Solicitor Toolkit

Volunteer Caller Script: For current donors
Use when calling individuals who HAVE donated to the Annual Campaign.

Volunteer Caller Script: For not current donors
Use when calling individuals who HAVE NOT YET donated to the Annual Campaign.

Overcoming Objections Sheet (2 MB)

Text Message Scripts

For current donors

Hi! My name is ______ , and I am volunteering for the Jewish Federation of Detroit. We are hard at work with our end-of-year fundraising efforts, and we are hoping we can count on you once again for your support. A gift to our 2026 Annual Campaign allows Federation to continue taking care of the needs of our Jewish community here in Detroit and around the world. Your last gift was $______. Would you consider a donation of $_____ today? The easiest way to make your donation is to donate online at jewishdetroit.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

For not current donors

Hi! My name is ______ , and I am volunteering for the Jewish Federation of Detroit. We are hard at work with our end-of-year fundraising efforts, and we are hoping we can count on your support. A gift to our 2026 Annual Campaign allows Federation to continue taking care of the needs of our Jewish community here in Detroit and around the world. Your last gift was $______. Would you consider a donation of __ today? The easiest way to make your donation is to donate online at jewishdetroit.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

Solicitor Portal Video

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Closed Gift Form (for Federation staff only)

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