Orange's new media expert, Tony Aiello, in the capacity of CEO at mGive, led the company through mobile fundraising efforts for Haiti earthquake relief that raised over $40,000,000 in $10 donations all through text messaging. mGive worked closely with the Red Cross, US State Department, CTIA, Entertainment Industry Foundation and other non-profit organizations to educate the public about the new way to donate through text messaging. A coordinated effort of major media appearances and grassroots viral communication prompted millions of Americans to respond with a $10 text donation changing the face of philanthropy forever by truly democratizing the giving process.

Text Haiti on MTV building, NYCRyan PT

 

text for haiti

Tony Aiello on PBS

 


key metrics

$40 Million donated via tex

1.33% of US population donated in this manner

81% conversion rate on double opt-in (users responding with YES to confirm)

peak periods yielded over $1 million per hour in text donations


credits

james eberhard
co-founder & chairman at mobile accord

jenifer snyder
executive director at the mgive foundation

bradley blanken
coo at mobile accord

american red cross

us department of state

entertainment industry foundation

ctia

at&t

verizon

sprint

t-mobile

cricket wireless


media links

msnbc
npr

pbs
us news
abc news
mobile commerce daily
fundraising success magazine