Phone-a-Friend for RPAC: The National Volunteer Phone Bank

What is the Phone-a-Friend for RPAC program?

Phone-a-Friend for RPAC: The National Volunteer Phone Bank Program leverages the power of member-to-member outreach to contact non-investing members, educate them about RPAC and ask for an investment. Download the program flier or view the Phone-A-Friend for RPAC Campaign Executive Summary. 

What is a Phone Bank? How does it work?

Phone Banks are one-day events hosted by state and local associations to help meet RPAC fundraising and participation goals. Volunteers gather and call potential investors, asking for a RPAC investment.  Logging into a unique website that contains a customized call queue built by association staff, volunteers can take credit card investments, email the investment link to those who wish to invest later and send thank-you notes. 

How Do I Host a Phone Bank?

1. Click the “Sign Up for a Phone Bank” button to the right.  If you are association staff, contact software partner Jennifer Hamilton to get started.
   
   
2. Sign up to attend a training to learn how to set up your phone bank. Reference materials will be provided for you.
   
   
3. Recruit volunteers.  NAR committee members and staff are committed to assisting you to recruit the best volunteers to participate in your phone bank.
   
   
4. Host your event and have fun! Order pizza, give awards and don’t forget to bring extra cell phone chargers! NAR encourages associations to apply for a Phone-A-Friend for RPAC Fundraising Grant. Grants are offered up to $500 per association and applications must be submitted 30 days in advance of the phone bank. 
   
   
5. Share your phone bank photos and videos with NAR.