Global Village Fundraising Handbook Page 20
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ASKING IN PERSON
GLOBAL VILLAGE FUNDRAISING GUIDE
Other tips for asking in person
Do not interrupt or disagree/argue with the donor, even if they express objections.
raise and be prepared to answer them.
“The place God calls you to is
the place where your deep
consider giving to Habitat” is not an e ective ask. Saying, “Would you be will-
ing to give $500?” is an e ective ask.
gladness and the world’s deep
hunger meet.”
Is the project not a match for them? Is the amount of the request too high?
sending a check. If possible, collect a check during the meeting.
— Fred Buechner
Telephone
Telephone asks have similar elements to meetings and require the same prepara-
tion.
ey are typically shorter and more to the point.
ey do not provide as good
results as in person, but are a very valuable strategy for asking people you know.
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sion, the country? Why would they be interested?
or inspiring to you about the journey. What is the need in the country? How
will their donation directly support a family that could not otherwise a ord
decent shelter?
and then provide instructions on how to do that.
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