Editing Building Relationships (section)

=== Context ===
Lay the groundwork for the commitment you are going to ask for. Explain your campaign, strategy and the reasons why the commitment you are about to ask for is important. This part of your ask is an opportunity to convey urgency! Describe an urgent problem and how the person you are asking is the solution to the problem:<blockquote>''We need to get an extra 115 petition signatures this week to meet our targets, and need another 5 canvassers to get there.''</blockquote>Don’t ask them to commit to something general; instead, have a specific event or role in mind. If it’s an event (e.g. a canvassing event or training), include the date, time, and location in your ask.<blockquote>''Thursday at 6pm outside the Emily Carr Library Branch.''</blockquote>Be specific - make sure they understand what it is you are asking them. Provide time and space for them to ask questions until they’re clear.