1. Texting for Change
A Case Study with HRC
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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2. Today’s Conversation ENCC-DC
Today’s case study from Human Rights Campaign will
show you how a broadcast text program can help you:
1. Raise money at key moments
2. Conduct local and national advocacy campaigns
3. Get out the vote
4. Bond with your donors
3. Speakers ENCC-DC 2022
Rachel Kottler
Digital Account Director
She/her/hers
Lautman Maska Neill & Company
rkottler@lautmandc.com
Zoey Mcshane
Digital Strategy Coordinator
She/her/ella
Human Rights Campaign
zoey.mcshane@hrc.org
David Salisbury
Associate Director, Online Strategy
He/him/his
Human Rights Campaign
david.salisbury@hrc.org
Marcus Lee
Associate Director, Online Strategy
He/him/his
Human Rights Campaign
marcus.lee@hrc.org
4. Overview of HRC Mobile Program
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• Broadcast SMS program launched in 2007
• Primary purpose: create a mobile way to check HRC's buyer's guide
and a company's LGBTQ+ equality rating
• Text to call legislative actions quickly became key piece of program
• Fundraising has been part of the program for a decade, but ramped up
ask frequency in the last 5 years
Today HRC has over 740,000 mobile subscribers.
6. Start By Incorporating Text At Your BIG Fundraising Moments
At Giving Tuesday and Year-end
During “Giving Months”
During sustainer pushes
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7. Use Texts to Fundraise Around Breaking News
Tips:
If possible, incorporate a match
Get out fast
Reference news
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9. SMS Can Help With Local Advocacy
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Frequent use cases:
Call elected officials / organize around state bills
Join in a rally or attend a local event
10. Call Congress
Submit Comments
Sign Petitions
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11. Makes it Easy to Contact Elected Officials ENCC-DC 2022
16. SMS Can Be Used To Connect With People
A few ideas:
Thank donors
Invite them to live
events
Share
organizational
updates
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17. SMS Can Be Used To Hear from Your Donors
National Coming Out Day Voice Memo Campaign
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18. Let’s Try It Together!
Text EQUALITY ACT
to 472-472
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19. Thank You!
ENCC-DC 2022 — 6 & 7 Oct
Rachel Kottler
Digital Account Director
She/her/hers
Lautman Maska Neill & Company
rkottler@lautmandc.com
Zoey Mcshane
Digital Strategy Coordinator
She/her/ella
Human Rights Campaign
zoey.mcshane@hrc.org
David Salisbury
Associate Director, Online Strategy
He/him/his
Human Rights Campaign
david.salisbury@hrc.org
Marcus Lee
Associate Director, Online Strategy
He/him/his
Human Rights Campaign
marcus.lee@hrc.org