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An Accessibility & Inclusion Checklist for Virtual Events

Forum One

To do this, be sure to familiarize yourself with the accessibility features and best practices for each social media platform you are using. Helpful Pressbook for Google Slides. Use plain language. Use inclusive language. Reference APA Style: Bias-Free Language. Describe the visuals on your slide.

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7 Video Conferencing Tips To Get You Through Social Distancing—And Beyond

Global Giving

Practice and prepare. Practice with your colleagues, practice inviting your friends who have never used Zoom before to understand how they join, practice sharing your screen… you get the idea. Use more slides than you think you need, and think visually. Best of luck! Want more tips like this?

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Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Detailed Guide

Neon CRM

Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” With the nonprofit storytelling best practices included below, you can tell stories that not only engage the reader but do so ethically, respecting the dignity and privacy of the people featured.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

Outlook) and video conferencing platforms, use a spreadsheet, create slides, and use tools that are specific to your organization, such as a timekeeping system or an expense reporting system. Provide opportunities for people to learn by watching, reading, practicing, and reflecting.

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6 Tips for Nonprofit Professionals on Speaking Brilliantly with Your Slides

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Looking at your entire presentation from their perspective will not only encourage you to cut any excess information, but also help you to design more compelling slides. Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level. A slightly elevated energy level. An exaggerated energy level.

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Reflections from #MFOM14: Email Marketing, Fundraising, and Visual Communications

NTEN

Set your own benchmarks: Guidelines, benchmark reports, and best practices are helpful to know, but ultimately its important to know your audience. To learn more about how you can use email marketing to support year-round online fundraising, Ive uploaded my slides to Slideshare.

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7 Tips on Asking for Donations — It’s Intimidating, We Get It [Updated]

NonProfit Hub

And then, connect their existing passions and desires to our nonprofit’s cause, using the same language they use. Practice, Practice, PRACTICE — And Then Practice Some More. Practice your ask. The key to this: Practice out loud. Then, practice in front of a mirror. Don’t skip this step.