Why SMS
Email open rates hover around 20%. SMS? 98%. When you need people to actually see your message, text them.
Event reminders
The town hall is tomorrow. The canvass starts in an hour. Send a reminder that people actually see.
Action alerts
Council is voting today. The hearing is in 30 minutes. Mobilize supporters when it matters most.
GOTV
Election day. Polls close at 8pm. Text your supporters to make sure they vote.
Two-way conversations
Confirmations
“Can you make it Saturday?” “Yes” / “No” — Simple responses that update your records automatically.
Quick polls
“What issue matters most to you?” Collect feedback through text responses.
Personal outreach
Your volunteers can text from the platform. Conversations feel personal, but you keep the data.
Segmentation
Target the right people
Don’t blast everyone. Text the people who signed the petition. Text the volunteers in the west end. Text the donors who haven’t attended an event.
Geographic targeting
Text by ward, neighbourhood, or postal code. Local issues get local outreach.
Compliance
Consent tracking
CASL and TCPA compliance built in. Track who opted in, when, and how.
Easy opt-out
“STOP” always works. Unsubscribes are instant and permanent.
Carrier requirements
Short codes, throughput limits, content guidelines—we handle the carrier relationship.
Pricing
Base fee plus per-contact charge, plus carrier fees for each message sent. Carrier fees vary by country and volume.
Getting started
- Set up your number — We’ll provision a local or short code
- Import your list — With SMS consent tracked
- Send your first text — Or set up automated reminders
- Track responses — See who’s engaging
When email isn’t enough, text.