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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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How to generate advocacy calls from your supporters to elected officials

EveryAction

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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

Bloomerang

Here are example phone scripts a staff member can use to ask for a gift: . Thank you : “We’re so grateful for your continued support, [ their name ]. Thanks to you, [ the impact their gift will make ].” . Here are example phone scripts a board member can use to ask for a gift: . Need more than example phone scripts?

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Don’t Assume Your Nonprofit Supporters Know These 7 Terms

Bloomerang

It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. To get you started, here are seven terms that your supporters may not immediately know. 1) Donation page Your donation page is a specific area on your website where a supporter can make a donation.

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

Bloomerang

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. But if not, a voicemail saying “thank you” is just as impactful. Let the donor know that their support is really, truly appreciated. If the donor answers the phone, great.

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50 Years of Environmental Impact: NRDC Nominated for a Webby Award

Forum One

Telling the story of 50 years of impact. We linked together key milestones to build a compelling story, using a traditional script format, giving the experience a cinematic and emotive quality. The post 50 Years of Environmental Impact: NRDC Nominated for a Webby Award appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact.

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

Bloomerang

Specific personalization When sending an appeal letter, thank-you note, or email to a donor, always include a note at the bottom and say something about the impact their gift has made and something very specific about their kids, dog, family, home, job, favorite sport, hobby, alma mater, volunteer work, or latest travel adventure.