Session 8D - Does Your Phone Weigh 500 Lbs? Strategies, Techniques and Time-Saving Tips for Phoning Your Donors

Thursday, September 20, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Description: The phone sits on our desk and stares at us!
Picking up the phone to call donors can be a challenge ... and sometimes the phone feels like it weighs 500lbs!

As fundraisers we know the importance of calling donors to thank them ... but how, when, what do we say and most importantly who?

This interactive session will address stewardship strategies, the donor database and most importantly, help you raise more money for your organization.

You will leave this session and want to pick up the phone and start connecting with your donors!

Sector: Social Service Organization
Expertise Level: Suitable for all levels
Shop Size: Suitable for any size shop
Subject Focus: Functional Development/Phone Stewardship



Speaker Bio: Samantha Laprade

Samantha has been in the fundraising sector for over 20 years.  She has worked for organizations such as the Ottawa Humane Society, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and currently The Ottawa Mission Foundation. Sam has a unique blend of skills including; media relations, public relations, fundraising, sales in the corporate world; all of this experience benefits her work with donors, the community and fellow professional fundraisers! Sam is a proud member of ADRP, AFP, and CAGP.