Collect your pre-pledges.
This next and final step will help us set your funding goal and develop of a working budget for your project.
Pre-pledge is smart strategy.
Pre-pledge is the process of collecting verbal pledges before your campaign launches. In addition to securing your first supporters, pre-pledge helps us hone in on the best funding goal for your project. After you finish pre-pledge, we'll be ready to connect you with your producer so you can pin down projects details and budget.
Check out this video for an example of pre-pledge to give you a good feel for how this conversation should go.
Making the most of your pledges.
Keep it real-time.
To get the best response, have your pre-pledge conversations over the phone or in-person. Avoid texting or emailing. Only include actual pledges you receive from your network.
Enthusiasm inspires support.
Be sure to let people know that you're excited about this chance to work with a professional studio. Your goal is to inspire support by explaining the value of this opportunity and how it will help you achieve your goals.
Share your page.
Encourage people to look at your page with you during the conversation. This will help you define the typical donation range, while also getting people excited about your project. Only send the page around during or after your conversation, as it’s not intended to replace the real-time conversation needed to best secure your pledges.
