Communication

Increase member participation, promote your local PTA, and stay connected with your members with memberplanet's integrated communication tools. Use templates to send a newsletter to the entire roster, or target recipients by using a distribution list. You can also survey your members to request additional information to accommodate your PTA's needs, such as getting volunteer signups, menu selections, or anything else.
Email campaign or Broadcast - what's the difference?
Wondering if your message is ideal for a Broadcast? Here are the top identifiers:
  • Your message is short - an announcement or reminder
  • Your message is primarily text - no pictures, attachments, or multiple links
  • You want to send the message through SMS text, email, or both

Email campaigns are great for newsletters while Broadcasts are perfect for last-minute updates, event reminders, or short announcements. You can also send Broadcasts to admins only or to your entire member roster.
Create an e-newsletter 
Using newsletter templates is a great way to engage your members and keep them up to date. Get up and running with little effort.
Target your message to specific recipients
Set up a distribution list or use a Smart List to send the newsletter to the entire roster or targeted recipients.
Note: If you’re an administrative user in a council or region, you’ll have a pre-populated distribution list. Click below to learn how to access it and use.
Track your campaigns​
All email campaigns have tracking capabilities to view open, bounced, and delivery rates to gauge the effectiveness of your reach and message.
Send text messages or email blasts
Set up a Broadcast announcement to send short texts and/or emails to the entire roster or targeted recipients.
Create a survey
Gather any type of information from your members, whether you’re soliciting feedback, gathering ideas, or collecting general data. Surveys are trackable and responses are automatically sorted into reports for viewing in platform, or exporting to Excel.
Create a list sign-up form
Did you know you can have people sign up to receive your newsletter and other email communications? They don’t need to be a member of your PTA, and you can decide what emails people can subscribe to.
Pro Tip: Even when you're out to lunch or on the go, you can send or schedule a Broadcast through the mobile app. Communicate with your members anytime, anywhere.

Super Pro Tip:  Text messages have a 98% open rate. Who doesn't check texts on their phone? Try sending out a Broadcast; more are increasingly wanting to receive texts because of their convenience.