1.     Set a realistic goal.

2.    Target all of your friends from rolodex, Christmas card lists, business relations, organizations.  Target these individuals for an exact amount that you are willing to ask them to give toward your fundraising goal by your deadline.

3.    Calling:  Try to have four elements to your call

a.    Why BAR is running.  Convey this campaign’s passion for the good works that an effective Texas Attorney General can achieve.  Please see the website, including “Why AG”, “Why Barbara Ann” and other issue sheets.

b.    Why BAR will Win. 

c.    Make a specific “Ask.”  Ask for your target amount.  If your friend can’t afford the target, of course we are happy to accept any amount.  Please let them know our quarter deadline.

d.    Follow up and obtain the donation.

4.    Follow-up is a critical step in the fundraising process to make sure that all of the pledges you have received are given by your deadline.  If someone makes a pledge you should drop them an email or a letter thanking them for their pledge and also mentioning your deadline that you have established.   Please, continue to communicate with your pledges by email, phone or fax until the money is received.  Please keep up posted; let us know how we can help.

HOW TO DONATE
   
1.    Donate online via the website at www.BarbaraAnn2010.com

2.    To track your progress, you (or we) can even set up your own personal fundraising page.  Just log on at Act Blue  click on the “Create a Page” link.  Or ask us to do it for you.

3.    Or you can ask your contacts to send a check to:  Barbara Ann Radnofsky Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 55968 Houston, TX  77255.