How do I create a campaign?

Written instructions for creating a new campaign

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Written by Tim Roberts
Updated over a week ago
  • Login to the V2 admin portal and navigate to: Finance > Designations > Campaigns

  • Click the Add a new Campaign + button

  • In the Name text box, type the name of the campaign. Please note: if you add the campaign to your promotion list, this name will be visible on your Giving Opportunities web page

  • In the Short Description text box, provide a sentence or two to help your donors understand the intent of the campaign. Please note:  if you add the campaign to your promotion list, this description will be visible on your Giving Opportunities web page

  • In the Long Description text box, provide a paragraph or two detailing the campaign. Please note: if the designation is available on your promo list, your donors will see this information when they click the Learn More link on the Giving Opportunities web page

  • Leave the Giving Basket Category Name text box empty (this functionality is no longer used)

  • In the Start Date text box, enter the date the campaign starts

  • In the End Date text box, enter the date the campaign ends

  • In the Fund search box, search for and select the fund to be associated with this campaign

  • In the Designated Account Segment text box, enter your general ledger code

  • In the DesignationCode text box, provide a unique, short code to be used internally for offline gift entry

  • In the Designation Giving Goal text box, type the fundraising goal for the campaign. Please note: this is not a required field

  • Under the Media section, click the Change Photo button under the Web Photo item. Please note: this photo will be visible on the Giving Opportunities web page and the Designation Details web page

If the image has not been uploaded to your library

  • Click the Upload tab

  • Search for and select the image you need

  • Click the Save button

If the image has been uploaded to your library

  • On the Library tab, click the image you wish to use and then click the Use Selected Photo button

  • In the Participating Designations section, click the Add a Designation + button to link additional designations to this campaign. Please note: this is not a required field

  • Once you have finished creating your campaign, click Save & I’m Done

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