Bloomerang
JULY 7, 2022
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!
Get Fully Funded
MARCH 21, 2022
As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. Work from a list of prepared questions , but be prepared to go off-script if the donor goes in a different direction. Building a relationship with a major donor can be intimidating.
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DNL OmniMedia
MAY 25, 2023
Donors want to see their support making a real difference, and nonprofits that want to improve donor retention will need to demonstrate impact and form long-lasting relationships with their supporters. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.
EveryAction
JUNE 23, 2023
Write the script Your supporters are much more likely to make a call if they feel adequately prepared—they’ll want to know who they are calling, what they should say, important background information, and logistical instructions about how the calling process will work. Building an advocacy campaign?
Double the Donation
OCTOBER 25, 2021
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.
NetWits
MAY 19, 2011
Plan targeted communications to each audience with specific messaging that will best engage them in your campaign because of who they are and your relationship with them. Specific audience-centric communications will help you relate to individual constituents and give you the ability to track response rates based on each group.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Create your script Thank-a-thon calls are simple, but it still helps to provide callers with a script to follow when making the calls. The caller should identify themself and the organization, explain their relationship to the nonprofit, and thank the donor for making a gift.
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