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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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Example Phone Scripts to Use When Asking for End-of-Year Gifts for Your Nonprofit

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To make the most of this end-of-year giving season , I recommend taking the time to do a simple and inexpensive task that will inspire donors to be even more generous: calling them. . Here’s a scenario showing how calling a donor can inspire them to make an end-of-year gift. . Stewarding donors and calling to ask for end-of-year gifts.

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How To Do A Donor Cultivation Event

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Considering doing a donor cultivation event ? According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . The number one thing donors want is to know they make a difference. Why should you do a donor cultivation event?

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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. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Level Up Your Nonprofit Supporter Stewardship: 5 Steps To Executing A Thank-A-Thon

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Gather volunteers, have them call a long list of donors, and have them make a solicitation. The thank-a-thon concept is a simple one: set aside a time to have volunteers call donors to thank them for their support of the organization. If the donor answers the phone, great. They can encourage more donations.

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Top Tips For Hosting Virtual Nonprofit Headquarter Site Visits

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When thinking about virtual site visits, keep these two things in mind. . Write a tightly crafted script—and rehearse it. Prepare a brief, 10-minute script about your nonprofit, your programs, and your outcomes. Rehearse the script so you know how long it takes you to get through it.

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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. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.