Phone Bank Call Scripts
Before Ithaca Gives
Purpose of the call: Spreading the word about Ithaca Gives , thanking previous donors for their support, and asking them to help make Ithaca Gives a success.
Hi ________,
My name is ___________, and I currently serve on the board of [ORG NAME] and I just wanted to thank you so much for your past and present support. Because of supporters like you we have been able to [IMPACT OF A DONATION TO YOUR ORGANIZATION].
I wanted to let you know about an exciting day for [ORG NAME] on May 5th as we participate in Ithaca Gives ! We’ll be joining hundreds of other nonprofits celebrating the philanthropy of Ithaca.
On that day we’ll be celebrating the impact of [ORG NAME] on our community, something that would not be possible without contributors like you. I hope that you’ll support us on May 5th and continue to have a powerful impact on our community and the mission we both support.
Thank you and have a great day!
During Ithaca Gives
Purpose of the call: Asking for pledges and thanking past donors for supporting your cause and community. Today is a celebration of their support!
Hi ________,
My name is ___________, and I currently serve on the board of [ORG NAME] and I just wanted to thank you so much for supporting our mission to [YOUR MISSION]. Today we are celebrating the impact that [ORG NAME] has on our community by participating in Ithaca Gives . I hope you’ll join me in spreading the word about Ithaca Gives so that together we can continue to [TIE IN YOUR MISSION AGAIN] and make a difference.
Thank you and have a great day!
After Ithaca Gives
Purpose of the call: Thanking donors who gave on Ithaca Gives and inviting major donors to participate further in your organization.
Hi ________,
My name is ___________, and I currently serve on the board of [ORG NAME] and I just wanted to thank you so much for supporting our cause on Ithaca Gives . In just 24 hours we were able to raise [X AMOUNT] for [ORG NAME]. That means that we can [IMPACT OF DOLLARS RAISED]. Thank you again for showing your Ithaca COMMUNITY] pride and helping us make a difference. I hope you’ll join us for [UPCOMING EVENT OR OPPORTUNITY]
Thank you and have a great day!