GUIDE TO FUNDRAISING: CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE WORKSHEET

WHO’S IN YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE?
We know a lot more people than friends and family. You may not know the people to ask, but someone you know may know them (all
circles connect). If that person cannot volunteer, ask him or her to recommend others you should contact.
RELIGIOUS
GROUPS
FRIENDS & FAMILY
COLLEAGUES
COLLEGES
(STUDENTS)
MEDIA
YOU
COMMUNITY
LEADERS
NEIGHBORS
ORGANIZATIONS
How will I
contact them?
Phone?
E-mail?
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FOLLOW UP
WHAT DO I SAY?!
Do they
have a
newsletter?
Hook: Hi, my name is X. I am an AmeriCorps member out of x area (city, county, etc.).
Line: I am contacting you today because I care about making sure all Wisconsinites are
insured. Insert story of why you care.
Sinker: I need your help to ensure all Wisconsinites know their coverage options. Would you
be interested in volunteering to collect enrollment commitment cards? Work a table at the
Farmer’s market? Walk around a parade? Etc.
What about
Social Media?
FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP,
FOLLOW UP
Do they
have a
website?