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      Chapter 7. Encouraging Involvement in Community Work >
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             Tools & Checklists - A checklist that summarizes the major points contained in the section. >

Methods of Contacting Potential Participants

  

Tools & Checklists

 Contributed by Bill Berkowitz

Checklist

Here, you'll find a checklist that summarizes the major points contained in the text.

If you are considering face-to-face contact, is it because:

______You want to reach a small number of people

______You have the available time

______The people you're recruiting are especially important

If you are considering phone contact, is it because:

______The prospective members are unavailable for meeting but are available by phone

______You already know the people

______The request is relatively simple

If you are considering a letter, is it because:

______You have a large number of people to recruit

______You're the only person available

______Your time is limited

______It's less important who you recruit

______You have an excellent mailing list

Checklist for writing your letter

______Used design and content to get the reader's attention.

______Personalized the letter.

______Stated reason for writing at the beginning of the letter.

______Gave a good reason for becoming a member.

______Request is clear, specific, limited, immediate, and doable.

______Told the person how to fulfill the request.

______Thanked the person.

______Carefully proofread the letter.