Communicating with your Groups has never been easier! From adding and managing group members to utilizing various communication channels like Drag & Drop Email Blasts and SMS, we've got you covered. Once your Groups are established, you'll be ready to effectively engage with your members, ensuring seamless communication and fostering strong connections within your congregation.
🚨 Important Update on SMS Regulation Changes 🚨
- 📌 For phone numbers in the "Pending Approval" phase, SMS containing URLs will be blocked starting November 8th, 2023.
- 📌 By January 31st, 2024, all SMS from these "Pending Approval" numbers, regardless of content, will also be blocked.
"Pending Approval" refers to phone numbers that are newly registered and awaiting full clearance, a process that takes roughly 3 weeks.
Both new customers registering their phone numbers and existing customers with numbers still in the "Pending Approval" phase will be affected.
🔗 Learn more about these changes and what they mean for you.
To get started, set up your Groups in People.
Groups in People
The articles below will guide you step-by-step through adding groups and managing group members.
- Adding Groups and Group Types in People
- Add and Remove People From a Group
- Add Multiple People to Groups
Once your Groups are set up, you're ready to message your members!
Ways to Communicate With Your Groups
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Sending a Drag & Drop Email Blast
- 🌟 Tithely Tip: You can create your own templates and save them to be used for future Blasts!
- Sending an SMS and Simple Email Blast
Helpful Information
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Getting Familiar With the Drag & Drop Email Blast Creator
The Drag & Drop Email Blast Creator allows you to create Rich Text emails to communicate with your church members. -
Understanding Blast Stats in Tithely Messaging
Blast Stats allow you to quickly and effortlessly see how your blasts are doing. Use search and filters to narrow down your blasts, and see how your blasts have performed with details like delivered, clicked, read and bounced. With Blast Stats, you can compare your SMS and email blasts to see which ones are being better received.