With Clubmate, it's easy to send a bespoke message to an individual member or the same message to many.
You can send a group message via email, text message, push notification or smart notification. To fid out more about each message type, click here
You can dynamically personalise each message by using our [dynamic fields]. To find out how to use our [dynamic fields], click here.
To send a Group Message
Once logged in, navigate to the Members page.
Then filter/select who you wish to send a message to.
You can do this by selecting any of the filters along the top of the member grid including groups, gender, membership type, active/inactive/prospective member etc.
Once you have selected the relevant filers make sure you click on Search. This will update the list of contacts visible on the screen and ensure that only contacts that meet the filters you've chosen will be displayed.
Once the selection of recipients has been set click the 'Selected Member Options' button in the top right corner. This will add the selected group to the recipient list which means that all those selected will receive the message.
You will then need to choose how you would like to send your message.
Dependant upon the method you select, you will see different text boxes appear.
You can select the relevant consent option for sending this message. It will default to a 'standard club mailing' which does not require any specific consent. However you can choose if the mailing does require any specific consent eg, newsletter, work party etc.
With emails you are able to add a subject line and can customise the look and feel of the message.
Once you are ready, click go and the message will be delivered.
You can also send a message via SMS, Push notification - this sends the message to members via the app (If the member has downloaded it) or Smart Notification. This will attempt to send the message via Push Notification, if the member has not downloaded the app it will send the message via email to them instead.
Once you are ready, click Go and the message will be delivered.
Personalising a group message
To personalise your group messages, you can insert short codes in to the message.
For example, if you insert the short code [FirstName] in to the message, when the recipient receives their message, it will automatically display their first name.
To see which short codes you can use to personalise group messages, please see our Personalising Group Messages article.
Message type definitions & recommendations
Email - this is best used when sending non-urgent, longer form messages to your members & customers.
SMS / Text Message - ideal for getting urgent information to your members and customers as text messages are universally read by recipients. Please note that there is a fee per text message. If a message exceeds 160 characters, it will span across 2 x messages.
Push notification - push notifications are a type of message that is delivered directly to a member who has downloaded the Member app. It will appear on their phone and also within the message section of the app. Similar to text messages, it is ideal for getting important, short messages to your members and customers. There is no cost for sending a push notification however please note that this message type is dependant upon the member downloading the app in order for them to receive it.
Smart notification - when selecting 'smart notification', the message will be attempted to be sent via a Push notification first, however if the member has not downloaded the member app, the system will automatically send it via email instead. This ensures your message reaches the right people without having to send it it in multiple channels.