Without the continued support of our members, saving nature would be impossible.
Talking to people face-to-face or over the phone is a successful way of inspiring them about nature, explaining what we do and giving them the opportunity to support us by becoming a member.
Speaking to people allows us to find out what's important to them, their family and community, answer any questions they have and explain the different ways they can connect and get involved with the work of the RSPB.
Feedback from our supporters who have joined the RSPB through face-to-face activities has shown us that the face-to-face interaction and conversation they had was an important driver for wanting to support us.
Our aim is to provide as many members of the public as possible with an opportunity to have great conversations and a high-quality experience with the RSPB. Face-to-face fundraising allows that to happen.
Our face-to-face fundraising usually happens on our nature reserves, at other places in the community like supermarkets and garden centres, or at events, such as shows and festivals.
All our face-to-face fundraisers receive in-house training and support by the RSPB to ensure consistently high quality interactions across all parts of our face-to-face fundraising operation. Our fundraisers are fully trained in fundraising compliance and standards in line with the Code of Fundraising Practice, and this is reviewed regularly along with performance, to ensure the highest standards of supporter care are upheld.
As well as meeting people face-to-face, we find that having meaningful phone conversations is a successful and cost-effective way of inspiring people to support the RSPB.
We work closely with a small number of telemarketing agencies who were chosen as a result of a comprehensive selection process, which includes examination of complaints procedures, training structures and policies concerning vulnerable people.
We work in close partnership with these agencies and we are diligent in ensuring a high level of quality through regular visits, meetings, training sessions and call listening.
