NOTE: Currently only available for our US based shuls.
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Use Cases
ShulCloud has built into its mail and email module the ability to also send SMS text messages to a shul's membership and lists. Quickly and effectively create text messages and then send them to members based on the targeting criteria.
- If there are people enrolled in a shiva minyan list - send out a text message to those on the list if a couple more people are needed to make a minyan at the shiva home.
- Send alerts about an eruv being down or other urgent and important notices can be send via text message.
Pricing and Activation
The monthly cost of this service is $35 which includes 2000 messages. The SMS will allow the use of 160 characters/text message.
To send additional messages, purchase 650 credits for $10. Discuss custom pricing for high volume needs or activate this feature contact Support at questions@shulcloud.com.
All unused credits expire at the end of the month.
Using SMS Messaging
- Navigate to Communications > Legacy Mail
- Select Create New Mail
- Then select SMS and the subscriber list to contact followed by continue:
Troubleshooting
If you text messages are blocked, kindly ensure that the guidelines outlined in this article are being adhered to:
Forbidden Message Categories in the US and Canada (Short Code, Toll-Free, and Long Code)