SCENARIO A: IF YOU ARE CONNECTED LIVE TO A STAFFER

 

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent and voter from [zip code] How are you?  

 

I’m a member of the United Nations Association of the USA, a grassroots movement of Americans supporting the U.N.’s work. Today, I’m calling because the Biden administration released its budget request for FY’24. It includes positive proposals I support, including fully funding the United Nations operations and paying down our peacekeeping arrears.   

 

I am asking [Your Member of Congress’ Name] to vote in support of a FY’24 appropriations bill that properly invests in multilateral diplomacy, including fully funding our UN Peacekeeping and Regular Budget dues.

 

[INSERT SHORT PERSONAL REASONS FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE UN]

You know your Members of Congress and district best. Consider what makes your community unique and how that might motivate your elected officials’ decision-making process. Below select 1-2 facts (fact sheet here) or from the 2023 Congressional Briefing Book to support the ask. 

 

[WAIT FOR RESPONSE, IF ANY]  

 

Thanks for the opportunity to share my opinion. The best email to reach me is [Your Email]. I look forward to receiving your response!

 

If the office provides you with a specific appropriations request form, please let us know by emailing Maria Amalla (Grassroots Advocacy Manager) at mamalla@unfoundation.org and we will help fill it out. 

 

SCENARIO B: IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 

Pro-Tip: Feel free to customize and shorten your message if your call goes to voicemail

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent and voter from [zip code]. I’m also a member of the United Nations Association of the USA, a grassroots movement of Americans that support the work of the UN. Today, I’m calling to ask [Your Member of Congress’ Name] to support the President’s budget proposal and ensure we fully fund our UN Peacekeeping and Regular Budget dues.

 

Thanks for the opportunity to share my opinion. I hope [Your Member of Congress’ Name] votes in support of full UN funding and paying back our peacekeeping arrears, and I look forward to receiving a response. You can reach me at [Your Phone Number] and [Your Email].