The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Characters that look and sound like the people the learner will encounter. If we gave you a list of instructions with the following information—and only the following information—what would you do? Amy started with Artisan as a contract writer/instructional designer. uniform standards? It’s a balancing act! We could go on.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news. ChatGPT can create natural-sounding responses to virtually any prompt due to its reliance on deep-learning. Because it produces human-sounding responses quickly, ChatGPT can be a huge asset for nonprofits looking to streamline email communication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Personalized thank you’s sound incredibly time-consuming, but there are tools to make this essential task manageable for your team. If you have the time, you can even add a personal note.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

It sounds like they have adapted the Khan Academy model. Peer Instruction and the flipped classroom is a research-based, interactive teaching method developed by Eric Mazur at Harvard University in the 1990s. Descriptions of key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

If this sounds familiar, the first thing to do is to scrub your data for duplicates and then eliminate as many manual entry errors as possible. Provide a launch date and reassure volunteers that account instructions will soon follow. Once you’ve decided on a volunteer management system, then it’s time to gather your data.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Can you recreate the sights, sounds and smells of your work? Ask for an RSVP via email, phone, or online form, and confirm via email, including a map and parking plus in-case of-rain instructions. What kind of immersive experience with your programs would wow your donors? . Call with a reminder two to three days before the event.

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Here's a class tracking overview with more details and instructions on how to set up classes and get started. (If Does it sound like we know our stuff? Well, according to the folks over at Intuit, " Classes represent meaningful segments in your company, like store departments or product lines."

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2010

Once I got my stuff moved over I started playing with the laptop and found that it had no sound. The Lenovo system diagnostics and Device Manager said everything was functioning normally, but I had no sound through the speakers -- only through the headphone jack. I fixed that with an application called TakeOwnership.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

Try to stay away from purely sensory characteristics (such as sound and images) to convey important information. Ensure that form fields are also clearly labeled with instructions. Here are some common steps you might take to optimize your site: Require that all non-text content (image, video, audio) also has a text alternative.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2009

The MP3 experiment is an exercise in following instructions. He explains that you will have to follow his instructions to have “the most pleasant afternoon together.” Steve has a deep, fake “god” voice, which makes him sound both benevolent and like someone you want to please. He’s not your friend, but he likes you.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 26, 2017

Outsourced work and projects often require very specific instruction. Because these service providers are not directly involved in your organization, they likely won’t be able to capture your brand or voice without a little direction—and the clearer the instructions the better. Be clear, be very clear. What’s the catch? Interview them.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 28, 2019

Give clear instructions on your expectations. You shouldn’t make it sound like they’re hopeless. It’s easy to look at their behavior around the office and judge solely on that. You may think you have your mind made up about their character, but there are always more factors at play. Have a conversation, and seek to understand.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 8, 2009

If this sounds intriguing, check out the detailed instructions posted on the Wild Apricot blog and read Matt Howes' description of some of the pitfalls you might encounter (such as testing 41 shades of blue) and tips on how to avoid them.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Now, you might be thinking, “ That sounds great! Instructions to access an employee giving platform or other company-specific resources. Essentially, corporate giving programs allow donors to make an increasingly significant impact on a cause they care about without having to contribute more financially.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you find one for your nonprofit, follow the instructions to claim and set up your page : If your nonprofit does not find an unclaimed LinkedIn Page, then start from scratch and create a new page by going to your LinkedIn homepage > select the “Work” icon in the upper right > Create a Company Page.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Although it may sound like a holiday, it is not a day of celebration. Organizations are instructed to supply compensation information only for officers, directors, trustees, and up to 20 key employees, so we were unable to calculate equal pay day for the average employee in the sector or for wages specifically.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Make sure that your emails sound like the rest of your communications. Plan for a couple save the dates and an appeal letter that should arrive ahead of Giving Tuesday with instructions on the various ways donors can give and support you (as well as a statement about how their gift will help, of course!). Consistency is also important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

You can find the presentation here and accompanying blog post, How To Think Like A Nonprofit Instructional Designer. The following are eight eye-opening tips; see if they sound familiar. Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

You certainly don’t want them to get to the end of your message and think, “That sounds confusing. However, that’s ultimately too vague an instruction to likely drive action. I’m not sure where to get started.” That’s why we suggest outlining company-specific next steps in your match emails!

