18. Text2Give Began 2007 Regulated by Mobile Giving Foundation All U.S. phone companies Donor texts KEYWORD to a SHORTCODE “Heart” to 20222 Donor pays through cell phone bill Charity must meet eligibility requirements
19. Mobile Giving Trends 40% of donors interact with charity for first time through mobile giving 79% of donors still give through traditional means 60% of donors are in the 16-44 age range 6 million people donated in 2010 Over 1,000 charities currently use mobile giving Typical amounts raised from $50 - $5,000 Exceptions – Red Cross, MDA Telethon, Imus Radio In the future: higher price points
20. Three reasons to try Text2Give New donors Raise more $ Part of mobile strategy
21. Mobile Giving vs. Traditional Fundraising Mobile giving... ...will not replace traditional giving –it’s just a new method ...is growing in acceptance as a medium ...is more environmentally friendly
22. Getting started – For Charities Give by Cell agreement Mobile Giving Foundation documents 2-4 weeks for approval by carriers
23. Getting started – For Charities Choose keyword(s) Choose $5 or $10 amount No tech knowledge needed
24. Getting started – For Charities Eligibility Requirements 501(c)(3) Min. $500K annual revenue At least 1 year
31. Text2Give: How it works Step 6: Donation is billed to donor's cell phone bill.
32. Payment Flow Step 1: Donor pays cell phone bill. Step 2: Mobile carriers remit 100% of donation to the Mobile Giving Foundation. Step 3: The Mobile Giving Foundation remits 100% to Charity. Step 4 Give by Cell invoices for admin fees.
33. Reporting Cell phone number Time and date of donation Carrier used Content of text messages 24/7 access to full reports Optional: donor name and email address
38. Adoption Barriers Upfront fee 2-4 week set-up time Still growing in acceptance Marketing ineffective International audience Eligibility requirements
40. Success Stories 826 National - $3,250 Lehigh University and Lafayette College - $6,000 Cooperative for Education – $8,000 Imus Ranch - $12,000 Muscular Dystrophy Association -- $60,000
42. ...but only if you get the word out. Marketing is EVERYTHING!
43. Marketing Best Practices Use at live events Make a personal connection Have a clear cause Promote anywhere and everywhere!
44. Sample call-to-action for a live event Thank you all for listening! Now before I go, I’d like to show you an exciting way you can help our charity. I'd like you all to get out your cell phones and switch them...ON. That's right, turn them on, hold them up and show them to me! Ready? Now, text GIVE TO 20222
58. How Much Does it Cost? Introductory Package 6 month trial $79/month base fee $0.48/donation $500 in setup fees to Mobile Giving Foundation
59. Mobile Giving: By the Numbers 12-month campaign upfront fee to MGF = $500 first 6 months @ $79 = $474 next 6 months @ $99 = $594 Total (before per donation charge) = $1,568 Break even point (at $10 donation level): 165 donations/year* or 14 donations/month *(includes per donation fee)
62. The next phase of mobile giving Autocollect contact information Subscription donations Social media integration Any $ amount More flexibility on wording Faster payment
63. Contact Information Dave Asheim, President dave@givebycell.com (415) 297-6677