Text Messaging for Universities & Colleges
15%+ Click Rates — Or We Credit Your Account
Rally Corp helps universities and colleges build lasting relationships with alumni and students via branded SMS — with guaranteed 15%+ click rates.
Why Universities & Colleges Choose Rally
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No pressure. No contracts. Just measurable engagement.
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 Universities & Colleges
“Mobile-first workflows inspired major donor participation. Text messaging reaches supporters where email gets lost in the noise.”
Engagement Results:
Text Messaging Use Cases for Universities & Colleges
See how organizations like yours use Rally to engage supporters.
Alumni Event Promotion
Fill reunion seats, homecoming events, and networking gatherings. Text invitations cut through inbox noise with 90%+ open rates.
Campus News & Updates
Keep alumni connected to campus life. Share athletics highlights, research breakthroughs, and institution milestones.
Student Recruitment
Engage prospective students and families during the admissions process. Text reminders drive campus visit attendance.
Giving Day Countdowns
Build excitement with pre-event messaging. Countdown texts create anticipation and remind alumni to participate.
Career Services & Mentoring
Connect students with alumni mentors. Two-way texting enables quick coordination for career conversations.
Emergency Campus Alerts
Reach alumni, students, and staff during campus emergencies. Text alerts deliver critical information within seconds.
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 build alumni relationships. Clicks do.
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 universities & colleges
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Rally also offers dedicated text-to-give functionality for universities & colleges.
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If your text messages aren't getting clicked, they aren't working. Rally Corp was built for universities & colleges that demand measurable engagement and real results.
No contracts. Guaranteed results.