5 Things to Never Do on Your Telefundraising Calls
Despite new technologies and strategies, raising money via the phone still works — and it relies on good, old-fashioned courtesy and fundraising basics.
What if the prospect chooses to opt out? You can try to arrange a more convenient time when he will opt in. If you can’t, chances are you wouldn’t receive a gift anyway, even by sticking your foot in the door.
2. Don’t fail to ask for a specific amount
This is one of the most difficult things for new fundraisers to overcome — the fear of steeling one’s self to make a proposal with a dollar tag attached. The maxim “ask and you shall receive” is indeed apt.
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