How to Call & Ask for Donations
Donations help fund a slew of organizations around the world. If you need to raise money for your organization, calling and asking for money represents one of the fundamental methods for doing so. You need to follow a few simple steps in order to call and ask for donations. This will both maximize your ability to bring in money for your organization and minimize the risk of legal liability.
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Acquire a list of people to call. Make sure the list comes from a legal source. The best possible way to obtain such a list involves having an opt-in program to gather these phone numbers. Never call somebody on the "do not call" list as this can subject you to legal liability.
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Come up with a script. Draft a script that will delineate your organization's goal in about 30 seconds. You should start with a friendly "Hello." Next, tell the person about your organization. At the end, ask the person to make a donation. Avoid having an overly aggressive script as this can annoy people; however, do come up with a few answers to typical rejections.
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Make the calls. Call people from the list and read the script. If need be, feel free to go off the script and engage in friendly conversation. The best fund-raisers can talk to people without aggravating them. If the person ultimately decides not to give money, thank the person for his or her time and move on to the next call.
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