E93. How a 5-Minute Fundraising Call Can Boost Mid-Level Donor Engagement with Kel Haney

I am so excited to have Kel Haney back on the podcast. She is a fundraising expert who knows firsthand how a simple five minute conversation can transform donor relationships and significantly boost engagement. 

In this episode, we're exploring the power of picking up the phone to grow mid-level donors. Discover practical strategies to build meaningful relationships with donors through phone calls, ensure effective follow-ups, and leave impactful voicemails.

If you're ready to learn how to pick up the phone and watch your donor engagement level up, join us in this conversation.

How a 5-Minute Fundraising Call Can Boost Mid-Level Donor Engagement - in this episode:

• [04:10] Identifying and engaging with mid-level donors
• [07:48] Key moments in an effective 5 minute fundraising call
• [12:34] Leading a phone call with curiosity
• [15:14] The value of a follow-up
• [19:17] Leaving impactful voicemails
• [23:17] Text messages versus phone calls
• [26:28] Implementing a successful phone call fundraising strategy
• [30:47] Tracking the success of a 5 minute fundraising call

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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
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