# Powered By Text
> Powered By Text provides a comprehensive, user-friendly texting solution for nonprofits, offering features like mass messaging, two-way conversations, and automated campaigns. Its platform is designed to help NPOs of all sizes engage with supporters & volunteers, drive donations, and improve communication efficiency.

Canonical page: https://marketplace.virtuous.org/solutions/powered-by-text
Marketplace: Virtuous Marketplace
Last updated: 2026-06-17
Logo: https://assets.partnerfleet.app/vdv3vl143bhz0ncjw2kdnofb3yni

## At a glance
- Categories: [Communication Tools](https://marketplace.virtuous.org/t/technology-solutions/communication-tools), [Text Engagement](https://marketplace.virtuous.org/t/technology-solutions/communication-tools/text-engagement)
- Vertical Focus: All Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations
- Certified: Virtuous Certified Integration
- Pricing: 10DLC, Short Code
- Website: [poweredbytext.com](https://poweredbytext.com/)

## Call to actions
- **Contact Us** — submit the contact form on https://marketplace.virtuous.org/solutions/powered-by-text

## About
At Powered By Text, we provide a robust SMS and MMS messaging platform designed specifically for churches, nonprofits, and ministries. With over two decades of proven expertise, our dedicated teams specialize in tailored strategy development, seamless integration, and reliable customer support, ensuring secure and impactful communication.

## Features
- **Data Management** — Contact DetailsOur integration intelligently maps essential Virtuous donor data, including name, phone number, and Virtuous contact ID, to the Powered By Text platform. Contacts update seamlessly, ensuring your personalization fields are always accurate and your opt-outs are respected across both systems.
- **Two-Way Visibility** — Eliminate Communication Blind SpotsEvery text sent through Powered By Text is automatically added to the Virtuous Contact record notes. This ensures your fundraising and engagement teams have 360-degree visibility into every interaction without ever leaving the CRM.
- **Automated Segmentation** — Effortless Segment SyncingWith this integration, CSV exports are a thing of the past. Your existing Virtuous Campaign Segments sync directly into Powered By Text as ready-to-send Segment Lists. By simply creating an “SMS” communication type in Virtuous, your lists are prepared and waiting for your next text campaign.
- **On-Demand Sync** — Real-Time ControlWhile your data syncs automatically every night, we know that some messages can’t wait. Trigger an immediate sync at the integration level to pull in new lists instantly, or refresh specific lists on-demand to ensure you are reaching your most up-to-date audience.
- **Compliance** — Designed for Compliance, Trust, and ScaleSimple to launch. Easy to manage. Built for scaling.Enterprise-grade securityTCPA-compliant consent managementBuilt for nonprofit governance and reporting needsTrusted by modern nonprofit fundraising teams

## Screenshots
- [Cultivating connections that create infinite impact. (video)](https://player.vimeo.com/video/903056169?app_id=122963)
- [How Texting with Powered By Text Works (video)](https://player.vimeo.com/video/854810280?app_id=122963)
- [How is Powered By Text Different? (video)](https://player.vimeo.com/video/854810108?app_id=122963)

## Resources
- [Discover Our Blueprint](https://poweredbytext.com/blueprint) — Watch our blueprint video to learn how two decades of industry expertise translate into powerful, high-impact texting campaigns that build real connections.
- [SMS Text Marketing Essentials Guide](https://poweredbytext.com/blog) — Dive into our comprehensive guide that covers SMS marketing best practices, from fundraising and initiating campaigns to optimizing messages for maximum audience impact.
- [Case Study: Infinite Impact](https://poweredbytext.com/use-cases) — Explore detailed case studies showcasing how our messaging strategies have driven subscriber growth and enhanced engagement for churches and nonprofits.

## FAQs
### What is SMS text marketing and how does it work?
SMS text marketing involves collecting opt-in phone numbers from your audience and sending pertinent messages directly to their mobile devices. Powered by Text uses this strategy to create deep, immediate connections with your audience.

### Why should I use text messaging instead of just relying on email or social media?
Text messaging boasts a 98% open rate, significantly higher than typical email and social media engagement. This direct channel ensures that your message is promptly seen and offers a more personal form of communication.

### What types of messages can I send through Powered By Text?
You can send SMS (text-based messages) and MMS (picture and video messages). These can include digital content, donation requests, event reminders, and customized notifications tailored to your audience’s needs.

### How does Powered By Text help improve my engagement and results?
Powered by Text leverages a proven blueprint developed over decades, combined with enterprise-level software and expert customer care. This facilitates increased subscriber growth, higher click-through rates, and measurable improvements in overall audience engagement.

### What kind of support can I expect from Powered By Text?
Powered by Text offers unmatched customer care with a dedicated team for strategy, implementation, and ongoing support, ensuring that you are fully equipped to maximize the effectiveness of your messaging campaigns.

## Pricing
- **10DLC** — $210 per month. 10-Digit Long Code Options Available
- **Short Code** — $710 per month. 5-Digit Short Code Options Available

## Testimonials
- "The Powered By Text strategies helped us create a new donation stream that resulted in $30 raised for every $1 we spent." — Kaylee Farrar, Sr. Manager of Digital Content at WayFM
- "We chose Powered By Text as our preferred texting vendor because we believe they are the industry leader in SMS solutions. Their proven track record and forward-thinking approach have yielded increased engagement and ROI for our partners." — Trent Dunham, Dunham+Company
- "We just finished our first fundraiser using Powered By Text. Our ROI has been over 300%! And our engagement has been nine times more than on email, social media, or our app." — Emily Thevarajoo, 90.9 KCBI