Ask Without Fear!®
Here is the complete copy of Ask Without Fear!®!
BONUS: Gift Grid for Raising $100,000
This is a sample of the number of gifts and the dollar amounts you should aim for to successfully raise $100,000.
Calling Scripts
Sometimes it’s easier to see a script, so we’ve supplied you with one we’ve used. Feel free to modify it for your use.
CPI Prospect Review Exercise
As you saw in the “research” section, the CPI exercise can be one of the best tools in helping nonprofits get to know more about their best prospects…and even their “suspects.”
CPI Prospect Review Blank Worksheet
The CPI worksheet is easy to set up. But if you don’t want to create your own, you can just use this one.
Fundraising House Party Outline
Fundraising house parties can be a low-risk way for board members to introduce their nonprofit to their friends and colleagues. Here’s a minute-by-minute plan on how to run one, either for fundraising or just for engaging.
Sample Case Statement: Waterville Public Library
In the “research” step, Marc talked about writing a case statement. Here’s an example of one that was produced for a rural library in Maine.
Sample: Pledge Form
For bigger gifts, it’s important to get the commitment in writing. Here’s a very basic pledge form template.