Category Archives: For Nonprofits

Reach out and build valuable relationships with donors, clients, and volunteers.

Finding Inspiration for Content

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Whether you have writer’s block, you’re running out of time, or you’re simply looking for fresh content ideas for your e-newsletter, website, blog, or Facebook Page post, in this age of abundant information and great technology, there are plenty of sources from which to draw inspiration. However, let’s not forget meditation! Here are some additional avenues for finding inspiration for content. Keep an idea journal As you read catalogs, magazines, books, etc. – and simply … Continue reading →

The QQQ Trick for Word Formatting

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Have you ever copied and pasted something into Word, only to discover it inserts paragraph returns in odd places? [You’ll need to have your Show/Hide button on to see them and other Word formatting.] This commonly happens when you copy and paste text from an email or a web page into Word. If you have a lot of text facing this problem, you’ll love this trick! I learned it from Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords. … Continue reading →

Software Training

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Learning how to use your computer doesn’t have to be stressful – it can be fun! Joyce has a reputation of great patience and software training expertise, particularly with beginners and the senior population. In fact, for many years she was known as The Computer Therapist, “guiding people gently into the Information Age.” She still uses those therapeutic skills these days, making you feeling comfortable and providing encouragement. When you are guided and coached (hands-on) … Continue reading →

A Whopping e-News Open Rate!

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When it comes to open rates, my e-news clients usually score in at least the low 30 percentile – above industry averages, in case you didn’t know. Click here to view the latest industry rates. When I’ve sent out an e-news to a small, very targeted list, I can easily get an open rate of 50%, sometimes even 100%! But, let’s be honest – when you’re talking about 10 to 20 people, that’s really no big deal. … Continue reading →

Closed Doors

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A lot of strange dialog and decision-making goes on behind closed doors – even if the rooms are not so smoky any more. This can certainly be true in nonprofit organizations. When what happens behind closed doors leaks out to your organization, it often takes the form of rumor and stories circulated via the grapevine. By what method can nonprofits provide accurate information to their communities on a timely basis, thereby counteracting the flow of … Continue reading →

You Are Not Alone!

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The thought “I am not alone” became my mantra about 21 years ago when I finally walked into the rooms of the 12 Step way of life. Up until that time it seemed that I was supposed to do It alone… “It” could be going to the movies – alone. Trying to fix the toilet – alone. Walking with a broken ankle – alone. Fill in the action, any action – alone! Without humans, without … Continue reading →

A Favorite Customer

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Joyce and Roger approached the Humane Society offering their email marketing services at no cost as part of their mission. What a positive impact they made! We now are taking advantage of social media and reaching many more people on a regular basis than ever before. For the first time we personally invited all of our customers to a big event through an inexpensive but professional on-line process. It all has been extremely effective. Both … Continue reading →

Why We Love Working with Nonprofits

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Because there’s heart. Working with nonprofits is not the only place to find heart in work – it’s the best place. We love clear missions and visions about changing the world. We love organizations that put their missions and visions above money goals. We love executive directors who leave the corporate world seeking a kinder, gentler way. We love working with volunteers. We love to have fun – and nonprofits have fun. We love service … Continue reading →

How We Serve Nonprofits

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The Computer Spirit is working on two ways to support nonprofits in developing capacity and sustainability through effective communication. The first involves providing opportunities and resources for nonprofit organizations to develop and own their own living websites and e-newsletters. The second involves providing hands-on, just-in-time technical, design, personal, and organizational support to nonprofit staff and volunteers to improve their electronic and hard-copy communication with their volunteers, donors, and clients. We’re currently partnering with the Sedona … Continue reading →