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Boost Fundraising with Texting

Are you planning to text your donors at year-end?

Texting can be a very effective communication channel, with great open rates and engagement. But how do you get the most out of text messaging, especially at year-end? To answer this question, James Martin of Rally Corp joined us this week on The Responsive Weekly to share his top tips for texting.

The Quick Summary

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Top Takeaways

  • Get the fundamentals in place before you start texting. You need to be able to segment your audience, and your website and donation forms should be mobile-friendly.
  • Start by looking at last year’s campaign to see what worked, which communications resonated, and how you can improve this year. Then set a goal.
  • Start early, and warm up your list. Begin with gratitude and information, before you solicit.
  • Segment and personalize your outreach
  • Use video and multimedia to get your story across
  • Use UTM links and short links to measure results
  • Share the results. If you reach a goal, get a match, or have an update, let your supporters know!

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