Boosting a Civic Shout petition is the easiest way to run a paid acquisition campaign to grow your opt-in email and SMS communities.
Unlike Facebook ads, you don’t need to worry about unpredictable costs or an absurdly-complicated ad creation and iteration process.
You can boost a Civic Shout petition and start acquiring new supporters for as little as $0.75 each in a matter of minutes. Learn more about pricing on our site.
Here’s how it works:
- Publish a petition on Civic Shout
- Upload your suppression file – it’s easy and secure
- From your petition dashboard, click the yellow “Boost Petition” button
- Enter your credit card number, the number of new-to-list opt-ins you’d like to order and any geographical targeting preferences
- Click the Place Order button
Once you’ve taken the steps above, we’ll immediately start promoting your petition to like-minded activists and donors who aren’t on your suppression file. As people sign your petition and opt-in to receive your emails, you’ll be able to access their contact information immediately.
We’ve answered some frequently asked questions below, but feel free to send us a note at support@civicshout.com if you have any other questions.
What are the minimum and maximum budgets for boosted petitions?
The minimum boost is just 100 opt-ins and the maximum is 10,000.
Can I cancel a boost?
Yes! You can cancel a boosted petition anytime without any penalty or fee. You'll only be liable for opt-ins that have already been fulfilled.
What signer contact information do I get from a boosted petition?
When supporters opt-in to your email community by signing your Civic Shout petition with the opt-in checkbox checked, you’ll receive their first name, last name, email address, and zip code.
If they provided their cell phone number, you’ll receive that as well.
How long does it take to run a boosted petition on Civic Shout?
Once your petition is boosted people will start signing your petition and opting into your email community right away.
You’ll typically receive all supporter info within three weeks of boosting your petition, often less if your suppression file is not huge.
When will my card be charged for boosted petitions?
For the "pay as you go" base pricing tier, your credit or debit card on file will be charged after your order has been fulfilled, typically within two business days.
If you cancel your boost, delete your account, or your organization is removed from Civic Shout, your credit or debit card will be charged for any outstanding balance at that time.
If you’ve made a bulk purchase for opt-ins in our $0.75-$1.00 tiers, you'll be charged either in full upfront or via six installments based on the payment plan you've agreed to.