Text to Give for Universities & Colleges
15%+ Click Rates — Or We Credit Your Account
Rally Corp helps universities, colleges, and educational institutions engage alumni and drive giving via text — with guaranteed 15%+ click rates.
Why Universities & Colleges Choose Rally
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Trusted by Mission-Driven Organizations
Rally Corp powers text-to-give for nonprofits across the United States.
Real Results from Universities & Colleges
“Teach for America raised over $84,000 from just 71 donors using Rally's Text to Give platform.”
Key Results:
Text to Give Use Cases for Universities & Colleges
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Giving Day Campaigns
Maximize participation during 24-hour giving days. Text campaigns drive urgency and enable instant giving from anywhere.
Alumni Reunion Fundraising
Engage reunion classes with milestone giving challenges. Class-specific keywords track competition and drive participation.
Scholarship Fund Appeals
Connect donors directly to student impact. Share scholarship recipient stories that inspire giving for the next generation.
Athletic Booster Campaigns
Rally fans and boosters during games and events. Text-to-give keywords displayed in stadiums capture in-the-moment support.
Annual Fund Drives
Supplement direct mail and email with SMS. Text campaigns reach younger alumni where they actually engage.
Student Emergency Aid
Launch rapid response campaigns when students face unexpected hardship. Mobile giving captures donor intent immediately.
Rally vs. Traditional Text-to-Give Platforms
Built for Results — Not Just Message Delivery
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| Capability | Rally Corp | Traditional Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Performance guarantee | 15% click rate or account credit | None |
| Primary success metric | Click rate (guaranteed) | Opens or delivery |
| 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 only |
| 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 |
| Built for nonprofit fundraising | Yes — purpose-built | General-purpose |
| Two-way texting | Full conversations | Primarily 1-way blasts |
Our 15% Donation Click Guarantee
Opens don't fund scholarships. Donations do.
For qualifying text-to-give campaigns:
- We guarantee a minimum 15% click rate to your giving page
- If performance falls short, we credit your Rally account
- Clear terms, transparent reporting, no fine-print games
Every click is a potential gift.
Rally is built to maximize donation conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about text-to-give for universities & colleges
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