How do disease research foundations use text messaging?

Disease research foundations use Rally for donor engagement, research updates, patient story sharing, and event promotion. HEADstrong Foundation uses two-way texting and ringless voicemail to maintain supporter relationships year-round.

Can we share research updates via text?

Yes! Rally supports MMS messaging so you can share research milestones, clinical trial news, and breakthrough moments. Keeping donors connected to progress builds long-term engagement.

How does Rally help re-engage lapsed donors?

Rally's ringless voicemail and personalized text campaigns reach lapsed donors in personal ways. HEADstrong Foundation used this approach to re-engage supporters and nearly double fundraising.

What makes Rally different from other SMS platforms?

Rally guarantees 15%+ click rates on qualifying campaigns — if we miss, we credit your account. Branded sending and custom short link domains increase trust and clicks.

Can we coordinate event volunteers via text?

Yes! Rally's two-way texting enables rapid volunteer mobilization for walks, galas, and awareness events. Fill shifts and confirm attendance with instant responses.

How quickly can we start sending?

Account setup is same-day. You can begin sending while full A2P/10DLC approval (typically 1-2 weeks) is in progress. Our team guides you through branding setup.

Text Messaging for Disease Research Foundations

Rally Corp

Mobilize People For Good™

15%+ Click Rates — Or We Credit Your Account

Rally Corp helps disease research foundations engage donors and share impact via branded SMS — with guaranteed 15%+ click rates.

Why Disease Research Foundations Choose Rally

Click-rate guarantee (15% or we credit your account)

Branded sending so supporters recognize you instantly

Custom short link domains that increase trust and clicks

RCS rich messaging, MMS, video, and tap-to-donate

Shortcode access starting at just $50/mo (24365)

Contact-level click tracking and analytics

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No pressure. No contracts. Just measurable engagement.

392%

ROI achieved by Pablove Foundation

10+

Ringless voicemail campaigns by Pablove

40%

More donations vs email-only campaigns

Trusted Text Messaging Platform for Nonprofits

Rally Corp powers engagement and supporter mobilization for mission-driven organizations.

Open Rates Don't Fund Your Mission. Clicks Do.

Most SMS platforms still focus on:

Message delivery
Open rates
Volume sent

But opens don't drive donations.

Clicks are the moment a supporter takes action.

That's why Rally optimizes every campaign—and backs it with a guarantee.

When your text messages are trusted, branded, and action-oriented, supporters click.

Real Engagement Results from Disease Research Foundations

HEADstrong Foundation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“We try to be on the cutting edge. We are small, but we want to be agile and really be able to communicate with our supporters wherever they are.”

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Engagement Results:

Nearly doubled fundraising in 5 years

Ringless voicemail re-engaged lapsed donors

Real-time event updates via text (silent auction reminders)

Two-way dedicated phone number for supporter conversations

Text Messaging Use Cases for Disease Research Foundations

See how organizations like yours use Rally to engage supporters.

Research Update Sharing

Keep donors connected to the science they're funding. Share clinical trial progress, breakthrough moments, and researcher spotlights.

Example: MMS: Our researchers just published breakthrough findings!

Patient Story Campaigns

Share the human impact of research funding. Patient stories and family testimonials create emotional connections that inspire giving.

Example: Meet Jake: 3 years cancer-free thanks to donors like you

Event Promotion

Fill walk/run registrations, gala seats, and awareness events. Text invitations cut through email noise with 90%+ open rates.

Example: Text WALK to register for our annual 5K this Saturday

Lapsed Donor Re-Engagement

Bring back donors who haven't given recently. Ringless voicemail and personalized texts re-ignite relationships.

Example: We miss you! Here's what your past gifts accomplished

Awareness Month Content

Share daily stories, facts, and calls to action during awareness months. Consistent text engagement builds momentum.

Example: Day 15 of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Meet survivor Emma

Volunteer Coordination

Mobilize event volunteers, peer fundraisers, and awareness advocates. Two-way texting fills roles faster than email.

Example: Reply YES to volunteer at Saturday's awareness walk

Why Rally Delivers Higher Click Rates

Branded Sending Builds Instant Trust

Supporters are far more likely to click when they immediately recognize who a message is from.

Rally enables branded sending so every message clearly represents your organization, not a generic sender.

Custom Short Link Domains Increase Confidence

Unfamiliar links reduce clicks. Rally allows you to use your own branded short domains, which:

Feel safer
Improve deliverability
Increase click-through rates
Protect your brand reputation

Messages Designed for Action

Rally goes beyond plain text:

Video and image messages (MMS)
Branded, trackable links
Tap-to-donate and 1-click actions
Personalization and segmentation

Higher relevance leads to higher clicks.

Our 15% Engagement Guarantee

Opens don't fund breakthroughs. Engagement does.

For qualifying campaigns:

We guarantee a minimum 15% click rate
If performance falls short, we credit your Rally account
Clear terms, transparent reporting, no fine-print games

Engagement means action — RSVPs, replies, sign-ups, donations.
Rally is built to drive the clicks that matter.

Rally vs. Traditional SMS Platforms

Built for Measurable Engagement — Not Just Message Delivery

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Capability	Rally Corp	Traditional SMS
Primary success metric	Click rate (guaranteed)	Opens or delivery
Performance guarantee	15% click rate or account credit	None
What you pay for	Engagement & action	Messages sent
Branded sending	Your organization's identity	Generic or shared
Custom short link domains	Branded, trusted links	Shared platform domains
Message types	Rich text (RCS), MMS, video, images	Plain SMS
Number types	Local (10DLC), Toll-free, Shortcode	Limited options
Giving channels	Tap Tags (NFC), QR codes, thermometers & more	SMS-only
CRM & payment integrations	Nonprofit CRMs + Stripe or your existing platform	Limited or add-on
State compliance	California-approved fundraising platform	Varies
Leadership team	20+ years nonprofit marketing & development	Tech-focused founders
Company mission	Privately owned, built exclusively for nonprofits	PE-backed or pivoting
Link tracking	Contact-level click tracking	Aggregate or limited
Two-way texting	Two-way conversations	Primarily 1-way blasts
Built for nonprofit fundraising	Yes	General-purpose

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about text messaging for disease research foundations

Looking for Text-to-Give Specifically?

Rally also offers dedicated text-to-give functionality for disease research foundations.

View Text-to-Give for Disease Research Foundations

Stop Paying for Messages That Don't Perform

If your text messages aren't getting clicked, they aren't working. Rally Corp was built for disease research foundations that demand measurable engagement and real results.

No contracts. Guaranteed results.