SMS Marketing for Nonprofits

Use two-way SMS to connect with supporters, increase donations, promote events, and keep volunteers engaged through automated campaigns.

Built for Nonprofits

  • Send event reminders, donation appeals, and thank-you messages directly from your nonprofit’s main number
  • Automate volunteer updates, campaign follow-ups, and recurring donation reminders to keep support strong
  • Segment by donor type, volunteer role, or campaign interest to send personalized communications
  • Connect your CRM, fundraising platform, or volunteer management system so records and conversations stay in sync

Launch SMS That Supporters Actually Read

Donors and volunteers want clear, timely communication. SMS ensures appeals, event updates, and reminders are delivered instantly, helping nonprofits raise more funds and grow participation.

98%

of texts are read immediately

70%

of consumers want to text businesses and organizations

30%

of consumers found text most helpful when making a decision

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists with QR codes on flyers, website sign-ups, and event booths. Send fundraising appeals, awareness campaigns, and volunteer opportunities, while tracking results with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send donation reminders, event confirmations, and volunteer shift updates. After-hours auto-replies acknowledge inquiries, request details, and set expectations for follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Your staff never misses a supporter message with the mobile app. Track donations, volunteer responses, and campaign performance, and sync everything with your CRM or donor management system.

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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 Donations, Volunteers, and Engaged Communities

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Nonprofits

What can nonprofits do with SMS?
You can send donation appeals, confirm volunteer shifts, promote events, thank donors, and share impact stories. SMS strengthens connections and drives action.
How quickly do supporters respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, ensuring donation appeals, event updates, and urgent campaigns are seen quickly and acted upon.
Can we use our existing nonprofit number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your main line so donors and volunteers can text or call the same number. Messages can be routed to the right staff member or department.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When inquiries come in after hours, an auto-reply confirms receipt, requests basic information, and tells supporters when they will hear back.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by donor type, volunteer role, or campaign interest. Track engagement, donation totals, and campaign ROI to measure impact.
Does this integrate with our CRM or fundraising tools? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs and donor management platforms, syncing supporter data, campaigns, and conversations automatically.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Supporters opt in through forms, events, or keywords. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are processed automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Nonprofits can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS fundraising, campaigns, and volunteer workflows before upgrading.