Putting Structure to Your First Donor Contact
A phone call to a donor goes so much better when you’ve planned it out generally ahead of time.
How to Prepare for Great Donor Calls
Here are some great ways to prepare for calls with donors. We think you’ll find these practical suggestions helpful as you prepare for your next donor call.
What to Say in a Video Message to Your Donors
To show your donor the impact of their giving, they don’t need to visit in person. A cell phone video can be really effective!
Get Your Phone Out – Make a Video
To take your donor to “where the action is” with your nonprofit, they don’t always have to visit. A cell phone video can be really effective!
You Don’t Need to Visit a Donor Face-to-Face
Some donors choose to be personally engaged with your nonprofit while choosing not to be visited face-to-face. That’s OK.
To Grab a Donor’s Attention, Be a Luddite
It’s so easy now to send a quick email, text, online survey, etc. to our donors, (which are all great ways to connect to a donor), but perhaps instead of “speeding up” our communication, in order to really grab their attention, you should slow it down.
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