{"id":4035,"date":"2023-06-30T16:51:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T16:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildapricotlive.local\/?p=4035"},"modified":"2026-02-23T18:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T22:18:00","slug":"hoa-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-newsletter","title":{"rendered":"14 Tips for Writing Your HOA Newsletter (+ Free Template!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on the board of a homeowner\u2019s association (HOA), you need a way to keep your community informed. A newsletter is a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fantastic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way to convey vital information to your membership\u2014from what happened in the last board meeting to policies to local events!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re just starting your newsletter or seeking tips for boosting readership, read on for creative ideas for building an engaging newsletter that bears your community in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is Having a Great HOA Newsletter Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of newsletters like a newspaper about your HOA! Whether electronic or print, newsletters offer your community important updates on what\u2019s happening in their neighborhood and what your association is up to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An engaging newsletter enables your HOA to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">address member concerns collectively and transparently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easily spread the word about announcements, events and policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spotlight achievements and successes within your organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solicit regular feedback from membership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletters help to put everyone on the same page\u2014literally! Whether or not you use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to organize your communications, a formalized and regular newsletter ensures your community knows where\u2014and when\u2014they\u2019ll be getting updates on HOA activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Makes a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA Newsletter?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s one thing to take <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-meeting-minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting minutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and post them to your HOA website. It\u2019s another thing entirely to craft an engaging, easy-to-read news bulletin that invites member engagement!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try these 7 tips for a compelling newsletter that members are excited to read:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 1: Brand and structure your newsletter!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab readers\u2019 attention by making sure your newsletter uses your HOA\u2019s branding and visual theme! If you have an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pull colors and decorations that your HOA that members will recognize and put them in your newsletters\u2019 header and footer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good structure is also important to a compelling newsletter. Remember, the point of the newsletter is to make it easy for your members to stay informed! Put the important information near the top of the newsletter and use headers to organize your updates clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 2: Send consistently (but not too often!)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling your newsletter releases ensures that members know when they can expect news from their association. On the flip side, you don\u2019t want to clog their mailboxes with unnecessary updates or they may get newsletter fatigue!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good way to set a schedule might be to send out a newsletter within a week of your HOA\u2019s monthly meetings. Alternatively, you may find that quarterly or annual updates are adequate for your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter your schedule, let your members know how often they can expect your updates. Not only does this set members\u2019 expectations\u2014it\u2019ll keep you accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 3: Keep your news relevant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a relevant newsletter doesn\u2019t necessarily mean sticking to \u201cjust the facts\u201d! Your newsletter can include community updates that don\u2019t necessarily have to do with the board or the latest HOA policy meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, staying relevant means writing about the most important topics to your membership. What does your community look to the HOA for information on? Your first and most important duty is to provide this information clearly and upfront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are topics you think your membership might enjoy but that don\u2019t seem like the most relevant fit, one option is to give the topic a bullet point in the newsletter and link to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for members who want to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 4: Answer community questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve heard from your community about problems or questions, a newsletter is a great place to address concerns\u2014especially when you\u2019ve received the same question a number of times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publicly addressing concerns not only engages your members\u2014it demonstrates their voices are heard and that their perspectives are valued. If you respond regularly to your community, you may open the door to more frequent feedback from your members. That\u2019s important for an HOA!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 5: Spotlight your community<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflect the community you\u2019re addressing back to them and watch engagement soar! Whether spotlighting board members, community members, or volunteers, these segments will help community members get to know each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for natural ways to involve members in this process? Invite them to submit suggestions for spotlight subjects, or establish a \u201cshout out\u201d section in every newsletter where members can publicly thank each other!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 6: Provide clear action steps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re soliciting feedback or otherwise looking for member engagement, your newsletter is the perfect place to circulate a call to action! Odds are that your membership wants to help but just doesn\u2019t know how. Provide action steps in a clear, easy-to-follow format to let them know!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 7: Get creative!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether with flashy themes, pictures or unusual formatting, adding a creative element to your newsletter is one quick way to grab attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to start? Check out other newsletters and take note of what makes them particularly interesting to look at or compelling to read. Then brainstorm according to your organization\u2019s mission and priorities!