SMS Marketing for Fundraising Campaigns

Use two-way SMS to share appeals, collect donations, and keep supporters engaged with automated fundraising campaigns.

Built for Fundraising Campaigns

  • Send donation appeals, event invites, and thank-you messages directly from your organization’s number

  • Automate recurring donation reminders, campaign updates, and follow-ups to boost giving rates

  • Segment by donor type, campaign, or giving history to send personalized appeals

  • Connect CRM, donor management, or event platforms so contributions and communications stay in sync

Launch SMS That Donors Actually Read

Fundraising thrives on timely outreach. SMS ensures donation requests, updates, and reminders are delivered instantly, making it easier to inspire action and deepen supporter relationships.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

78%

of donors are more likely to engage when outreach is personalized

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in donor lists from events, websites, and QR codes. Use keywords for specific campaigns, share appeals, and track donations with unique links or codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for pledges, events, or deadlines. After-hours auto-replies acknowledge inquiries, capture donor details, and share ways to give online until staff can follow up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Fundraisers never miss a donor message with the mobile app. Track pledges, replies, and conversions, and sync seamlessly with your donor CRM or fundraising platform.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Pledges and Lasting Donor Relationships

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Fundraising Campaigns

How can SMS be used in fundraising?
You can send donation appeals, share campaign updates, invite donors to events, request pledges, and thank supporters personally. SMS keeps donors connected in real time.
How quickly do donors respond to SMS? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS the best channel for urgent appeals, last-day reminders, and real-time campaign progress updates.
Can we use our existing organization number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your nonprofit or campaign’s main number so donors can call or text the same line.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm donor messages outside business hours, provide links to donate online, and let supporters know when staff will respond.
Can we segment donors and track giving results? +
Yes. Segment by giving history, campaign type, or donor group. Track replies, pledges, and contributions to measure campaign ROI.
Does this integrate with donor management systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, donor management, and event platforms so donations, pledges, and communication history stay synced.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Supporters opt in through events, forms, or keywords. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP commands are handled automatically to stay compliant.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Organizations can start with a 14-day free trial to test fundraising workflows, appeals, and event campaigns before upgrading.