MASS TEXTING for NonProfits
Simplify messaging with our texting service for nonprofits
Text-Em-All is a simple and cost-effective solution for engaging volunteers, raising community awareness, and reaching those in need.
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Building community, one message at a time
Our nonprofit customers have discovered that Text-Em-All’s mass texting service and automated calling system is the answer to their communication headaches. Send personalized voice or text messages to tens, hundreds, or thousands of people with a single broadcast.
Here are some good ideas:
Volunteer outreach
Schedule changes
Event planning and coordinating
Community surveys
Thank you messages
Open shift alerts
Texting or calling, we've got you covered.
Our easy-to-use service gives you the tools to send important messages fast,
no matter how many people you need to contact.
Simple. Transparent. Easy.
No contracts or pushy sales team.
No carrier surcharges, no hidden fees, unlimited users & numbers, and free carrier registration. Let us help you find the right plan.
Starter
Best for users who want to evaluate the service. Get a free account and choose a pricing plan later.
FREE
no credit card required
- Dedicated free account
- Upgrade at anytime
- Browse sample messages
- Some features locked
Credits
For senders who reach changing contacts each month with occasional or high-volume messages.
5¢
from 5¢-9¢ / credit based on volume
- Credits are used to send messages
- Pay only for what you need
- Buy in bulk for lower pricing
- Access to all features
Monthly
For senders who reach the same contact group(s) each month and want predictable billing.
$19
from $19 / month based on group size
- No credits needed
- Pricing is based on group size
- Send messages anytime, see limits
- Access to all features, see why
Starter
Best for users who want to evaluate the service. Start with a free account and upgrade to Credits or Monthly later.
Get started
FREE
includes 25 free credits
- Dedicated free account
- Upgrade at anytime
- Browse sample messages
- Some features locked
Credits
Great for senders who reach changing contacts each month with occasional or high-volume messages.
For just
5¢-9¢
per credit
- Credits are used to send messages
- Pay only for what you need
- Buy in bulk for lower pricing
- Access to all features
Monthly
Great for senders who reach the same contact group(s) each month and want predictable billing.
Starting from
$10
per month
- No credits needed
- Pricing is based on group size
- Send messages anytime, see limits
- Access to all features, see why
Non-profit texting questions
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Who should nonprofits contact using mass texting?
Nonprofits can effectively send bulk text messages and expect responses from nearly 83% of a highly targeted audience following a simple SMS protocol. Groups nonprofits will likely want to reach out to donors, attendees, volunteers, staff members, or followers. By using the correct methods, nonprofits set the tone for sustaining long-term relationships with every group of people connected with their organization.
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How can a nonprofit organization use mass texting effectively?
Nonprofits can use a mass texting service effectively by:
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Using SMS Surveys
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Initiating Community Efforts
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Revitalizing Events
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Sending Updates
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Gaining Volunteer Support
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Keeping Constant Touch With Volunteers
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Following Social Norms and Guidelines
Text-Em-All does not allow text marketing messages or text to give campaigns. If you're looking to send those messages, you'll need to find another solution.
Another best practice when using mass messaging is to ensure your recipients have an easy way to opt-out of future messages. If you're using Text-Em-All, text recipients can reply STOP to any message, call recipients can opt-out at the end of the message, and anyone can enter a phone number on our opt-out page. These methods will immediately block that account from calling/texting that phone number.
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Does mass texting work for nonprofits?
Using a texting service for nonprofits has proven to be one of the most effective ways to motivate and communicate with volunteers, supporters, and beneficiaries. Since texting has an open rate close to 99%, many non-profit organizations use mass texting in their daily operations. But, non-profit organizations should make sure to follow strict text messaging guidelines and our responsible use policy to maintain trust with supporters.
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What kind of nonprofits can use a mass texting system?
SMS messages are a good option for any business that deals with a large number of people and want to send messages. We have worked with several nonprofit organizations, such as The Red Cross and The BBB.
Per our Responsible Use Policy, we do not allow SMS marketing, political, or charitable contribution messages.
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Is mass text messaging legal?
As long as you're reaching out to people with the information they want, and you have consent to message them - a mass text messaging service can be a very powerful communication tool for delivering reminders, notifications, and alerts.
While mass text messaging is by no means illegal, it is heavily restricted. The U.S. government has a long history of regulation, protecting consumer privacy concerning telemarketing and robocalls, and this also extends to text messaging. The most critical piece of legislation narrowing the scope of acceptable telemarketing practices came with the TCPA of 1991, which amended the original Communications Act of 1934. Read more about the act here.
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Can I receive text messages on my Text-Em-All account?
Absolutely! Contacts can respond to any of your text broadcasts. You will receive text messages in the conversations section of your account. All incoming messages are free. You can also use our native mobile app to manage responses and receive messages.
How Can Non-Profits Utilize a Mass Texting System?
Mass texting for nonprofits has proven to be one of the most effective ways to motivate and communicate with volunteers, supporters, and beneficiaries. With a spam rate of less than 3% and an open rate close to 99%, it’s not surprising that non-profits use mass text messaging extensively. This brings us to text messaging guidelines for a non-profit to maintain trust with supporters. Trust in a non-profit organization is vital to sustaining goodwill and engagement.
Following a simple SMS protocol, non-profits can effectively send mass texting messages and expect responses from nearly 83% of a highly targeted audience. The good news is that non-profit texting works equally well when sent via a mobile phone or automated system over the internet. Content posted in a text message is important. Using the proper methods, non-profits set the tone for sustaining long-term relationships with every group of people connected with their organization.
What Is a Mass Texting System?
It’s a system that allows you to send a text message to a large audience. You can upload a list of all your donors, attendees, volunteers, staff members, or followers and directly send them a message all at once.
By eliminating the tedious process of individually forwarding text messages, time and money can be saved because you won't need to hire a person to do this job.
What Can I Use a Mass Messaging Service For?
Texting services can be used to make last-minute announcements, send emergency notifications, update staff members about the latest happenings, share helpful resources, and even manage events. The opportunities are endless!
What Kind of Non-profits Can Use a Mass Texting System?
There’s no limit. It’s a good option for any business that deals with many people and wants to send out a mass message. We have worked with several non-profits, such as The Red Cross and The BBB. At Text-Em-All, we do not allow text message marketing, so if you plan to send these types of messages, you'll need to look for another solution.
An Example of How a Mass Texting System Makes Life Easier
Let’s say you run a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and need to inform donors about an event to be held next week. There are about 1,000 people on your list. Sending a message to all of them individually can be a lot of work and the likelihood of errors arising is high.
An easier way to send the event notification is to use a mass messaging service. The user creates a contact list with all the phone numbers and uploads it to the system. They then create and personalize the message and set up a specific time for it to be sent to all the recipients at once.
Plus, you can use this messaging tool to 1-on-1 communicate with the recipients. For example, you can ask the recipient to respond with a “Y” if they intend to attend the event. The responses can help you calculate how many people will attend the event so that you can plan accordingly. Plus, you can even configure the system to send an automatic text reminder to the attendees a day before the event.
If you want to find out more about how a text messaging system can help your organization, set up an account and try out our services.
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