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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. To illustrate our point, take a look at two possible phonathon script introductions: Phonathon Script Introduction #1: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign. Create a standardized script.

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Pro Bono Week Spotlights Collaborative Nonprofit & Education Solutions

Saleforce Nonprofit

This project has also really elevated my Salesforce knowledge and experience.”. Scripts are written, reviewed, recorded, edited, and published by the community, for the community! Technology is only as good as the perspectives and voices that go into building it. You can contribute your skills for good, too!

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Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today

The Modern Nonprofit

If you’re not already taking advantage of their generosity and knowledge, today is the day to start. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE. One of our favorite posts is about data hygiene (which can easily be a snooze to read about), but they take on the subject by creating a script for an old-school PSA. Clairification .

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Need a copy editor? Look in the mirror

M+R

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. Whose voices are you choosing to elevate? Remember: you are not normal.

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Bookshare without Borders: #1/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

These ebooks can quickly be turned into Braille, large print or be read aloud by a synthetic voice synthesizer. Our partners are responsible for verifying and maintaining records of each member’s proof of disability – a process that is best done with local knowledge. Moreover, earlier this year we began offering books in MP3 format.

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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

Connection Cafe

Armed with the knowledge of what they truly care about and a program that fulfills their interests, you are ready for the ask! I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. That is a lot happening at once!

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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

Connection Cafe

Armed with the knowledge of what they truly care about and a program that fulfills their interests, you are ready for the ask! I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. That is a lot happening at once!

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