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing Your Community Newsletter: 7 More Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When putting your newsletter together, your first big decision is what information to include. You may decide to put in your newsletter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date \/ Issue number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Announcements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upcoming events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policies \/ Changes to policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A message from your board<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minutes from the last HOA meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future board meeting dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminders (maintenance, calls to action)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Member news \/ spotlights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-management-companies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA management company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you might be asking, how do you put that information together into a newsletter? If you\u2019re not sure where to start, check out these tips and resources to help you assemble your newsletter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 1: Create your template (or use ours below!)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially if you\u2019re sending out your newsletter again and again, setting up a template you can reuse is a huge timesaver! A template works the same as an outline and helps you to simply plop in your news when the time comes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure what a newsletter template looks like? Scroll down to download our own sample template! You can customize it for your own use, or just use it for inspiration when creating your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 2: Understand your audience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target your newsletter to the unique needs and interests of your community. Start by making a list of how you would describe your community. Are they older, mostly families? Does your community have any particular needs?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now tailor your newsletter based on those needs! For family-oriented communities, advertise kid-friendly events hosted in the neighborhood. Or if your community is seasonal, include house-closing tips or policy reminders at relevant times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 3: Collect relevant <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valuable content<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, conveying important information is what your newsletter is for! Putting an issue together may involve asking board members for information, combing meeting minutes, soliciting your community for advice, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This said, what your community finds valuable and relevant may be different than what the HOA does. Photos of a recent event may not be relevant to your association, but it\u2019ll drive reader engagement! Member-based interest pieces may not always be relevant, but they may be valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 4: Include community members<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to make sure your newsletter represents your community is\u2026 to represent your community members! This can take the form of member profiles, shout-outs, anecdotes, or simply inviting your members to contribute to the next newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start, think about what relevant content your members could send in, then put a call to action in your next newsletter. Even requesting that members send in their favorite jokes can go a long way toward fostering a sense of community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 5: Promote transparency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice members are raising a lot of questions on a particular topic, that might be a sign that clearer communication is needed. Take advantage of the newsletter to create that clarity\u2014and provide members with more resources if they\u2019d like to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, transparency is a two-way street! When you share with your membership, they may be more encouraged to share with you. Better communication helps everyone in the community work together!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 6: Make it accessible<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking yourself what barriers exist to reading your newsletter can be the start to reducing those barriers. For example, will your newsletter be digital or paper-based? Can your membership access one format better than the other? What are the limitations of your format?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some accessibility concerns may include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Location-based access. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your members are remote part of the time, a physical newsletter slipped into their local mailbox may not reach them in a timely fashion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Digital format. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose a PDF newsletter, you might want to include a rich text option for people with low vision. PDFs and screen readers don\u2019t often mix!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Paper format. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative formats for maximum accessibility may include braille, a rich-text version online, or even an audio recording.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Color choice. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to keep your background very light and your body text very dark. High-contrast color choices are easier to read!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Font size. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-point font is classic for a reason! Don\u2019t worry about adding more pages to your newsletter if it means keeping your text legible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Writing style. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A formal style or high density of rare words can create barriers of a different kind. Keep your style casual, friendly, and relatively simple to make reading your newsletter quick and easy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip 7: Connect to your website or resource hub<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key aspect of transparency is making sure your members have access to important information\u2014ideally in more than one place. That\u2019s why an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be so important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites offer more information and flexibility than a newsletter on its own. Your HOA website may be the best place to host <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blog\/hoa-meeting-minutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting minutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, policy information, places for easy community engagement, archives, and extra information that doesn\u2019t seem to fit in your newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your website can also expand on anything you include in your newsletter. Your newsletter and website can work together to provide your members with full information and promote transparency. Think of your website as the archive informing your snappy newsletter!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOA Newsletter Template<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure what you want your HOA newsletter to look like? Download our FREE community newsletter template to give you some ideas and help you get started:<\/span><br \/>\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    region: \"na1\",\n    portalId: \"7302225\",\n    formId: \"c8804eb3-4f0f-4eb0-8e62-3b0ccd9c51ba\"\n  });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creative Ideas for Your HOA Newsletter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A creative touch can make the difference between a mere informational update and the kind of newsletter your members are excited and eager to read. Check out these ideas for how to add a bit of flair to your news bulletin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Collect quotes, anecdotes, pictures, or videos from neighbors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did the neighborhood recently host a block party? Has the community made a local raven their mascot? Did Minnesota Joe say something particularly memorable or heartwarming? Include \u201ccommunity interest\u201d content\u2014in whatever media form it takes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To collect this content, solicit submissions from community members. If you\u2019re not quite getting the response you\u2019d hoped, consider appointing a particularly curious community member as a \u201creporter\u201d to get the ball rolling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Local business spotlights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster a sense of shared community by telling members about local businesses they might care to support. Whether a curio shop, an independent grocer, or a local art gallery, community members and business owners alike are sure to appreciate the coverage!