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Example Fundraising Scripts to Use When Asking for Donations

Bloomerang

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Why and when to use a script for fundraising. Let’s dive in!

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

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And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. After you decide on your goal, think about the specific questions you want to ask. If they seem animated and happy to talk, ask more questions.

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How to generate advocacy calls from your supporters to elected officials

EveryAction

Decide who you want to call You might already have a good idea of who you want to target with these advocacy calls, but if you’re still trying to narrow down your options, asking a few questions can be helpful in clarifying and prioritizing your targets. Schedule your email send and let your supporters advocate for your cause.

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Next Level Donor Relations: Make The Experience “Unexpectedly Pleasurable”

Bloomerang

Create a short, powerful, well-written script that callers can use as a guide, but allow the callers freedom to go off script and just express their gratitude. To spark conversation, have different questions on board members’ name tags such as “Ask me about our new kid’s program, Jumpstart.” Many parents will be honored to help.

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Rethink, reuse, and repurpose: How to create more social media content with less work

Candid

You’re no longer limited to talking about just your organization; you can share broadly about your cause. How to find more ideas for social media content There is so much you could share about your cause and organization, but you can start by asking colleagues the top questions they get from supporters, donors, and the community they serve.

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Phonathons: The Fundraiser’s Ultimate Guide & 15+ Top Tips

Double the Donation

Create a standardized script. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Prepare for donor questions. If you can help donors understand why your cause is a worthy one, then you are far more likely to succeed. Create a standardized script. Practice with mock calls. Schedule calls when donors are home.

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6 Surefire Tips for Asking for Donations Over the Phone

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Have a script when you ask for the donation…. The people closest to your organization are the ones who care the most about your mission and want to support your cause. When they are the ones making donation appeals, the asks are more genuine and sincere as opposed to scripted and stiff. Make it personal when making your call.

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