Phone Bank Call Scripts


Before Give Local 757!

Purpose of the call: Spreading the word about Give Local 757!, thanking previous donors for their support, and asking them to help make Give Local 757! 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 April 23rd as we participate in Give Local 757!! We’ll be joining hundreds of other nonprofits celebrating the philanthropy of Hampton Roads.

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 April 23rd and continue to have a powerful impact on our community and the mission we both support.

Thank you and have a great day!


During Give Local 757!

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 Give Local 757!. I hope you’ll join me in spreading the word about Give Local 757! so that together we can continue to [TIE IN YOUR MISSION AGAIN] and make a difference.

Thank you and have a great day!


After Give Local 757!

Purpose of the call: Thanking donors who gave on Give Local 757! 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 Give Local 757!. 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 Hampton Roads 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!