop Force website, and I can confidently say he was a huge asset to the process. Chris is clear, responsive, and genuinely cares about getting things right — not just making something look good, but making sure it actually works for the business. He took the time to understand my vision, offered smart suggestions, and executed quickly without cutting corners.

If you're looking for a website designer who's reliable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris.

Grant Finstad
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Drop Force
February 2026

I have benefited greatly from Chris Gilbert's knowledge and technical skills regarding website hosting, setting up an email server and his knowledge of WordPress. He has been understanding, flexible and generally great to work with. His knowledge of the industry is excellent, and he's well connected regarding options for add-on services. One of the things that I like most about working with Chris is that he has been very responsive when I have needed technical help.

If you are looking for somebody to develop or host a website with, consider working with Chris. I have no regrets regarding having chosen to work with his company on my projects.

Jeff Krehmer, P.Eng., FEC, CSWP
President & Chief Engineer, Big Time Engineering
December 2025

Chris has been an incredible support as I've been setting up my business. He has helped me with all things tech-related and has consistently gone above and beyond to make the process smoother and less overwhelming. He is kind, caring, intelligent, and extremely helpful, with a genuine desire to see others succeed.

I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for reliable technical support, thoughtful guidance, and someone who truly cares about helping businesses grow.

Jodi Grant
Founder, The Virtual Redhead
December 2025

Working with Chris is like putting on a brand-new pair of socks — you just feel it. He's been my go-to website guy for over 7 years, and this latest redesign gave the site a fresh look, cleaner flow, and a better reflection of where Your Story To Glory is today.

Thanks again, Chris. I appreciate you, brother.

Jeff Shirrell
Leadership Coach | YourStoryToGlory.com
June 2026
Start a conversation

Your organization could be the next case study.

Tell me where things stand and you’ll get a clear, written scope before any work begins.

How I work

Three things I won't compromise on.

01
Trust

Your code, your domains, your data.

You own every domain, every credential, every file, every line of code I write for you. If you host with me, you get full access to the hosting account, not a locked-down reseller panel. If we ever part ways, you walk away with a working site and a full handoff. No lock-in.

02
Purpose

Built for the work, not the awards.

Every build starts with what the business actually needs to do, then the design serves that. I've turned down projects that weren't a fit, and I'll tell you honestly if your idea doesn't need a new website. Clients stay on because the work keeps earning its place.

03
Budget

Honest scope, in writing, before we start.

You get a fixed quote, a plain-language scope, and no surprises on the invoice. If the work grows, we talk about it first. No retainers unless you would like one.

Monthly Partnership

Partnerships. Simple pricing. No contracts.

Every website I build, including Charter Charity sites, can stay licensed, hosted, and maintained through one simple monthly partnership.

Starting at$97/mo.
See plans and pricing
Reputation & CRM

Two more ways I help you grow.

Online Reputation Management

Your reviews are your first impression.

Before anyone calls, visits, or donates, they read your Google reviews. I monitor new reviews, write thoughtful replies in your voice, and handle the negative ones calmly and professionally so one bad review doesn’t become the whole story.

  • A simple way for happy customers to leave reviews
  • Removal requests for fake, spam, or off topic reviews
  • A review playbook and short staff training session
  • Honest about what can and can’t be removed, never overpromised
$295one time Review Starter
$375/mo.fully handled, ongoing

A separate service from the hosting partnerships.

MoxieMoxie CRM

Approved Moxie Implementer.

Trained and vetted by Moxie itself to set up, configure, and support Moxie CRM for small businesses and nonprofits. It’s the CRM I recommend to my own clients and build on for my Managed Hosting partners, and I also have experience with all other CRM platforms.

  • Setup and training included with every Managed Hosting partnership
  • An extended 30 day trial so you can see if it fits first
  • Monthly Plus partners get ongoing, hands-on Moxie management
  • Pipeline, invoicing, and client communication kept organized
Includedwith Managed Hosting
Hands-onwith Monthly Plus

No need to become a Moxie expert yourself.

Free, no obligation

Like what you’re reading? Let’s talk.

A short discovery call to talk through where your organization is and where you want it to go. No pressure, no pitch.

Charter Charity Program

A free website every month, on the house.

Through the Charter Charity Program, every month I build a complete logo and website at no cost for a qualifying nonprofit, church, or mission driven organization, a $2,500 value given away because the work matters. This fall, that means three nonprofits, with the design and build completely free. After launch, each site stays hosted and maintained on the Basic partnership at $48.50/mo, half the regular $97.

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What I'm working on, this month.

A running log of what's moving through the studio. Updated by hand, roughly weekly. No fluff, no filler.

  1. Branding and graphic design work for Small Batch Clothing Co., a numbered, limited-run apparel drop brand built around hand-numbered batches that never restock.
    In Progress
  2. Website management for Acropyramidia, setting up and maintaining their site behind the scenes. Collaborated with website developer.
    In Progress
  3. Meals on Wheels Red Deer
    Building a new website for Meals on Wheels Red Deer, a local meal delivery nonprofit.
    In Progress
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Honest scope, in writing. Plain-language strategy. Code you actually own.

Built in Alberta
Across Alberta, from the foothills to the prairies.
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