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Welcome to Tatango — Your First Steps
Welcome to Tatango — Your First Steps

New to Tatango? Here’s what you can do, how to get started quickly, and where to find everything you need to succeed.

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Written by Judd Bobin
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You’ve taken the first step toward building a successful text message fundraising program—and you’re in the right place.

Tatango is built for organizations who want to raise more money and engage supporters quickly and effectively. Our platform is self-serve, which means you’re in control of your success—but we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

What to Expect

Getting started is simple. We’ve broken it down into 5 clear steps that will take you from account setup to sending your first message and measuring results.

The 5 Steps to Success

  1. Set Up Your Account, List, Keywords & Compliance Essentials
    Configure your account, upload your subscriber list, and learn the basics of SMS compliance so you can start messaging safely and confidently.
    → Read: How to Set Up Your Account, List, Keywords & Compliance Essentials

  2. Create & Send Your First Message
    Learn how to craft, test, and send your first fundraising message. We’ll show you how to create messages that drive engagement and donations.
    → Read: How to Create & Send Your First Message

  3. Connect Integrations & Track Donations
    Sync Tatango with your donation platform (like ActBlue, Anedot, or Classy) to automatically track donations from your campaigns.
    → Read: How to Connect Integrations & Track Donations

  4. Measure Success — Key Metrics & Reports
    Learn how to access your campaign reports and understand key metrics like delivery rates, opt-outs, click rates, and donation impact.
    → Read: How to Measure Success — Key Metrics & Reports

  5. See How Others Succeed with Tatango
    Explore real examples and case studies of how nonprofits and political organizations are using Tatango to raise more funds and grow their audience.
    → Read: See How Others Succeed with Tatango


What’s Next

Work through each step at your own pace. You can complete your setup and launch your first campaign in less than an hour.

If you ever need additional help, you can always explore our Help Center or reach out to our support team via chat.

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