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Volunteer Text Messaging

Send your community important announcements, emergency needs, and share up to the minute reminders with our built-in text messaging tool.

Reach every volunteer directly by phone with Get Connected’s automated text messaging tool. Administrators can send texts through the platform, so communication is always centralized and straightforward.

Build relationships + communicate throughout the volunteer lifecycle

Why do you need text messaging for your volunteer organization?

Texting is the easiest and most reliable way to communicate important logistical information to your volunteers.

Texting is the most effective way to communicate with your volunteers - it’s no surprise many nonprofit management solutions have caught on and now offer text messaging to reach supporters.

Text messages have an average open rate of 99% vs emails 28-33%. Additionally, about 97% of those messages are opened within 15 minutes of receiving. From The Top Nonprofit Trends for 2022
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  • Mobile numbers captured during the registration process populate into the Get Connected volunteer database.
  • Send reminders or last-minute notifications directly to your volunteers.
    Filter users and message recipients in bulk.
    Collect and export text messaging data.
COMMUNICATING WITH VOLUNTEERS IS EASIER WITH GET CONNECTED

Essential Volunteer Management Tools

Volunteer App

Empower your volunteers to find opportunities, check-in, and track hours with an intuitive mobile app.

Hours Tracking

Accurately track volunteer hours with automated tools and pre-built reports.

Volunteer Check-In

Make checking-in a snap with a volunteer check-in kiosk, a mobile app, and automated reminders.

Scheduling

Fill every shift with tools that manage one time events, ongoing opportunities, and recurring shifts.

Volunteer Waivers

Protect your organization by collecting and storing digital liability waivers and e-signatures.

Event Management

Use custom landing pages to promote cornerstone events, gather RSVPs, and get volunteer sign-ups.

Groups & Teams

Boost volunteer engagement and impact with streamlined group and team management tools.

Volunteer Profiles

Give volunteers a custom profile that displays skills & interests, individual impact, and achievements.

Build meaningful volunteer relationships with Get Connected