Practice
Exercise 1 Writing: Use the prompts below to have AI generate answers to the following questions, adjusting the response for each audience listed.
• For a 10-year-old
• For a college student
• For a professional with advanced education
Then compare:
Word choice
Level of detail
Background information
Complexity of explanation
This exercise helps you see how AI can structure and adapt information for different audiences, which is extremely useful when communicating with donors, volunteers, and the public.
- What is the Capitol City of Florida?
- What is the best foods to eat for breakfast?
- What is the best time of the year to plant Roses?
- How does solar energy work?
Exercise 2 photographs: The goal is not to create misleading or deceptive images, but to clean up and enhance photographs that were actually taken during real activities. AI tools can help correct common problems such as poor lighting, distracting backgrounds, or slight motion blur.
Click the image to download for this exercise
- Remove the debris from the yard.
- Give the house a fresh coat of paint, and paint the eaves dark green. Add plush St Augustine grass to the lawn
- Remove the debris from the lawn, add pavers to the driveway, remove the weeds, and add hedges in front
Exercise 3 Voice: The goal in fundraising is to sound authentic, trustworthy, and hopeful, rather than overly dramatic or sales-oriented. A voice that feels human and sincere helps donors emotionally connect with the mission.
1. Warm Nonprofit Fundraising Voice
This prompt helps create a friendly and trustworthy tone.
Prompt Example
“Read the following message in a warm, sincere, and conversational tone. The voice should sound compassionate and trustworthy, as if speaking directly to a donor who cares about helping people. Speak clearly at a moderate pace with gentle enthusiasm.”
2. Inspirational Donor Appeal Voice
This prompt works well for fundraising appeals and campaign videos.
Prompt Example
“Deliver this message in an inspiring and hopeful voice. The tone should be calm, confident, and uplifting while remaining authentic and heartfelt. Speak slightly slower than normal conversation to allow the message to feel meaningful and sincere.”
3. Empathetic Storytelling Voice
This works especially well for donor impact stories.
Prompt Example
“Read this message using a compassionate storytelling voice. The tone should feel empathetic, sincere, and reflective, highlighting the human impact of the story. Maintain a gentle pace and a natural conversational rhythm.”
After you are satisfied with the recording, import it into your preferred voice software.
When the recording sounds the way you want, place it into the voice software you plan to use.
Once the voice sample meets your expectations, upload it to the voice software of your choice.
