Bail Out $$$ Ask-- Phone Script

Introduction:

Hi (persons name), How are you doing today? (PAUSE)

Why are you calling?

I’m calling today to share an opportunity for you to support the movement for Black Lives and help bail out individuals who have been arrested for protesting against police and the murdering of George Floyd, Tony Mcdade, Breonna Taylor, & Ahmaud Arbery, along with countless others whose lives were taken from us.  (PAUSE) As you know, we are currently experiencing a state of emergency due to COVID19 and the mass murders of Black people. Many people involved with this movement are facing arrests. Community members who are dedicated to dismantling institutional racism can donate to bail out funds! This means we are able to:

  • Pay the bail for low-income individuals. Paying their bail will allow them to continue being in community, raising their kids, and living in their homes while their case concludes. In the US 70% of people in Jail have not been convicted of any crimes and are awaiting trial for months or even years.

As we work towards creating a more just world for Black people to live without fear of police brutality, we demand the defunding of police and the decarceration of all people.

Ask

Today across the country people are gathering in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneaplis police, demanding the defunding of police. As people who are dedicated to dismantling institutional racism and state sanctioned violence, we believe it is our duty to support the self determination and autonomy of Black people socially, politically, and financially. I am asking you to support  (your local bail fund)  TODAY to help pay the bail of those arrested at today's protests. Would you be willing to make a donation to (your local bail fund) today? 

IF YES: Great! Thank you so much. Do you currently have access to the internet so I can direct you to the link to donate?

  • I can give you the address of the website over the phone “    ”

IF MAYBE or TOO MUCH: Thank you for considering any size donation helps! You may donate by … provide any instructions that seem appropriate.

Thanks for donating/ considering, with your help we are able to help people pay bail that otherwise would remain in jail for lack of money.

VOICEMAIL SCRIPT

Hi (name of person you’re calling/ texting), this is (your name). I am calling/ texting to share an opportunity for you to support the movement for Black Lives and help bail out individuals who have been arrested for protesting against police and the murdering of George Floyd, Tony Mcdade, Breonna Taylor, & Ahmaud Arbery, along with countless others whose lives were taken from us. I am fundraising for (your local bail fund) TODAY  as people across the country are gathering in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneaplis police, and demanding the defunding of police. Those who are choosing to participate in direct actions, are risking their lives and anticipating being arrested, especially Black and Brown people. I am asking you to support  (your local bail fund)  TODAY to help pay the bail of those arrested at today's protests.  Would you be willing to make a donation to (local bail fund) before midnight tonight? If yes, you can do so by choosing the donation tab on their website and selecting the amount you’d like to contribute. Feel free to call me back at (your number) if you have any questions. Thank you & in solidarity!