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Defining Custom Data You Want to Collect

Signing on and getting there

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1.Click on Admin tab and the
2. Click on Manage User Defined Fields
3. Click on New Form Section

Label Form

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1. Label describing the data to be collected.
2. Describe data and purpose of collection for later volunteers.
3. Click on Save button.

Open New Custom Field

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Define Fields to be Collected

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1. Name or Description
2. Choose type of Data
Text provides a blank for the user to fill in.
Checkbox provides a box to check yes or no.
List creates a dropdown from a list of choices you type in the box.
Plain Text does not collect data but is a means to give instructions or write an explanation of the data to be collected..
3. Is field required ?
4. Save.

Repeat as often as new fields are needed

Check the newly created fields by reviewing the fields when creating a new donor, new user, or guest information when selling a ticket.

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