Nonprofit Fundraising: Getting a Boost from Mobile Technology

In recent blog posts, we have discussed nonprofit fundraising through online donations and social media. They are great first steps, but mobile technology has an even bigger impact.

Take text-to-give and mobile giving apps for example. Nonprofits that use mobile giving apps and optimized mobile sites receive 123% more donations per campaign (Artez Interactive).

Mobile Donations Via Text

Text-to-give campaigns have revolutionized mobile giving. According to the Real Time Charitable Giving study by the Pew Research Center, one in 10 U.S. adults have made charitable donations via text messaging. The study also found that during the 2010 Text to Haiti campaign:

76% of donors said they made text donations without doing much research

73% donated on the same day they heard about Text to Haiti

43% encouraged family and friends to give

56% donated to future disaster relief text-to-give campaigns

Text-to-Give Isn’t Perfect

Text-to-give has limitations, though. Requirements for acceptance are strict. Donation amounts are limited to $5-$10. Short code availability is limited. Working with mobile carriers can be difficult and costly. Recurring transactions are impossible. The billing and payment process can take up to three months. Text-to-give is a great option, but it is not a perfect one. (CashLINQ)

Thankfully, mobile giving apps are stepping up to simplify nonprofit fundraising.

Apps for Nonprofit Fundraising

Now that text-to-give has paved the way for mobile giving, the next logical step involves iPhone and Android apps. Donors can give directly from their phone. They can give any amount. Donations can happen anywhere, anytime. The funds can be deducted straight from their bank account. Mobile giving apps are the best and least complicated solution.

To learn more about the benefits of mobile giving and how it can benefit your nonprofit, download our free whitepaper: “Nonprofit Fundraising: Removing Roadblocks and Meeting Goals with Mobile Technology.”