Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

And it will demonstrate to volunteers that you see them and their contributions, no matter how busy you are running your nonprofit. Just use your phone. A simple script might sound like this: “ Hey, I heard from our Executive Director that our program would not be successful were it not for you, and I wanted to say thank you.”

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2016

This demonstrates that you are transparent in your process and that you have done your homework. Create a Script. As you develop the script, make sure you: Do introduce yourself, your role, and one or two sentences about your organization. Don’t go off script! Stop here, and take a moment to think outside the box!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

Consider this: We humans yearn to belong.When we give, we demonstrate that we’re joining a community of like-minded folks who share our values. It lets the donor know they made a good decision and it demonstrates that you’re efficient. Phone Calls. You can’t afford not to. Human beings, not checkbooks. Thoughtfulness.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2023

POWERFUL demonstration of gift’s impact. Phone Call This is your secret weapon, perhaps the most under-utilized ways of thanking donors, and probably the method that has the most lasting impact. TIP: Ask donors for their phone numbers on your response devices and donation pages, and use them! Or give more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

I would bring the laptop and plug into the phone line and do demos in small groups. There wouldn't be a local node or the phone had some weirdness that prevented me from dialing out successfully. Like the time I was doing a session in an artists loft and the phone jack was 150 feet away and my phone cord was only 125 feet.

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Kindful

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Tip #1: Pick up the phone to solicit gifts. . Making phone calls is one of the least expensive and most powerful fundraising strategies when it comes to soliciting a year-end gift! . If you haven’t started making phone calls yet (or even if you have!), I can even process the donation over the phone if you’re ready to give now.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Demonstrating that you have values in common will assure them that they can trust what you are saying. Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. It’s not your script. Design thinking uses empathy to make an emotional connection with target audiences.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Because we want to make sure that if we’re going to invest in you, your board and your closest circle of advocates has already demonstrated their support. So could each of our board members over the course of the year thank 25 people, make five phone calls, write five thank you notes, write five emails.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Demonstrating that you have values in common will assure them that they can trust what you are saying. Eileen Smith of Spokesmith, on empathy: “A great way to demonstrate you have values in common is through storytelling. It’s not your script. Design thinking uses empathy to make an emotional connection with target audiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

" Does that include cell phones? " If your organization is using social media, perhaps you've been wondering how to measure or whether if you can even measure "embeds" (that cut and paste script for videos, badges, widgets, and the like). " -- the poll was done with mp3 files and so you can hear their voices.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Follow Up Phone Call. Create a script that your development team can follow during these follow-up conversations with your new supporters. Customize these scripts based on the segments of supporters who are being called. It will also act as a confirmation that the donation was, in fact, received by your organization. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Follow Up Phone Call. Create a script that your development team can follow during these follow-up conversations with your new supporters. Customize these scripts based on the segments of supporters who are being called. It will also act as a confirmation that the donation was, in fact, received by your organization. .

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

Make a list of everyone you can think of who has demonstrated a genuine love for your organization’s work. You can always start with a phone call to thank the donor for their past support, then invite them for a tour or meet them for coffee. Your patience and consistency should result in a bountiful harvest! Start a list of prospects.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Are you after emotional stories that demonstrate the impact of your organization? Don’t stick to a script though. While phone interviews will work, you should do everything possible to do them in person. The same techniques used to get quotes for a newspaper story can be used to enhance your grant requests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Though it was nothing like the polished, beautiful products they produce today, it was enough to demonstrate their vision, get introductions to manufacturers and distribution channels, and create their successful Kickstarter campaign. After trial and error, they were able to grow one crop of sustainable mushrooms in an old paint bucket.

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