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Fundraiser Signup Walkthrough

Published On: 03/12/2018 in Campaigns & Activities Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

This video will showcase the process for volunteers to sign up to become fundraisers for a Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising campaign. If you wish to share this video with your fundraisers you can use this link: https://vimeo.com/691...
Templates for Table Tent Artwork

Published On: 03/12/2018 in Campaigns & Activities Live Event Assistance

Download Instructions slides and printable table tents in Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) format for Text to Pledge and/or Text to Donate options. The difference is that Text to Pledge will include the Pledge options when your donors pledge: "Text KE...
Navigation and Reporting Training

Created On: 03/02/2018 in Training

The GiveSmart Fundraise Fundamentals series of training sessions take you through the most common usage of a GiveSmart Fundraise account, through four different sessions. For more on the classes/recordings, click here . Get to know your GiveSmar...
How many text messages can we send per month?

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Message Center Text

The amount of outbound messages allowed per month or per year depends on your GiveSmart Fundraise subscription. This information can be found on your GiveSmart Fundraise agreement. Please contact your Account Manager or GiveSmart Fundraise Support...
What is the best practice for a mobile fundraising call to action in print and online?

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Campaigns & Activities Text to Donate Fundraising

When promoting your mobile fundraising keyword in print or online advertisements, the exact phrasing is up to you. But best practice is that it include the following: 1) The short code - For mobile fundraising, it will be 41444 or 91999. The shor...
Mobile Experience

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Campaigns & Activities Text to Donate Fundraising

Once donors open a new text message on their phone and text the keyword to the appropriate shortcode (for Fundraising keywords, 41444 or 91999), they immediately receive an automated response with a link to complete the donation. When they click th...
What compliance or disclaimer language do I legally need?

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Message Center Text

Unlike other forms of communication that the nonprofit may use to deliver information (email, direct mail, or telemarketing), text messaging requires an opt-in process. This means that organizations are not allowed to send text messages to anyone th...
Edit Automated Text Message Responses

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Campaigns & Activities SMS Subscription

Some auto-response text messages can be edited. Others cannot. Messages that CAN be edited: One-Time Response messages within a Text-to-Subscribe activity (51555) can be edited. When setting up a Text-to-Subscribe activity, write in your cus...
How to Use Crowdfunding for a Paid Registration Event

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Campaigns & Activities Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Especially during summer months when weather is great, non-profits will often host a run/walk, bike event, dance-off, etc. where participants are encouraged to fundraise. Often, a paid registration may be required before a participant can fundraise....
Using Your GiveLater Form

Published On: 02/21/2018 in Campaigns & Activities GiveLater

The Give Later form can be used to trigger fulfillment text messages and fill the fundraising thermometer at events. You can access the form from your Text to Donate form by clicking GiveLater in the left menu. You can also get to any Give...