In a recent blog here by Kim Klein, follow-up was stressed as an important element in asking people to volunteer their help. It's as true in fundraising as in any other aspect of volunteerism (or life itself, for that matter) that communication is critical in fostering a strong, respectful, and meaningful relationship. So use what FundRaiser provides to keep abreast of what's happening with your individual requests of volunteers, and be prepared to communicate often and openly. Here are a couple of features that I've talked about in the past, that can be very helpful in accomplishing your goals:
1. Tickles. Use them. They are nothing but date-sensitive reminders that attach directly to a name record. If you've ever ordered something from an online company or, perhaps less likely, a print catalog, you've probably had some way to follow up on that order: email, shipment tracking, etc. Tickles can help you keep track of your outstanding requests of people, with "DO" dates set to remind you of when you need to follow up on those requests. It only takes a minute to enter a Tickle, and it can save you a lot of grief due to miscommunications in the long run.