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Verbage

10 years 10 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #164990 by Rose H
Replied by Rose H on topic Re:Verbage
Hi Staci,
One thing that may be helpful is if you have a quick summary about your PTO. You could either provide a written copy of this to the business manager or owner or use it yourself for "talking points'' so the folks you meet understand what your group is all about. You can try stopping into area businesses, asking for the manager, and then asking when would be a good time for you to have a conversation. (People usually don't like when you just start talking when they are right in the middle of something.) If the person has a few minutes, be direct (they don't have a lot of time and won't appreciate it if you are dragging it out) and ask if they would be interested in supporting your PTO's efforts to support the school. If you are trying to fund a particular thing (iPads for the school, outdoor recess equipment, etc.), it is helpful to let folks know what the money would be used for. THey may not want to make a decision on the spot, which is fine. Ask if you can follow up with them by phone or email in a few days.

Hope this helps! Please follow up if you have other questions,

Rose C
10 years 10 months ago #164915 by Staci
Verbage was created by Staci
I'm not good with asking local places for donations. What do you say for example when you go to a local business asking for a donation? Do you ask for the manager? At what point of talking do you hand the person the donation letter? How do you start asking them for the donation? I need a little "hook" if someone has one. Thanks.
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