What is Text-to-Donate?

Text-to-donate is a simple and efficient way to make donating easier for your supporters. When someone sends a keyword text message to your DonorDock Number, a reply will automatically be sent with a link to your giving page.

Text-to-Donate vs. Text-to-Give

While often used interchangeably, there are key differences between text-to-donate and text-to-give.

Text-to-give charges a predetermined amount to the donor's phone bill, while text-to-donate directs donors to a mobile giving page for a more personalized donation experience.

DonorDock supports the more flexible text-to-donate method, allowing larger donations and quicker fund transfers.

How Text-to-Donate works:

When a donor sends a keyword text to your DonorDock number, they receive an immediate reply with a secure link to your giving page.

If the phone number matches an existing contact in DonorDock, the activity is automatically logged, making it easy to track and report.

Logged text messages are visible in the contact's profile, gift timeline, and activity reports

Maximize Fundraising with Text-to-Donate

Incorporating text-to-donate in your fundraising campaigns helps you reach a wider audience. Create unique keywords, adjust campaign descriptions, and set suggested donation amounts.

Use custom keywords on printed materials, during live events, or in digital communications. Donations are instantly added to your campaign goal, helping build momentum in real time.

10 Reasons Why Text-to-Donate is a Great Choice

1. Mobile Phone Usage is Widespread - Offering text-to-donate takes advantage of this constant accessibility, allowing for easy and spontaneous donations.
2. **Familiarity with Mobile Transactions **People are comfortable with transactions taking place over their phones. Recognized nonprofits often use text giving, making it a trusted and secure method for donors.
3. **Ease of Use- **Text-to-donate is incredibly user-friendly. Donors can simply text a keyword to a designated number, receive a donation link, and complete their contribution in minutes without needing to download any apps or visit a website.
4. **Streamlined Accounting - **Text donations simplify accounting processes. Donations are recorded instantly, receipts are sent automatically, and funds are quickly deposited into the organization’s account, reducing administrative workload.
5. **Enhanced Security - **Text-to-donate offers security for donor information. Unlike traditional methods that involve handling sensitive data manually, text donations are processed through secure, encrypted systems, ensuring donor privacy.
6. **Relevance to Younger Donors - **Millennials and Gen Z are more inclined to use mobile and digital methods for transactions. Text-to-donate meets them where they are, increasing the likelihood of engagement and contributions from younger supporters.
7. **Promotes Generosity - **By making it easy to give at any time, text-to-donate encourages spontaneous generosity. Donors can respond to campaigns or events immediately, fostering a habit of regular giving.
8. **Consistency in Giving - **Text-to-donate offers flexibility for donors to give anytime, not just during events. This convenience can lead to more consistent donations, helping to stabilize funding throughout the year.
9. **Effective for Marketing Campaigns - **Text-to-donate can be easily integrated into various marketing channels like social media, email, and live events. This broad reach increases visibility and the potential for donations.
10. **Instant Engagement - **With text-to-donate, you can quickly capture the attention of your audience. Donors receive immediate feedback and satisfaction from contributing, which can enhance their connection to your cause and encourage future support.

Available on all subscription tiers

Text-to-Donate is available across all DonorDock subscription tiers, while Text outreach tools such as Bulk Texting and individual conversations are only available on Essentials and Professional subscription levels.

Get Started with Text-to-Donate Today!

Ready to simplify giving for your supporters? Sign up for DonorDock’s text-to-donate feature today and start enhancing your fundraising efforts. With seamless integration and powerful customization options, you can create a donation experience that resonates with your donors and drives results.

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