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Example Fundraising Scripts to Use When Asking for Donations

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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.

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What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising

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Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. When preparing a major gift proposal, focus on the short-term and long-term impact their gifts would make on the trajectory of the organization. So how do you keep track of them?

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

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There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. Take your time.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

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For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right?

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[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

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Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Does that sound good? That’s right.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Videos Inspire More Giving

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I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” As you get more comfortable with sharing videos on your website and social media channels, you will see how effective nonprofit fundraising videos are at bringing in donations. In your thank-you video, resist the temptation to ask for more donations.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

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Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. But how do you get to know someone when all you know is that they gave your organization a bigger-than-average donation in the last year? Contact them and thank them again for their donation. Start With Gratitude.