SMS for Nonprofits

Make the most of your non-profit organization's budget by connecting with donors over short message service (SMS). Texting donors keeps them up to date on your campaigns and can help push you over the goal during fundraising drives. Red Oxygen's non-profit SMS solutions are scalable and easy to implement.

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Advantages of SMS for Non-Profits

Your recipients don’t answer their phones, and your non-profit’s email campaigns aren’t gaining any traction. It’s time to reach people where they’re most likely to respond—in their text message inbox. Personalized text messages let you connect with individual donors during an end-of-year fundraising campaign or when you’re trying to recruit volunteers. With SMS, you can also send personalized messages thanking people for their support.

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[Petersburg Food Bank] Thank you so much for volunteering for our food drive on Saturday. Please arrive before 9 am and wear comfortable shoes. See you then!

Recruit and Manage Volunteers

Recruit and Manage Volunteers

If volunteers drive your non-profit, you need an efficient way to recruit, schedule and manage them. With SMS, you can send short and sweet messages to volunteers to fill shifts. Ask them to reply directly or click on a link to head to your organization's scheduling system. Once volunteers have booked shifts, use SMS to send them reminders and ask them to confirm attendance.

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Gary, We are so close to our March donation goal. To help us meet that goal, Young Transportation will be matching all donations until Saturday. Will you help us as well? Donate here. - Full Heart Charities

Make a Fundraising Push

Make a Fundraising Push

A big-name donor has just agreed to match all contributions up to $1 million. Now, it's up to you to get your donors to make those donations so you can get the match. SMS helps create urgency and makes it easy for repeat or first-time donors to pledge money toward your campaign. Let donors know your campaign goals so they are more likely to respond to your messages.

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You are making a difference in our area!! Thank you so much for your donation that helps us continue our work to improve the lives of others.

Thank Donors

Thank Donors

Never underestimate the value of a thank-you, especially in the non-profit world. SMS lets you send individual donors immediate and personalized thank-you notes after they've made a contribution. When thanking donors, include details on how their support helps your organization.

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Recruit and Manage Volunteers

[Petersburg Food Bank] Thank you so much for volunteering for our food drive on Saturday. Please arrive before 9 am and wear comfortable shoes. See you then!

If volunteers drive your non-profit, you need an efficient way to recruit, schedule and manage them. With SMS, you can send short and sweet messages to volunteers to fill shifts. Ask them to reply directly or click on a link to head to your organization's scheduling system. Once volunteers have booked shifts, use SMS to send them reminders and ask them to confirm attendance.

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Make a Fundraising Push

Gary, We are so close to our March donation goal. To help us meet that goal, Young Transportation will be matching all donations until Saturday. Will you help us as well? Donate here. - Full Heart Charities

A big-name donor has just agreed to match all contributions up to $1 million. Now, it's up to you to get your donors to make those donations so you can get the match. SMS helps create urgency and makes it easy for repeat or first-time donors to pledge money toward your campaign. Let donors know your campaign goals so they are more likely to respond to your messages.

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Thank Donors

You are making a difference in our area!! Thank you so much for your donation that helps us continue our work to improve the lives of others.

Never underestimate the value of a thank-you, especially in the non-profit world. SMS lets you send individual donors immediate and personalized thank-you notes after they've made a contribution. When thanking donors, include details on how their support helps your organization.

Why Red Oxygen Is the Best Non-Profit SMS Partner

Red Oxygen helps non-profits increase donations and streamline the process of managing volunteers. With our SMS solutions, you can send texts to your supporters online, through email, with your preferred software platform or in bulk. You can personalize your messages to increase loyalty and feelings of goodwill among your donors.

Our SMS solutions are compatible with various software programs, including Outlook and Google, making it easier for you to get started. We also give you the option to send personalized bulk messages, so you can save time for your most important updates to volunteers or donors.

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Benefits of using

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Donor and volunteer communications are just two ways that SMS solutions benefit non-profits. Red Oxygen’s SMS solutions can help your non-profit in many other ways:

  • Keep Staff Up to Date Keep your staff current on company news by sending SMS reminders and updates. For example, you might send a text reminding your team about an upcoming all-hands meeting or letting them know if the office is closed due to inclement weather.
  • Send out Event Reminders Does your organization have a gala or other event coming up? Send out reminders through SMS. If it’s not too late to RSVP, include a link people can click to register. If the RSVP date has passed, include a link so people can donate.
  • Increase Donations If a donor has regularly contributed $100 per month, consider sending them an SMS asking for slightly more, such as $125. You can also use SMS to encourage donors to sign up for automated monthly donations, which lowers your administrative costs.
  • Connect With Clients SMS makes it easy to keep up with your clients and the communities your non-profit serves. You can send personalized messages checking in on past clients or send messages that help them connect to resources. You can also use SMS to schedule client appointments or send them appointment reminders.
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Event Booking Confirmation SMS

Hey [NAME], thanks for RSVPing for our annual fundraiser! We've got your name and party size and look forward to seeing you there. Can't wait? Click here [URL] to browse the raffle items and start bidding!

Fundraising Request SMS

Hi [NAME]! Thank you so much for your support in the past! It's time again for our annual fundraising drive. Can we count on your continued support? Text YES to donate $50. Text STOP to unsubscribe

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SMS Templates for Non Profits

Simplify outreach by tapping into our collection of ready-to-use SMS templates.

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Leverage Powerful Non-Profit SMS Software With Red Oxygen

Red Oxygen’s non-profit SMS solutions are flexible and capable. With options including SMS scheduling, bulk messaging and call forwarding features, our SMS allows you to make the most of limited resources. Contact us today to learn more about why we’re the most trusted brand for business and non-profit SMS.

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Send SMS from Outlook

Works w/ Microsoft Outlook 2003-19 & the Microsoft 365 Outlook app

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Send SMS Using Microsoft 365

Use this add-on to send SMS through Outlook on a browser

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Personalize, create templates and send them all at once

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Configure our API with your existing software or CRM

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Send SMS from Microsoft 365

Use this add-on to send SMS through Outlook on a browser

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Text directly from your Gmail interface

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    Send SMS from Outlook

    Works w/ Microsoft Outlook 2003-19 & the Microsoft 365 Outlook app

    Office SMS
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    Send SMS Using Microsoft 365

    Use this add-on to send SMS through Outlook on a browser

    Office365 SMS
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    Send SMS From Gmail

    Send SMS directly from your Gmail interface on a computer or Android phone

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    Send Bulk SMS

    Personalize, create templates and send them all at once

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    Connect with our API to send SMS

    Configure our API with your existing software or CRM

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    Send SMS through a browser

    Log in from any device through any browser. No installation required.

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    Send SMS from Microsoft 365

    Use this add-on to send SMS through Outlook on a browser

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    Send SMS from Gmail

    Text directly from your Gmail interface

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