Tag: mobile giving

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Alicia Keys issues mobile giving call-to-action during American Idol

Published: May 22, 2009

Twelve-time Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys' appearance on Fox's American Idol last week raised $450,000 for charity from more than 90,000 mobile donors who texted in their donations.

Mobile voting could become reality by 2012: VeriSign

Published: April 6, 2009

LAS VEGAS -- Voting by mobile devices could become a reality nationwide by 2012, according to one of the leading mobile messaging companies.

ASPCA boosts donations via SMS

Published: March 4, 2009

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been successful at converting standard-alert subscribers to donors using SMS.

Legal tips on cause marketing promotions for mobile and other media

Published: February 10, 2009

By Christie Grymes

To maximize donation potential, many charities have launched mobile marketing campaigns which encourage consumers to donate via SMS text. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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.

Salvation Army relies on mobile to encourage giving

Published: November 11, 2008

Due to the slow economy and fears of a poor fundraising season, The Salvation Army has found a new, cost-effective way of increasing donations to its 2008 holiday fundraising campaigns.

Quattro runs mobile campaign to encourage charitable donations

Published: September 16, 2008

Mobile ad network Quattro Wireless, its U.S. publishers and the Mobile Giving Foundation are doing a mobile campaign to encourage consumers to donate in support of charity.