Fundraising Tips
Fundraising: Overcoming Objections
The first objections to overcome are the internal ones! Very few people are comfortable asking for money until they have quite a bit of experience under their belt. The most common reasons we don’t ask people for money include: Not knowing how to ask Not feeling like we’ll have answers to specific questions they might […]
Script for Midlevel Donor Calls
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 […]
Presentation: Flex Funding Roadmap
Giancarlo Valdetaro of the Green New Deal Network and Emmett Hopkins from Climate & Community Institute present a roadmap for flexing highways funds to transit projects in your state https://youtu.be/9wE2h-c6zag
Toolkit: In-State Recess Meetings – Planning and Action
Leverage this toolkit to have effective meetings with your members of Congress during their in-district recesses.
Toolkit: A Guide to Congressional Townhalls
Congressional Town Hall meetings are public events where community members are invited to share their views on issues with their Senators and Representatives. These meetings allow elected representatives to hear directly from their constituents and to explain their positions on the issues. Participating in a Town Hall is important. The fight in Congress is never […]
Toolkit: National Transit Employee Appreciation Day
National Transit Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity to express gratitude for the essential workers who keep our public transit system moving and build relationships with organized labor.
Know Your Rights on Public Transit
Know your rights cards are a simple, powerful tool for interactions with immigration agents. The following file has printable information in both English and Spanish for situations where immigration agents board public transit or approach individuals in transit stations and at stops.
Toolkit: Take Action on the Trump Admin’s Federal Funding Freeze
Our toolkit provides an overview, resources, and templates for fighting back against cuts that would take federal funds away from critical transit and mobility projects.
Tool: How are Transportation Dollars Flowing in Your State?
See how your state has flexed funds across federal highway programs and into transit and pedestrian-orientated uses.
