Key takeaways
- KFG runs live, human-led calling campaigns for Washington's nonprofits, universities, think tanks and national associations.
- Common campaigns include thank-you calls, membership renewals, monthly giving upgrades, lapsed donor reactivation and year-end appeals.
- Before any campaign, check the District's charitable solicitation rules. Our Washington, DC registration guide has the details and official links.
Working with Washington, DC organizations
Washington is home to many national associations and advocacy groups, along with universities, hospitals, museums and local human services nonprofits. We're a short drive or Metro ride away for planning meetings, and we work in the Eastern time zone your donors live in.
Campaigns we run
- Thank-you calls to new and first-time donors, with no ask.
- Lapsed donor reactivation for LYBUNT and SYBUNT donors.
- Monthly giving asks and upgrades.
- Membership renewals and first-year welcome calls for associations.
- Year-end and GivingTuesday calling.
- Event and sponsorship follow-up.
Washington, DC rules to know
Charitable solicitation rules vary by state and the District. Some require charities to register before asking for gifts, and many require outside fundraisers or solicitors to register too. See our Washington, DC registration guide and the state-by-state registration hub. Federal calling rules also apply; see do-not-call rules for charities.
How to get started
- Tell us your goal and who you want to call.
- We review your list, timing and script with you.
- Our callers make the calls, and you get regular results and donor notes.
Read more about phone fundraising, try the phone fundraising ROI calculator or call us at 202-997-8858.