Phonathon 2026 Scripts and Templates

What is Phonathon?

Phonathon is a fundraiser for the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and local Leagues here in Massachusetts. Local Leagues contact their members (and other Leagues, should they choose to sign up for additional calls) via phone, email, or text to check in and encourage their members to donate to the state League. Members who pledge to donate will then be sent a pledge sheet with payment information by your local League. 

The fundraising goal for Phonathon 2026 is $30,000. Phonathon will run March 30 through April 30 this year. LWVMA will give 20% of donations raised by your local League back to your local League. Interested in participating? Contact fschultz@lwvma.org

  • For more information regarding Phonathon, please find the complete list of instructions HERE
  • For a complete script, please direct your attention to the document HERE
  • Below, you will find our follow-up email template, email-only solicitation template, and our text template. Feel free to copy and paste for your convenience!
 

Suggested Follow-Up Email to a Phone Call

Copy the suggested message below to follow up with the individual that you called (please adapt to your own style!) 

Dear [NAME],

I am sorry to have missed speaking with you over the phone earlier. I am writing to follow up after attempting to reach you earlier.

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is seeking your support to help mobilize and engage voters to turnout for our 2026 election season. Our voter engagement work is critical to ensuring that elections remain free, fair, and accessible.

This year, we’re growing our online voter information platform (VOTE411.org) so voters can easily find candidate information, ballot details, and voting resources in one trusted place.

Our goal is to reach 200,000 voters across Massachusetts in 2026 through VOTE411. To do so, we need to raise $30,000 by April 30th. 

A gift of $50 or $100 helps LWVMA:

  • Expand VOTE411 across Massachusetts
  • Provide translated election resources to reach new & first-time voters
  • Support local candidate forums

Would you consider making a contribution today to support this work? You can donate online here: http://lwvma.org/donate/

Every contribution helps ensure voters across Massachusetts have the information they need to participate in our democracy. Additionally, ([YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE]) will receive 20% of all funds raised through these calls to support our local initiatives. 

Thank you for supporting LWVMA as we continue our critical work empowering voters and defending democracy.

In League,

[YOUR NAME]
[LOCAL LEAGUE TITLE] / VOLUNTEER
League of Women Voters of Massachusetts / [YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE]

Template Email Message: 

Copy the message below and paste it into an email message (if you prefer this method over phone call, and have the person’s email address).

Dear [NAME],

With the 2026 elections approaching, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) is expanding voter education efforts to ensure every voter in the Commonwealth has access to clear, reliable election information.

This year, we’re growing our online voter information platform (VOTE411.org) so voters can easily find candidate information, ballot details, and voting resources in one trusted place.

Our goal is to reach 200,000 voters across Massachusetts in 2026 through VOTE411. To do so, we need to raise $30,000 by April 30th. 

A gift of $50 or $100 helps LWVMA:

  • Expand VOTE411 across Massachusetts
  • Provide translated election resources to reach new & first-time voters
  • Support local candidate forums

Would you consider making a contribution today to support this work? You can donate online here: http://lwvma.org/donate/

Every contribution helps ensure voters across Massachusetts have the information they need to participate in our democracy. Additionally, ([YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE]) will receive 20% of all funds raised through these calls to support our local initiatives. 

Thank you for supporting LWVMA as we continue our critical work empowering voters and defending democracy.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[LOCAL LEAGUE TITLE] / VOLUNTEER
League of Women Voters of Massachusetts / [YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE]

Template Text Message

Copy the message below and paste it into a text message (if you prefer this method over phone call, and have the person’s cell number).

Hi [NAME], this is [YOUR NAME] with [YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE] reaching out on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA).

In 2026, LWVMA aims to reach 200,000 voters across the Commonwealth with trusted election information through VOTE411.org and local voter education programs. In order to ensure Bay Staters have a free and fair election, we need your help to raise $30,000 by April 30th.

Would you consider contributing $25, $50, or $100 to LWVMA to support these goals? 20% of funds raised will go back to [YOUR LOCAL LEAGUE] and support the work in our community.

You can donate online here: http://lwvma.org/donate/

Thank you!