Collect Email Addresses the Easy Way
Let families sign up for updates right from your website. Parents can opt in to general announcements, grade-level news, or specific topics that matter to them.
Send messages directly from Big Nest—no Mailchimp account required. Prefer your own tools? Export contacts to use with Gmail, Mailchimp, or another email service when you need to.
Family Directory
Help families connect with one another—perfect for playdates, carpools, and birthday parties. Each family chooses what to share, and Big Nest turns it into a clean, downloadable directory.
Parents can browse by grade or teacher, and admins can email specific groups directly from the platform when they need to share updates.
Volunteer Directory
Build a pool of volunteers you can reach out to whenever you need help—whether it’s for the carnival, book fair, staff appreciation, or a quick cookie pickup.
Volunteers can opt into areas they’re interested in (fundraising, events, classroom help, and more). You can message just the right group from Big Nest, without juggling spreadsheets or extra tools.
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