Key takeaways
- Calls fit pledge and capital campaigns, ministry support and thank-you programs.
- Many supporters prefer a personal conversation to another letter.
- Registration rules for religious organizations vary by state, so check before calling across state lines.
Where calls help most
- Pledge and stewardship campaigns: following up on pledge cards and confirming commitments.
- Capital campaigns: reaching members and supporters who haven't responded to mail.
- Ministry and mission support: renewing donors to faith-based charities.
- Thank-you calls: recognizing faithful supporters, with no ask.
Check the rules
Some states exempt religious organizations from charity registration, and others don't, and exemptions may not extend to affiliated charities or to outside firms calling for them. Check our state registration guides and fundraising call rules before a campaign.
Tips
- Let the conversation reflect your community's language and values.
- Offer prayer requests or a way to share concerns if that fits your organization.
- Use our thank-you script for stewardship calls.
How KFG helps
Kensington Fundraising Group runs respectful pledge, renewal and thank-you calls for faith-based organizations, in English and Spanish. See new donor acquisition and lapsed donor reactivation.