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Text Messaging Campaign Timeline: Setup Can Take 6 Weeks
Ready to launch a text message campaign? You better start now. Setting up your text messaging campaign can take six weeks or more.
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Explore practical, step-by-step guides to help nonprofits, fundraisers, and mission-driven teams engage supporters and drive results with mobile messaging. From texting best practices to donation boosts, our How-To articles simplify complex tech and provide actionable strategies you can put to work today. Learn how to mobilize better, grow smarter, and make an impact—one guide at a time.
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Reply With Rally: Text Messaging Is Conversational
If you're going to use SMS text messaging for a marketing campaign, you need to actually reply. Rally makes replies simple.
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Giving Tuesday: Seven Steps to Creating a Successful Fundraising Campaign
Email revenue on Giving Tuesday recently declined by 18%. Don’t let that be you! We've got a strategy to boost your fundraising numbers this year.
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How to Connect: Be Coherent, Consistent, and Human
Overnight success is overrated. You're more likely to break through with a coherent message, consistent communication, and human connection.
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Don’t Let Fear Stop Your Marketing
We've all been there: Your new marketing strategy is all queued up and your mouse hovers over that ‘send’ button. Then fear kicks in. Here's how to overcome it.
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How to Promote a Fundraiser With Text Messaging
Use mobile marketing before, during, and after your next fundraising event to boost engagement and donations. It's a better way to promote a fundraiser.
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5 Ways to Use Rally Insights
Rally Insights helps you know your audience better. Here are five ways to put that detailed demographic data to work on your next campaign.
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How to Write Texts: Start With Pre-Written Text Message Templates
Many nonprofits struggle with how to write texts because they’re not sure what to say. We can help. We've got tips and pre-written templates that make it easy.
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How to Move Followers From Social Media to Your List
Many nonprofits have passive onlookers on social media, followers they have not yet activated. So how do you convert those social media likes to your list?
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Unlock the Benefits of Ringless Voicemail for Nonprofits
In a world where traditional fundraising methods are becoming less effective, ringless voicemail technology has emerged as a powerful tool for reaching donors.
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How to Get Your Nonprofit Leadership on Board With Mobile
Mobile marketing is huge—but there's a generational gap. It can be hard to convince nonprofit leadership. We can help with downloads and pre-written letters.
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Mobile Marketing Strategy for Nonprofits: It’s More Than Text Messaging
5 steps to creating a mobile marketing strategy. Because mobile is more than texting. But don't worry—mobile doesn't mean starting over from scratch.