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. The best instruction is probably going to come from the experts who are most familiar with the product, i.e. the vendor. If only it were that simple.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

If that sounds too vague, there are some really concrete tips you can use to make your donation form really shine. It’s pretty easy to do: all the instructions are in the “Embed Code” section of the donation page set up, and we provide all the code for you to copy and paste anywhere on your site. It’s as easy as that!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2017

Read the instructions and follow them, if anything is unclear ask if you can speak by phone to learn more. It may sound basic, but many charities don’t pay very close attention to the grantor’s wishes and guidelines. Funders are increasingly willing to talk by phone and can help you shape your request.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

Our learning instruction we receive from youth into early adulthood is fairly regimented; teachers are taught how to convey information to students, and for the most part, they engage in the same methodology across their efforts. Convey teachings in a manner that doesn’t sound like a dictionary definition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

That sounds like the title of a report that NTEN might produce that surveys the technology landscape and nonprofit usage and provides an overview of what technologies nonprofits should be looking at in the next 1-5 years. Learning Analytics comes from a report about the impact of emerging technologies for practitioners in a field.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In our webinar, we provide step-by-step instructions! It may sound cliché, but the first step is really to embrace the change. If you’re currently using UA on your website, Google has developed the ‘GA4 Setup Assistant’ which will guide you through the process. In your UA instance, you’ll find it via the Admin area (the gear icon).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

An event-free fundraiser is just what it sounds like—a fundraiser with no in-person event element. To get started, design a scavenger hunt that contains instructions and clues of different locations in your area—bonus points if those locations are meaningful to your organization. Let’s get started. What is an event-free fundraiser?

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2014

Follow the Form’s Instructions. I know this sounds too basic to mention, but it very much deserves attention. Following the Form 1023 instructions will suggest planning needed that you may not have thought of. Understanding your organization will make the process much easier. Avoid Contradictions.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

This may sound hard, but a clear, concise, key message is vital to creating a successful video. Remember, smartphone imagery can easily be manipulated, but poor sound can seriously affect the perceived quality of your video. A video editor app will allow you to trim your clips, edit them, and add sound. Start with your audience.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

Use this prompt: “Write an urgent-sounding fundraising email under 300 words for [Your Organization] to [Donor Segment]. Write instructions for volunteers explaining [Your Organization’s Mission], [Volunteer Duties], and [What to Bring].” Encourage the AI to use an urgent tone to motivate your donors.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2011

Do not instruct your staff to simply take their Flip camera and shoot video. Make sure that you think about sound quality; people will watch bad video with good sound, but not good video with bad sound. There are low-cost cameras and free or low cost editing software available. But the equipment is only the start.

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2012

In PowerPoint, you can add sound, animate text and objects, and even animate your SmartArt. You can also take a look at Microsoft’s example slide effects with accompanying instructions to learn more about animation, or our recent blog post to read about SmartArt.

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Everyaction

JUNE 11, 2018

To set your email images to automatically be sized to fit the screen that they are displayed on, insert this code into your html editor to define the image’s size by relation to the screen rather than pixels: For more instructions on using this code and other helpful tips for mobile optimizing your emails, read more here.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2014

Tracking online conversions sounds like something for e-commerce websites, but every nonprofit can benefit from this. This is the point where I am instructed to breathe, perhaps drink less coffee and, of course, add goals to the Google Analytics account. 3 Reasons to Use Google Analytics Goals. Don’t let this happen to you.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 20, 2015

Too often a consultant is given imprecise, verbal instructions that lead to a final product that does not meet all of the organization’s needs. If the consultant is experienced, he or she will ask questions if the instructions are not sufficiently clear. Dr. Ellen P.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

Sound familiar?) As we say quite a bit around here, there's no need to "reinvent the wheel" when it comes to adopting new channels and practices that are already being used heavily elsewhere -- but we may need to translate the instructions on how to use the wheel! Daum and NTEN will be sharing resources with our respective communities.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We recommend hosting a dedicated matching gifts page on your nonprofit website and including a company search tool and step-by-step instructions to walk supporters through the submission process. Sound interesting? And again, sharing direct links to a company’s request forms can be a significant help. Join one of our group demos!

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

When tax season begins, many nonprofit staff members are left to sort through complicated forms, long-winded instructions, and disorganized data. This may sound rather confusing to many nonprofit professionals. Even worse? According to. Jitasa’s nonprofit bookkeeping article.

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