Send a Text Alert to Members

# Send a Text Alert to Members

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Your organization's website enables you to coordinate activities and communicate with your membership without using a separate application.

 Steps to Send a Text Alert or Email

1. Click the "Membership" tab on the vertical Dashboard menu at the left side of the screen.
2. Click the "Members" tab.
3. To message specific members, use the Search menu to narrow your results down to the people you want to reach. (For more on filtering members, see "Filter the Member List" in these instructions.)
4. Click the Members Actions dropdown, then choose Message Filtered Members.
5. In the "MESSAGE MEMBERS" window that appears, flip on the toggle switch next to the message type you want to send — Send A Text To [x] Members or Send An Email To [x] Members. Each message type has its own toggle, so you can turn on more than one at a time if you want to send both a text and an email in the same round.
6. Click the "Send" button to send your message to the designated members. If you change your mind, click "Cancel" instead.

 Important Notes on Opt-In and Message Type

• You can email everyone in your membership at once, because every member's email address serves as their username.
• Members must opt in to receive text messages from your organization. You can only text members who have agreed to receive that form of communication.

 If You're Sending a Text Message

• Type your message directly into the "Your Message" box at the top of the window.
• Your message must be no longer than 160 characters.

 If You're Sending an Email Message

• Type your subject into the "Email Subject" box.
• Enter your message text into the window below it.
• Use the controls above the message window to:
• Add or remove text
• Insert a link
• Format content with styles (bold, italic, etc.)
• Include a GIF, JPG, or PNG image file up to 15 MB in size