Powered By Text has helped churches, nonprofits, and organizations engage their communities through higher-powered messaging for over 20 years. This guide is packed with proven insights drawn from thousands of real campaigns and verified against the latest FCC and carrier guidelines.
Free Compliance Resource
Is Your Texting Strategy
Safe from Fines?
Download our free 2025 Compliance Cheat Sheet. Learn the 11 essential rules to avoid carrier blocking, lawsuits, and penalties—while keeping your donor communications seamless and secure.
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Protect Your Nonprofit
Why Download This Guide?
- 5 content types that trigger immediate blocks.
- The hidden financial risk of reassigned numbers.
- Why “ghost texting” leads to severity blocking.
- How to avoid the $1,500-per-text fine.
What You’ll Learn
- How to legally text donors without risking heavy fines.
- The real difference between 10DLC and Short Codes.
- Why “implied consent” is no longer enough for fundraising.
- Best practices for “Quiet Hours” and managing opt-outs.
Built on Decades of Regulatory Expertise
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this guide for?
This guide is designed for Marketing Managers, Volunteer Coordinators, and Compliance Officers at nonprofits, churches, and ministries. If your organization sends text messages to donors or volunteers—whether to 50 people or 50,000—this checklist applies to you.
Is this really free?
Yes. We believe every nonprofit deserves to communicate safely without fear of hidden fines. This PDF is a completely free resource to help you protect your organization.
Will this work with my current texting platform?
Yes. These compliance rules are federal (FCC) and carrier-mandated (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon). They apply to every text message sent in the US, regardless of which software provider or platform you currently use.
Do you offer consulting or other services?
Yes! While this guide covers the “what” and “why” of compliance, we specialize in the “how.” If you need a partner to handle the technical registration and ongoing monitoring for you, simply reach out to our team after downloading the guide.
