Tag: charity

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Why every charity needs an SMS short code

Published: January 25, 2010

The past few days have shown the power of SMS and common short codes to mobilize consumers with little notice to donate to disaster relief efforts in the wake of the Haiti earthquakes.

Red Cross SMS appeal for Haiti raises $8M in 2 days

Published: January 15, 2010

Mobile giving has reached new heights with consumers donating more than $8 million via their handsets to aid the disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

Here’s what Mobile Marketer thinks of the holidays

Published: December 17, 2009

Your time and help made our year and gives us hope that mobile’s stocking has many goodies for all mobile marketers and retailers.

Soles4Souls targets young adults with SMS donation campaign

Published: October 1, 2009

Soles4Souls has launched a mobile donation drive to raise funds for its footwear charity.

Peace Cup soccer tournament promotes SMS charity donations

Published: July 31, 2009

The Peace Cup's "It's not a game" campaign is raising funds for the nonprofit Peace Dream Foundation through premium SMS donations.

Truist, CharityCall partner on mobile charitable donations

Published: March 9, 2009

Global philanthropy service provider Truist has partnered with CharityCall, a platform enabling charitable organizations to promote, generate and accept charitable donations via mobile.

Mobile donations may grow tenfold from $500,000 in 2008

Published: January 5, 2009

Mobile donations are said to have crossed $500,000 in 2008, indicating the growing acceptance of a new channel for nonprofits to raise funds for causes.

Red Cross attracts $190K in pledges via Text 2HELP program

Published: December 4, 2008

Mobile subscribers pledged more than $190,000 since September to the American Red Cross through its text message program.

New York Giants raise money for children's hospital via SMS

Published: September 26, 2008

Fans attending the NFL's New York Giants games are being encouraged to join the team in supporting PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital by donating via SMS.