Since science has been able to intervene in the reproductive process of humans, a certain level of controversy has surrounded the technology. This growing science allows for a wider number of people who would normally be unable to conceive naturally, the ability to have their hopes of a child of their own come true.

But even when couples through the use of donor eggs or sperm, or a surrogate mother, are able to finally bring home their bouncing bundle of joy, little consideration is given to the anonymous gift that was essential to creating new life.

As generations of children conceived through a donor or a surrogate becomes adults themselves, the question of their origins is sometimes shrouded in mystery. Often in heterosexual couples, the true parentage is withheld from the child for fear that the child would not bond in the same way with the non-biological parent.

Even in same-sex couples, the identity of the genetic parent is kept sealed and in some cases records have been destroyed. The desire to know one’s biological parent is no new feeling. Adopted children, even ones that come from loving homes with adoptive parents they still refer to as Mom and Dad, still go on searches for their biological parents.

The motivations for such searches vary widely, but most often it stems from the need to see where they get their genetic traits from, or a concern about any health complications in their biological family’s medical history.

The problem is that while many adopted children are given access to their adoption records, children conceived with donated eggs and sperm often have no records available. Because little regulation is in place in the United States for those who choose to donate their genetic material, records are often permanently sealed, or even destroyed.

A recent NY Times article highlighted another complication that comes with poor regulation on sperm banks. Ms. Cynthia Daily, after creating a registry with a unique identifying number of her son’s sperm donor, watched the number of half-siblings grow to over 150.

Concerns about accidental incest and the increased risk of spreading rare genetic diseases have been raised, but as of yet, legislation has still not addressed many of the concerns of the donors, the parents, and the children involved.

Because of the large number of children born from single sperm donors, it creates problems when the children want to see their biological fathers. Having seventy children born from the sperm you donated twenty years ago come knocking on your door would be overwhelming.

Even those interested in developing a casual relationship with their genetic offspring would find it difficult to make time to get to know their dozens of adult children. When the first “test tube” baby was born in England in 1975, many of these concerns were brought up and regulations were set in place.

Unfortunately, not every nation, including the U.S., has adopted these practices and it has resulted in a number of difficulties for everyone involved. Considering that an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 babies are born every year from artificial insemination, the need to create more regulations is becoming more and more important.

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Mobile campaigns can be divided into two types – pull or push campaigns. A pull campaign works as part of a larger media campaign since the campaign has to be advertised using other means. The organization might use email, television, the Internet, or billboards to advertise a mobile marketing campaign.

The user responds to a call to action by texting a certain keyword or message to a common short code. On the other hand, a push campaign requires an initial opt-in database of mobile numbers, although organizations should be aware that the Mobile Marketing Association’s Code of Conduct stipulates that users must opt in to a campaign in order to contact.

Since push campaign do not require additional marketing in other media forms, they are easier for an organization to set up and manage if the organization already has a database of constituents.

However, in order to reach a successful mobile campaign, a non-profit organization needs to take many strategic steps into consideration. Jenifer Snyder, Executive Director of The mGive Foundation, an organization that solicits contributions in all states working to enhance the mobile giving ecosystem, came up with some essential tips for non-profits hoping to start their own text-based initiatives.

Know The Rules
In order to launch a mobile campaign, organizations must have 501©(3) non-profit status, file a form 990 demonstrating an annual budget of at least $500,000, have been in operation for at least a year and report all of its expenses to the public.

“However, with non-profit organizations that can’t have a half a million dollar annual budget, MobiPledge and Momares are one of appropriate solutions designed specifically for small non-profits with shorter histories” said Jenifer Snyder.

Build Your Foundation
It’s a fact that a mobile campaign can do much more than just ask for money. Before your organization thinks about a fundraising campaign, you need phone numbers. Consult with your provider or with other organizations that have used mobile campaigning to determine the number of people you can expect to participate in your campaign.

A strong database is one of the most important aspects to consider before launching a mobile campaign. Once you have collected a large group of phone numbers and organized the lists, it’s time for your organization to kick off the campaign.

Engage
Your key task is to turn your campaign goals into reality by figuring out how to reach your audiences and get them to participate. Do not send an immediate request for money without making a good first impression of your organization and your mission.

Remember that with your marketing effort, you can appeal to your subscribers’ emotions and then lead them join your mobile campaign.

Think Big
“Big events with big audiences are the best opportunity to solicit text message donations. Because text campaign seek micro-donations, the moment your non-profit has its largest captive audience is best to launch a campaign” Jenifer Snyder emphasized.

Think Outside the Box
Mobile messaging is about interaction, not just a one-way pitch. This offers your organization a unique opportunity to find volunteers for specific events or inform people about rally. Your organization should concise that mobile campaign is not only to solicit donations but to do much more.

Don’t Oversaturate
Snyder claims that 85% of text messages are read within 15 minutes of being received. This mean that there is a higher chance your audience will read text messages sooner than email in their inbox.

Text messages generally have better conversion rate. Nevertheless, your organization should be aware that the messages can become overwhelming and unwanted .

Try to limit donation inquiries to once a month, followed by a message of appreciation to those who donated. Encouraging ongoing engagement is an effective way to retain your participators.

Know the Limitations
Even though itis likely that a mobile campaign’s advantages outweigh its disadvantages, the non-profit campaigns still need to be aware of their limitations. For example, while this sets a minimum (usually $5 or $10) for donation, it also limits larger donations, unless users want to text 100 times.

With the widespread of mobile technology, a mobile campaign today is a good tool for non-profit organizations.

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