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Email Requests

Getting Started (for new communities only)
  1. The community president should read and sign Memorandum of Understanding.
  1. Watch the Introduction Video. 
  1. Download MailChimp Data (if applicable):
Subscriber Data
1. Click Audience.
2. Click All Contacts.
3. If you have more than one audience, click the Current Audience drop-down and choose the one you want to work with.
4. Click View Segment, and choose the segment you want to export.
5. Click Export Segment.
6. After the export loads, click Export as CSV to download the file to your computer.
7. Email that file to myalumni@msu.edu along with the name of your community.
 
Unsubscribe Data
1. Click Audience.
2. Click All Contacts.
3. If you have more than one audience, click the Current Audience drop-down and choose the one you want to work with.
4. Click New Segment.
5. Set the drop-down menus to Email Marketing Status | is | Unsubscribed.
6. Click Preview Segment.
7. Click Export Audience.
8. After the export loads, click Export as CSV to download the file to your computer.
9. Email that file to myalumni@msu.edu along with the name of your community.
Request an Email
  1. Fill Out the Email Request Form
  2. Give us Five Business Days  
    Submit your request at least five business days before the email needs to be sent. For example, if the email should go out on Friday, submit your request by 5 p.m. ET on Monday.
  3. Review the Project  
    Once your email is created, we will send you a preview at least one business day before the scheduled send date, if the request was submitted on time. Review the email, provide feedback if needed and we will make adjustments within one business day. Once approved, we will schedule the email to go out.
Email Request Form

Check our 2026-27 Holiday Schedule to ensure your email request is submitted in time. 

 

Samples and Templates

Our email templates are modern, clean and full of Spartan spirit! They’re designed to be recognizable to all MSU alums while allowing your community to add a personal touch with photos, graphics and text.  

  • Sample Email Newsletter
  • Sample Event Invitation
  • Sample Program Introduction

Check our 2026-27 Holiday Schedule to ensure your email request is submitted in time. 

 

Email Frequently Asked Questions

How much notice is required for an email?

Please submit requests at least five business days in advance. We will build a preview and send it to you at least one business day prior to the requested send date. We will respond to notes within one business day. 

What about last minute emails, like when we go to playoffs?

When we are able to anticipate a possible need for a quick email turnaround, we will work behind the scenes and with community leaders to accommodate that.

Will changes be made to my text?

In an effort to share high-quality content with our alums, we will copy-edit and make editorial adjustments when needed.  

Will I be able to approve the email?

We will send a preview to you and additional board members that you select on the form.

Do I have to write the email  content?

You can write your own content, but we can help if desired. The survey allows options for us to fill in the blanks. Please include all necessary details if you are having us help with content.

Can I include images in my email?

Yes, the form allows you to upload images. We can also help provide stock photography and MSU images.

Website Requests

  1. Fill Out the Website Request Form 
    A member of our team will confirm the submission was received, clarify any questions about the project and develop a project timeline.
  2. Allow Time for Your Request
    Simple website updates are typically completed within five business days of submission. More extensive projects may require additional time. After you submit your request, we will review it and provide an estimated completion timeframe.
  3. Review the Project  
    Once your project is complete, you’ll receive an email with a link to the updated page. Reply with any feedback and we’ll make relevant changes. If no updates are needed, the project will be closed.
Website Request Form

Website Frequently Asked Questions

Can we have videos on our website?

Yes. Videos can be displayed on your website, but they must be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. To add a video to your webpage, please provide the link to the hosted video as part of your request, and we will embed it on the site.

How much lead time do I need to give for my project?

Simple website updates (bio updates, copy changes, etc.) are typically completed within five business days of submission. More extensive projects may require additional time. After you submit your request, we will review it and provide an estimated completion timeframe.