John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. However, they also offer intriguing potential benefits.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Understanding bias and harm Modern AI tools are trained on vast amounts of mostly human-generated data. In many cases, the training data is curated from the internet, with all the prejudices and biases of the humans creating it. We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Make sure your ask is clear and to the point: Trade complex language for simple phrasing and remove jargon in order to make sure supporters understand your call to action. Here are a few key ways to mobilize your advocates: Provide training opportunities. It’s also important to ensure your trainings are accessible and inclusive!

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

It can be a challenge to get everyone on board with one language when things have been done differently in the past. Provide training opportunities for employees and review your taxonomy from time to time to update any new processes. Solution : Tidy things up by creating product hierarchies and ensuring the entire team adheres to them.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. It’s an exercise that will provide the opportunity to explore lessons learned in training and reflect on how they impact real-life situations. All of us have baggage. This is not a forum for amateurs.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. They also have new barriers to completing the training. How do we complete work, training, and more on one strained WiFi connection?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. ChatGPT (Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques) is an advanced natural language processing tool to provide information and cobble content together based on prompts entered by a user. Well, there’s a solution.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Provide an opportunity for board members to get personal training in reading statements and financial reports from a staff member or other expert. Make your reporting easier for the experts to explain and for the novices to understand by— Using clear, concise language and avoiding financial jargon. Share information.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 17, 2024

There is a massive risk with using LLMs that train on your data, and part of that risk is that we don’t fully understand the scale of that risk as it gets bigger. This is a potent metaphor as LLMs (Large Language Models) are described as being trained on oceans of web and other data. Bigger is different.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 20, 2020

We support other languages simultaneously — and the system builds the other-language fields and forms from translations automatically. Every module works the same —saving you tremendous training and support time. Plus, we can train you to make your own changes in one solution, or across the entire platform.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

What Business Application Training Accomplishes. In corporate training programs, often the focus is strictly on compliance. Nothing turns potential consumers off quicker than an initial correspondence that makes them feel as if they are speaking to someone unable to process their business language. Problem Solving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You can take these short, bite-sized trainings to find answers and actionable approaches for addressing these common barriers: Why and how to collect demographic information for your organization , and Four free ways to access Candid’s demographic data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I’ve just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women’s organizations organized by Wake , an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. The thumbs up means the pace and language is good. This helps the interpreters prep.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Speak the Same Language In order to agree on a plan, your employees need to be using the same vocabulary when talking about your data. For example, you might include a few questions based on the previous week’s training. If you don’t have a data dictionary, set that up before moving ahead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

In a couple of weeks, one of the sessions I’m facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Jose is called “ How To Be A Wizard at Tech Training.” Our session will change the way you design and deliver technology trainings. 8 Tips for Designing Powerful Nonprofit Training Workshops. Design Labs.

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Care2

JANUARY 2, 2024

A GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is an artificial intelligence language model that can generate content, answer queries, translate text, and even design code. First things first, what’s a GPT?

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority. Tech training that actually works Let’s face it, a lot of technology training is garbage.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

For counseling situations, body language and tone are important in traditional therapy and support, but chatbots, which interact with text virtually, cannot (yet) observe or understand nonverbal communication. For example, The Trevor Project uses a Chatbot as a training simulator to train more volunteers to help scale demand for services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

Designing and facilitating training (not matter the topic) is one of my passions and why I blog about it on a regular basis. I also love sharing techniques and tips with other trainers and often do “train the trainers” sessions as part of my practice. Of course the training room has to accommodate this.)

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? Note the clear language to identify the object, the action, the background or context, and then most importantly the artistic style that the output should create. A picture is worth a thousand words. Public image: [link].

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

With limited access to body language, tone, and context, precise communication becomes an essential skill. Now that the dust has settled, and everyone is more comfortable with online interactions, it’s a good time to invest in training. These skills can now be put to use under less urgent circumstances.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Highly organized racist, anti-Semitic, and transphobic trolling campaigns on social media by the Alt-Right, including racial slurs, hate speech, and abusive language and behavior, are part of larger efforts to push the Right’s ideas into mainstream acceptance. Center language justice in your content strategies.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Learn the language and history. Talk to your funder, peers, and internal experts to ensure that you understand the language of grants and other funding sources. Timely communication, staff education, and effective training are important to keep momentum. “If In managing grant funding , communication is key. Seek clarity.

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Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

Prediction: in 5 years using an AI writing tool that will be trained on your style and tone will become the standard. Train like a champion, diet, exercise, or take performance-enhancing supplements? More sophisticated tools can actually write larger sections of text based on prompts in a way that mimics the style they are trained on.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Your nonprofit can be huge support for immigrant communities by providing resources and information on topics like legal rights and job training programs. Language Classes: Offer language classes taught by immigrants. This could cover expenses like english language classes, employment training, or legal assistance.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Spanish is the second-most-common language in the United States, with an estimated 40 million Americans speaking Spanish as their primary language. Spanish-Language Products Available at TechSoup: read more. Accounting software — perfect for organizations that work across borders.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

Create a Security-First Mindset Low-coders are typically business users who may not have formal training in cybersecurity, This makes it imperative for them to receive instruction before creating applications that touch sensitive information. Even fully trained professional developers can make mistakes.

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The MatrixFiles

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Turns out they were all trained to answer questions about pretty much anything in the museum, but our questions were mostly about the ships they were next to. He answered our questions about the Enola Gay, like how much did Little Boy weigh, and why were the bombs called Little Boy and Fat Man. And Jim, who was next to the SR-71.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Very general and vague words can generate very vague responses and language. In fact, generative AI has been known to be trained on biased information. For example, you will generate quite a different set of responses if you ask for information on “education” rather than “STEM education.” Is it grammatically correct? Is it accurate?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The first thing that caught our eye was that a nonprofit mission statement that focuses on the organization — including language around organizational survival and self-promotional language — was associated with higher income per dollar spent.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. Language and conversations that reflect the learner’s experience.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. Cloud-based Solutions Amazon SageMaker offers a comprehensive suite of tools for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. It’s free with limited usage.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. The language in the mission statement should feel the same way that the brand feels. Concise, Powerful Language Your list of brand words should contain descriptive adjectives and verbs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The project includes face-to-face training , webinar , as well as one-on-one coaching provided by the expert team at SpitFire. It is very important because this is when the energy level is at its lowest point in a training. They revised the language to fit their organizational style. Friending the Finish Line.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Make sure to include lots of “you” language—that means your news updates should not be framed as what you are doing as an organization, but rather as what your donors are making possible with their generosity. Learn more and get in touch at bewhatsgood.com ! Anthony Shop, Social Driver In 2023, go all in on LinkedIn.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

But training and running large language models is expensive. We have the responsibility to ask: who is generative AI going to benefit most? Today, generative AI is being subsidized by venture capitalists and big tech, so access has been free or cheap.

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