Texting for nonprofits.
Reach volunteers, donors and supporters on the screen they check first, from a number the carriers approve. We handle the registration; you send the message.
What nonprofits send
- Volunteer shifts: reminders, last-minute changes and “we need two more people Saturday.”
- Donor thank-yous and receipts that actually get read.
- Event updates: start times, weather calls, where to park.
- Impact updates and calls to act when something is happening today.
- Two-way conversations: people reply, and you answer from one inbox.
How to get started
- Create your accountFree to start, no card needed.
- Tell us about your organizationLegal name, EIN, website, who you text and how they sign up. We draft the sample messages with you.
- We register your number with the carriersUsually a few days to about three weeks. If the reviewers ask for changes, we handle them.
- Start textingAdd your lists, send a campaign, read replies. Opt-outs are handled automatically.
Simple pricing
| Per text (10DLC or toll-free) | from about 3.5¢ |
| 501(c)(3) organizations | 20% off every text (never below 1.55¢) |
| Replies people send you | Free |
| Monthly number and carrier fees | Passed through at cost |
| Contract | None. Prepaid, add funds when you need |
Carrier fees differ by number type, so we confirm yours before you send anything.
Built to keep your number in good standing
- A consent record for every person: when they signed up, on which page, and the exact wording they agreed to.
- A ready-made sign-up page and QR poster for events, with all the required disclosures.
- STOP handled everywhere, instantly, with unsubscribe rates per campaign.
- An assistant that checks every message against what your number was approved for, suggests better wording and the best time to send, and learns from your results.
- Lists kept apart, so donors get donor news and volunteers get shift reminders.
In use at MyCleanOcean
MyCleanOcean, an ocean conservation nonprofit in Newport Beach, texts beach-cleanup and volunteer reminders, conservation updates and donation receipts through MyCleanText, on its own carrier-approved 10DLC number. It pays the same nonprofit rate as every other nonprofit.
A church or ministry?
FaithTexting is our sister service built for churches: welcome texts for first-time guests, service reminders, prayer requests, English and Spanish, and no monthly plan.
Every message gives back.
25% of our profit funds ocean nonprofits, starting with MyCleanOcean. Texting for good, from people who do it themselves.
Common questions
Do nonprofits need a 501(c)(3) to send texts?
No. An EIN and a website are enough to register a business texting number. 501(c)(3) status lets you use the charity use case and usually unlocks nonprofit pricing.
Is there free texting for nonprofits?
Very rarely for real volume: carriers charge fees on every business text, so services charge per message. Many, including MyCleanText, offer nonprofit discounts; ours is 20% off every text for 501(c)(3)s (never below 1.55¢ a text), with replies free.
How long does it take to start texting?
Usually a few days to about three weeks, because carriers review each organization and campaign. A complete sign-up page and good sample messages are the fastest way through.
Can we text donors and volunteers who never signed up for texts?
No. You need each person’s permission to text them, and texting cannot be a condition of donating or volunteering. Add a clear, optional opt-in to your forms and events instead.
Which number type is best for a nonprofit?
A local 10DLC number for most organizations. Toll-free for steady support-style traffic, and a short code only for very large lists or text-to-give.
Can we include a donation link in our texts?
Yes, if links to your own website were part of the messages you registered. Use your full domain rather than a link shortener, which carriers often filter.
Ready when you are.
Start an application today. We will take it from there.