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Do you want to start texting at your event? There are many options!
Which SMS vendor should you use? Which platform is right for my event? How do I get started? What should I send?
Prompt.io
One to One texting
Limited
Pilot
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Reserved for Premier & top events
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Intended to be conversational & encourage relationship building
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Registration opt-ins are included, but audience is built with custom reports
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Can easily segment audience to communication with current & previously registered participants
New
Slicktext
Broadcast Texting - One to Many
Available
to ALL
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All events are eligible
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Push Messaging: Great for quick day-of broadcast messaging
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Opt-in happens during registration process, through event website
opt-ins or the event can share a shortcode to encourage opt in. -
Cannot segment audience
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Slicktext Resources
- Slicktext Training – Coming Soon!
- Slicktext Best Practices and Sample Event & Challenge Texts
Relay For Life 2024 Slicktext Strategy
A better communication plan utilizes SMS as part of that plan. However, texting should only be a small part of your overall event communication plan. Here is what to expect:
Centralized Text Message Plan:
Almost There: National volunteer leaders will text individuals for you.
- Criteria:
- Fundraising total: Almost Grand Club ($750-$999) & Almost All-Star ($2000-$2499)
- 0 transactions in last month
- Within a month of event date
- Purpose:
- Have individual conversations to coach fundraiser to raise more to get to next fundraising milestone
- Message:
- Hi [first_name], I’m [Volunteer_name] – a volunteer with Relay For Life’s support team. Thank you so much for your impressive fundraising so far. Did you know that if raise $1000, you’ll be a part of the Grand Club and earn an exclusive reward? Can I help you with ideas to reach your next fundraising milestone?
Challenges:
- As part of national and region challenges, centralized text messages may be sent via Slicktext to opted in constituents.
Local Text Message Plan:
12 Weeks before your event:
- Promote your keyword to opt in to texts via email, web, phone & in person meetings
- If your event has utilized Slicktext in the past – send one text inviting people to sign up if they haven’t already.
8 weeks before your event:
- Follow the recommended event promotional plan >
Any local fundraising challenges
- Follow the recommended challenge promotion plan >