Sample Announcement Email

Sample Announcement Email

Sample new website announcement email

Hello [nam]!

We are thrilled to announce that your organization name has launched a new website at website url <make a link>. Some of the great new features of this site include (list only those that apply to your organization):
  1. A searchable membership directory <make this a link to your directory>
  2. Online event calendar <make this a link to your calendar/events page> with online payments
  3. Ability to edit your directory profile <make this a link to your member login page> and pay membership dues online.
  4. And more! (if there are other new features that are a part of your site like forms, a shopping cart, etc., add them on!)
If you’d like to edit your directory <make this a directory link> profile, renew your membership or otherwise manage your account with us, please:
  1. Go to the member sign in & manage account page at <make this a link>
  2. Click on the Request Password option
  3. Enter your email address - [eml].
  4. Click the Request Password button.
  5. Check your email for the password message and follow the instructions in that email. If you don’t see the message, check your spam folder.
If you run into trouble or have questions, contact <enter contact name of person and email address>.

Please let us know feedback or concerns to ensure we continue to serve you well.

Thank you,
Your Name
Organization
Email/Phone
Website URL

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Copy Email 

Copy the email message (above) into a Word or Google Doc:

Step 2: Customize Email Verbiage 

Remove any verbiage that is not relevant to your organization. For example, if your new membership website does not include a calendar, remove the line about the online event calendar.

Step 3: Personalize Email 

Replace text that is bold with your organization's information and follow the instructions in brackets. For example, here is the first sentence as it appears in our sample, and how it would appear after an organization updates it.
  1. We are thrilled to announce that your organization name has launched a new website at website url <make a link>.
  2. We are thrilled to announce that ABC Company has launched a new website at https://abccompany-testurl.com.

Step 4: Copy Your Draft

Save the email after completing your changes and then copy it. 

Step 5: Email Your Members Folder 

Go to MembershipWorks > Folder: Members and click the Email link at the top of the page. 

Step 6: Add Subject Line and Message 

In the Subject field, enter an email subject line and paste your email in the Message box.

Step 7: Preview and Send Your Message 

Click Preview & Send and then click Send.