Solicitor Resources
Please note: When viewing individual donor information in the Solicitor Portal, donors who have given to our recent Israel Emergency Campaign (IEC) will be identified in the NOTES section.
Volunteer Caller Script – Non-IEC Version (use when calling individuals who haven’t yet donated to the Annual Campaign, but HAVE donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign) (154 KB)
Volunteer Caller Script – General (use when calling individuals who haven’t yet donated to the Annual Campaign and have NOT donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign) (150 KB)
Volunteer Caller Script for Current Donors – Non-IEC Version (use when calling individuals who have donated to the Annual Campaign and HAVE donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign) (154 KB)
Volunteer Caller Script for Current Donors – General (use when calling individuals who have donated to the Annual Campaign and have NOT donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign) (150 KB)
Overcoming Objections Sheet (2 MB)
Solicitor Portal Video
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Closed Gift Form (for Federation staff only)
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Text Message Script
Hi! My name is ______ and I’m volunteering for the Jewish Federation of Detroit. I want to thank you for your past support and ask if you would be willing to donate to our 2024 Annual Campaign. Your last donation was _____. Would you consider a donation of ______? You can donate easily at jewishdetroit.org/donate or respond to this text with your pledge amount. Thanks for your support.
Email Solicitation Scripts
Israel Emergency Fund version
Use when emailing individuals who haven’t yet donated to the Annual Campaign, but HAVE donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign.
Hello [NAME]
My name is [NAME] and I’m volunteering for the Jewish Federation of Detroit.
Thank you for your past support for our Jewish community. Because of donors like you, Federation is able to take care of our community’s most vulnerable members and build a vibrant Jewish community for everyone.
We’re also responding to the growing needs in Israel following the October 7th terrorist attack. I know that you recently donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign, and I want to thank you for your support for the people of Israel during this crisis.
As we continue to stand with Israel during this critical time, we also have to ensure that the 2024 Annual Campaign remains strong. Our ability to respond to needs in Israel—and everywhere else, including here in our local community—depends on the success of our Campaign.
I’m hoping we can count on you for a tax-deductible donation — it would mean a lot to Jewish individuals in need, here in Detroit and around the world.
You can go online to make your donation at https://jewishdetroit.org/donate.
You can also call our Donor Services Department 248-642-4260, or just email me and I’ll be happy to help you take care of making a donation.
Best,
[NAME]
General version
Use when emailing individuals who haven’t yet donated to the Annual Campaign, but HAVE donated to the Israel Emergency Campaign.
Hello [NAME]
My name is [NAME] and I’m volunteering for the Jewish Federation of Detroit for their year-end fundraising efforts.
Thank you for your past support for our Jewish community. Because of donors like you, Federation is able to take care of our community’s most vulnerable members and build a vibrant Jewish community for everyone. We’re also responding to the growing needs in Israel following the October 7th terrorist attack.
Our ability to respond to needs in Israel—and everywhere else, including here in our local community—depends on the success of our Campaign.
As the end of the year approaches, we’re hoping we can count on you for a tax-deductible donation — it would mean a lot to Jewish individuals in need, here in Detroit and around the world.
You can go online to make your donation at https://jewishdetroit.org/donate.
You can also call our Donor Services Department 248-642-4260, or just email me and I’ll be happy to help you take care of making a donation.
Best,
[NAME]
