Phone Bank Call Scripts

Before NH Gives

Purpose of the call: Spreading the word about NH Gives, thanking previous donors for their support, and asking them to help make NH 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 June 11-12 as we participate in NH Gives! We’ll be joining hundreds of other nonprofits celebrating the philanthropy of New Hampshire.

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 June 11-12 and continue to have a powerful impact on our community and the mission we both support.

Thank you and have a great day!

During NH 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 NH Gives. I hope you’ll join me in spreading the word about NH 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 NH Gives

Purpose of the call: Thanking donors who gave on NH 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 NH 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 New Hampshire 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!