Sample Calling Rap
“Hi, is this ____________ / Is ___________ there?”
“Hi, ___________! This is [Your Name] from [Organization]. How are you doing?”
“Good. I’m glad I got in touch with you- I promise to keep this quick. I’m calling today to follow up on a letter I sent you last week, asking for a time to stop by and visit with you. I’ll be in your area on Monday, March 21st- would it work for me to stop by at 2 pm?”
“That should be fine.”
“Great, thanks! Let me just make sure I have your information correct. Are you at 122 Main Street?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Great, and do you have a pen handy? I just wanted to give you my name again so you know who to expect.”
“Ok, my name is [Your Name] with [Organization] and I will be there on Monday, March 21st at 2 pm. I really appreciate this. We’re doing great work to _______________________and I’m excited to talk to you about it.”
“Ok, see you then. Bye.”
“Bye.”
Phone Responses
- No, thanks.
Ok, did you get the letter I [we?] sent you?
–Maybe, I’m not sure.
No problem, the letter was explaining that [Organization] has made it a big priority this year to meet with as many supporters as we can. It’s really helpful for us and I will be in your area visiting other folks that day too. Will Monday at 2 pm work for me to stop by?
- I’m not the best person for you to talk to.
We’re definitely looking to meet with as many supporters as we can so I’d love to meet you! Did you get a chance to see the letter I sent?
–Maybe, I’m not sure.
No problem, the letter was explaining that [Organization] has made it a big priority this year to meet with as many supporters as we can. It’s really helpful for us and I will be in your area visiting other folks that day too. Will Monday at 2 pm work for me to stop by?
- I’m too busy.
No problem, this visit wouldn’t take too much time. To be honest, most of them are pretty quick. Did you get a chance to see the letter I sent?
–Maybe, I’m not sure.
No problem, the letter was explaining that [Organization] has made it a big priority this year to meet with as many supporters as we can. It’s really helpful for us and I will be in your area visiting other folks that day too. Will Monday at 2 pm work for me to stop by?
- I don’t know much about your group.
I hear you. One reason I’m hoping to meet you in person is to fill you in on all the good work we’re doing right now.
Did you get a chance to see the letter I sent?
–Maybe, I’m not sure.
No problem, the letter was explaining that [Organization] is working right now to ___________. I’d love to fill you in and hear your feedback on this issue. Monday at 2 pm work for me to stop by?