Prospective Donor Calling Script (Not a Previous Donor)

 

Prospective Donor Calling Script

Use one sheet per prospective donor.  This sheet becomes your record of the call.

 

For Prospective Donors Who HAVE NOT Contributed in the Previous Years

 

Company Name:

Company Address:

 

 

Phone Number:

POC’s Name:

Email Address:

 

Call Log

 

Date Call Made

Time Call Made

Person Spoken To

Description of the Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good Morning/Afternoon:

My name is _________ and I would like to speak with ____________( the manager or head of marketing).

 

If the manager IS present, SKIP this step

Ask as appropriate

What is your managers name?_______________________________________________

I see, do you know when he/she might be available?______________________________

Is this a good number to reach him/her?_______________________________________

Thank you for your help, I’ll call back

 

Good Morning/Afternoon Mr./Ms. ______________________

                My name is _____________ and I am calling on behalf of the John F. Kennedy Band Boosters.  We are a non-profit organization which raises funds for the John F. Kennedy High School Band.

 

I am calling to find out if you might be willing to donate a gift for our annual fund raising auction to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Anaheim Sheraton Hotel.  In exchange for your donation, your organization would receive a listing in our program and public acknowledgement of your gift during the auction.   Many of the organizations who have donated gifts in the past have seen this as an excellent marketing opportunity.

 

Wait and refer to the fact sheet if necessary

 

Thank you Mr./Ms. __________________

If appropriate: We will send out a confirmation letter in the next couple of weeks.  The letter will provide all the details necessary for making your donation.  However, if you should have any questions, please contact me.  My name is ____________________ and my phone number is ____________________.  You can also email me at _______________________.

Thank you again.  Goodbye!