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. DIY tips for taking care of the neighborhood<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get neighbors involved with community care by including tips or calls to action for taking care of their own environment. Not only does it encourage community togetherness, it may even help curate the aesthetic standards of the neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideas include pulling invasive weeds, collecting trash, or painting fences. Don\u2019t be afraid to get creative! Asking neighbors to power wash their sidewalks might go over a lot better if you hand out chalk and judge a sidewalk art contest, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Activities around the neighborhood<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let people know about the forthcoming music festival, or organize a meet-up to attend the festival together. You could even host your own event, like an HOA-hosted block party or holiday lights event.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Favorite HOA Newsletter Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for more ideas on what your HOA newsletter could look like? Check out these great examples of actual HOA newsletters and get brainstorming.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shainfo.com\/news\/newsletters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Summerlakes HOA<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois-based Summerlakes is a family-oriented community. The HOA sends out a newsletter at the start of every month, mainly by email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What We Like:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple formats. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This digital newsletter is sent monthly to members\u2019 emails; however, they also host an up-to-date newsletter archive on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shainfo.com\/news\/newsletters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They invite members to pick up a physical copy in the HOA clubhouse if preferred. Multiple formats are multiply accessible!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Concerns community members of all ages. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One newsletter notes that 11-year-olds can now use the pool unsupervised, advertises summer jobs for 16-year-old prospective lifeguards, and notifies parents of toxic weeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monthly events calendar visual. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only are forthcoming events listed in textual format\u2014this HOA also includes the helpful visual of a calendar for the month. Included on the calendar are HOA meetings, recurring events, and holidays.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.29-PM.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.29-PM.png 592w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.29-PM-300x244.png 300w\" alt=\"Here's an example of Summerlakes HOA newsletter. They have a fun calendar with the month's events highlighted\" width=\"592\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistalakesfl.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Vista Lakes HOA<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida-based Vista Lakes is a 2,200+ home family-based community. They send out quarterly newsletters by email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What We Like:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community shout-outs. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This newsletter recognizes HOA volunteers for National Volunteer Day, celebrating specific subcommittees and thanking them for their help. Individual community members are also shouted out, including local first-grade teachers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Columns are community-sourced\u2014with author photos. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These great HOA newsletter article ideas are mostly written community members. Not only that, but their photos are prominently shown! This gives recognition to contributors and encourages community familiarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community event photos. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the newsletter after a community Easter Egg hunt, this HOA sent out photos of community members enjoying the event. Not only is this great memorabilia, it encourages members to read the newsletter to the end!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Varied, creative content. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This newsletter has everything\u2014from regulatory updates to gardening tips to \u201cYard of the Quarter\u201d contest winners. There\u2019s something for everyone!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.38-PM.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.38-PM.png 623w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.38-PM-300x222.png 300w\" alt=\"Vista Lakes HOA features homes in the neighborhood as part of their newsletter\" width=\"623\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crawfordfarmshoa.com\/newsletters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Crawford Farms HOA<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawford Farms in Texas is a family-oriented community of more than 1,000 homes. It offers its newsletter monthly in digital format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What We Like:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Leads with important info. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes member information, like resident portal login links and policy guidelines, as well as reminders for forthcoming financial assessments on the first two pages.<\/span><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Eye-catching images and graphics. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This newsletter breaks up walls of text with regular graphics\u2014and pictures of the community\u2014to draw the eye.<\/span><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Gets the community involved. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage members to learn the community\u2019s gardening guidelines and encourage neighbourhood togetherness, this newsletter advertises a community gardening event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.50-PM.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.50-PM.png 601w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.50-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.50-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-13-at-1.10.50-PM-225x225.png 225w\" alt=\"For Crawford Farms HOA Newsletter, they have an event invite for their pollinator gardening day\" width=\"601\" height=\"603\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the size of your community, what your HOA needs to cover, or who you serve, a newsletter is a fantastic way to keep your membership apprised of changes, events, and celebrations in the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you can send vital information out with style. 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