Can Everyone See Your AI Makeup?

Author

Regis Arzu
August 18, 2025

With so much uncertainty, I wanted to find a way to add value to you, non-profit leaders, with no intent to sell you anything here. I figured I'd create these Weekly Emails I call Monday Motivational Minute because Mondays are historically the roughest days, and a minute . . . well because you're very busy people. In these, I'll add creative, quick, actionable takeaways for you to try (All in a minute read). No pressure, no need to respond, read at your leisure or unsubscribe if it doesn't add value.

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Happy "Grateful to be Employed" Monday!

CAN EVERYONE SEE that obvious AI makeup you're wearing?

So many nonprofit leaders are sporting drag queen-level AI makeup in their communications. (No offense to drag queens; y'all are fabulous!) Let me explain before I get myself canceled here.

Your emails, newsletters, and external messaging SCREAMS "I used ChatGPT" louder than a firetruck passing by, while you're on an important call. 😣

I hate to break it to you, but it's killing your emotional connection with donors and stakeholders.

People can smell AI writing from a mile away, and it makes them feel like you don't care enough. Your mission deserves better than robotic communication.

Don't you roll your eyes when you receive emails that start with "I hope this email finds you well"? Yeah, they judge you the same too.

WAIT DON'T PANIC! I gotchu.

Today you’ll learn how to apply AI makeup with class, so nobody knows you're wearing any.

Actionable Task: Master the "Invisible AI" editing process:

  • Always always always edit your output (sounds obvious, but we get busy and hit send without thinking)

  • Use SHIFT+CTRL+V when pasting from AI to avoid formatting disasters that make emails look wonky; you may have to restructure but it's worth it.

  • Edit ruthlessly for these AI giveaways:

    • Remove ALL dashes (even if you normally write with them)

    • Replace big words with simple ones

    • Match to YOUR speaking tone

    • Delete uncommon phrases and fancy words

    • Fact-check everything data-related

    • Strip out overly formal, generic, or too-polished language

And do this for EVERYTHING that goes out to the public

Remember: The most powerful AI isn't the one that impresses with complexity, it's the one that disappears into usefulness. When people stop thinking about the tool and start focusing on the outcome, you've achieved technology perfection.

Nobody needs to know your email auditioned for RuPaul's Drag Race, the corporate world isn't ready for that level of authenticity. Shantay, you stay. (Two snaps)

Regis Arzu  (he/him/his)
[email protected]
CoVoice | CEO
347.748.5078
covoice.io

PS: Friday, August 29th, 3:00-5:00 PM

Just for You, Colorado Nonprofit Leaders 
This isn’t just another training, it’s a space created with you in mind. The idea came from a friend who paid $300 for AI training, I’ll be there in person, ready to equip and empower you with tools that make a real difference, 100% Free. Because your work matters, and so does your growth.

Seats are limited, and I’d love to see you there.