RapidFundraising

Student Calling Script

Follow these two steps during kickoff. Phone calls first, then texts and emails.

Connect campaigns: printing is not required — the script is built into each student's BackStage.

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Fill in the fields below to personalize the script, then print. The values will appear on the printed page so your student can read directly from it.

Step 1: Make Phone Calls

Go to your BackStage and call each contact. Make all your phone calls before going to Step 2.

When they answer the phone

Hi, this is . I am in the . We are raising money for an amazing season. I have a goal to raise — can I count on your support to help me reach my goal?

If they WILL donate

You say:

Great! We accept credit cards, cash, and checks. I'll text you a link to make your donation. How much would you like to pledge to help me reach my goal?

Then you do:

  • 1 Click the "Send SMS" button next to the contact's phone number in BackStage
  • 2 If you didn't enter contacts, press the larger "Send SMS" button, enter the phone number, and press send
  • 3 Tell one of the volunteers how much they pledged

If they DO NOT want to donate

Okay! I appreciate your time. Have a great day!

No pressure — move on to the next contact.

If you get voicemail or no answer

Leave this voicemail:

Hi, this is . I am in the . We are raising money for an amazing season. I am going to text you a link for our fundraiser — it would be great if you could help us reach our goal. Thank you!

Then you do:

Click the "Send SMS" button next to the contact's phone number in BackStage to send your fundraiser link.

Step 2: Send Texts & Emails

After you've made all your phone calls, send your link to remaining contacts.

1

Go to your BackStage

BackStage will only work if you created your fundraiser.

2

Press "Send SMS" or "Send Email" for each contact

This sends your personal fundraiser link directly to them.

3

Repeat for each contact

The more contacts you reach, the more donations you'll get.

Pro tip

Phone Calls > Texts > Emails

Calls get way better results. Start with the people closest to you — they're the easiest to call and most likely to give.

You've got this!

Build your list. Make your calls. Earn your incentives.

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Student Calling Script

These steps assume you have created a fundraiser and entered contacts into BackStage. Complete those first before calling or texting.

Step 1: Make Phone Calls

Go to your BackStage and call each contact. Make all your phone calls before going to Step 2.

What to say when they answer:

Hi, this is . I am in the . We are raising money for an amazing season. I have a goal to raise , can I count on your support to help me reach my goal?

If they WILL donate:

Great, we accept credit cards, cash, and checks. I will text you a link to make your donation. How much would you like to pledge?

Then: Click "Send SMS" next to their phone number in BackStage. Tell a volunteer the pledge amount.

If they say NO:

Okay! I appreciate your time. Have a great day!

No pressure — move on to the next contact.

If you get voicemail or no answer:

Hi, this is . I am in the . We are raising money for an amazing season. I am going to text you a link for our fundraiser; it would be great if you could help us reach our goal. Thank you!

Then: Click "Send SMS" next to their phone number in BackStage to send your fundraiser link.

Step 2: Send Texts & Emails

After all phone calls are done, go to BackStage and press "Send SMS" or "Send Email" for each remaining contact.

Phone Calls > Texts > Emails — Calls get way better results!