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Event Page Builder
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Event Pages

Event Pages is a dedicated feature that allows you to create and manage events, including registration and ticketing.

Event Pages support both free and paid events, offering multiple ticket and sponsorship levels. They can be used for in-person, online, or hybrid events. There is no additional cost, apart from the processing fee, to use Events.

The Event Page Builder provides user-friendly tools that simplify hosting events.

Creating an Event Page is quick and simple! When customizing your page, you can enter the Event Details, add Ticket options, enable General Donations, showcase Sponsors, and collect all necessary data for reporting.

Upon a successful ticket purchase, the Purchaser and Attendees will receive an email that includes an attached ticket and event details.

Along with our Event Page feature, we also provide tools to manage and check-in Attendees effortlessly. Click here to learn more about Managing Events!


Page Name

Apply a custom Page Name to the Donation Page by clicking the Edit name button in the upper left corner of the Builder toolbar. You will then be redirected to the Settings>General tab to apply the new Page Name.


Page URL (Page Slug)

The Page URL (Page Slug) is what makes each individual Action Page unique. Each Page Slug must be unique to each page. If you have already used donate as the Page URL for another Action Page, it cannot be used again.

Examples: block-party-event, 5thannualgala, conference24, etc.

Click the Edit URL button in the upper right corner of the Builder toolbar. You will then be redirected to the Settings>General tab to apply the new Page URL.


Page Requirements

Upon the creation of an Event Page, 7 Issues will be reported at the top of the Builder. Before an Event Page can be saved successfully, the following fields must be completed:

  • Event Name

  • Event Description

  • Event Date

  • Address (or URL for Online events)

Completing the fields listed above ensures that all Event Details are successfully applied to the Event Page before sharing it with supporters.


Design

Access the Design tab within the Event Page Builder to customize your Brand and add Content.


Brand

Within the Design>Brand tab of the Event Page Builder, you can apply a Logo/Image that will appear as the Header, connect a Logo Link URL to easily redirect your supporters, and adjust your Color scheme.


Logo Image

A Logo or Image can be added to the Event Page by Dragging + Dropping an image into the Image Uploader, or by clicking Browse. By clicking Browse, you will be redirected to the Media Manager, where you can choose an image from your device. Images that have been previously uploaded can also be accessed within the Media Manager.

The following files are supported: JPG, PNG, and GIF

Once the Logo has been uploaded, select Left, Center, or Right for the image Alignment. By default, images have a custom Height of 200 pixels. Optionally, you may choose to Fill the image in the Header block or enter a Custom Size to adjust the Height and Width of the image.

Tip: It is recommended that Logo images are at least 1,400 pixels wide and in a Cover Image/Banner format


Logo Link URL

Apply a Logo Link URL to make the image clickable and easily redirect your supporters to another webpage.


Colors

Click the Pencil icon to select a custom Action Element Color and Header Background Color. You can enter a Color Code or use the color tool to Drag + Drop to the desired color.

The Action Element Color will be applied to the Make a general donation button and the Submission button.


Content

Within the Design>Content tab of the Event Page Builder, you can apply a Video and display Event Sponsors.


Featured Video

Enable the Shown toggle to apply a Video to the Event Page. Enter the link into the Featured Video URL field, and optionally enter a Video Caption.

The following video links are supported: YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Rumble.

  • Rumble: To apply a video hosted by Rumble to your page, utilize the Embed iFrame URL from Rumble to link your video to your Anedot page.


Sponsors

Showcase your event Sponsors by following the steps below:

  1. Access the Design>Content tab of the Event Page Builder.

  2. Optionally, enter a Section Title. This field can be used to give your Sponsors special recognition.

  3. Click + Add Sponsor.

  4. Next, enter a Sponsor Name (required).

  5. Upload your Sponsor's Logo (required).

  6. Optionally, add a Sponsor URL.

  7. Click Save before exiting the Builder.


Finance

Access the Finance tab within the Event Page Builder to customize Recurring Frequencies, Preset Amount Buttons, set Transaction Limits, enable Future Pledges, customize General Donation settings, connect Funds, and adjust available Payment Methods and the Donor Covers Fees feature.


Amounts

Within the Finance>Amounts tab of the Event Page Builder, you can customize Preset Amount Buttons, set Transaction Limits, enable Future Pledge Transactions, and set custom General Donation settings.


Enable Preset Amounts

Click the Enable Presets Amounts toggle to add custom Preset Amount buttons to your Event Page. By default, the following Preset Amounts will be created: $25, $50, $100, and $200.

  • To Add additional Preset Amounts, click the + Add Amount button.

  • To Edit the Preset Amounts, click within the Amount field to enter a new number.

  • Optionally, add a Description to the Preset Amount.

  • To Reorder Preset Amounts, click the Tile icon to the left of the Amount and move up or down.

  • To Delete a Preset Amount, click the Trash icon.


Allow other amounts

When Preset Amounts are enabled, by default, an Other button is included. The Other field allows donors to enter a custom donation amount. When disabled, the Other button is removed from the form, and donors can only select an available Preset Amount.


Featured Amount

Set a Featured Amount by selecting an Amount from the dropdown list. When a Preset Amount is featured, you may also add a "Popular" Label.


Transaction Limits

Under Transaction Limits, adjust the Per Transaction Minimum and Per Transaction Maximum. By default, the Per Transaction Minimum is set to $1 for all Event Pages, and the Per Transaction Maximum is set to $25,000. To accept transactions above $25,000, please contact our Support team here.

Disclaimer: Setting a Per Transaction Maximum does not prevent a supporter from submitting multiple transactions over the Per Transaction Maximum.


Future Pledge Transaction

Allow supporters to make a future pledge by adding a Date and a call-to-action Message to the Future Pledge Transaction field.

When a donor opts into the Future Pledge, a donation will be processed at the time of the submission, and their pledged donation will be withdrawn on the future date set in the Event Page Builder. The donor will receive an email notification three days prior to the withdrawal.

Note: Once the Date set for the Future Pledge Upgrade has passed, the option to make a future pledge will be removed from the public donation page. If needed, you can reset the Date within the Finance>Amounts tab of the Builder.


Donations

Accepting General Donations through an Event Page is optional. By default, the Accept General Donations feature is enabled. To Disable General Donations, uncheck the box to the left of the Accept General Donations field.

When Free Tickets are available for the Event, you may optionally enable the Require Donation for Free Tickets. This feature will prevent a supporter from purchasing a free ticket without providing a General Donation.


Funds

By default, the General Fund is connected to all Event Pages. Within the Finance>Funds tab of the Builder, you may replace the General Fund with a new Fund, or connect multiple Funds to a single Event Page.


Always Shown

When multiple Funds are placed under Always Shown, the Funds will appear under the Preset Amount Buttons when the Make a General Donation is selected by your supporters. Optionally, add Percentages to automatically split the donation amount between Funds. The percentage must equal 100%.

To add a Fund under Always Shown, click the + Add fund button.

Note: If a single Fund is attached to the Event Page, the single Fund can only be placed under Always Shown.


Shown in Dropdown

When multiple Funds are placed under Shown in Dropdown, the Funds will not be shown on the donation form unless the donor manually adds the Fund to their donation selection.


Add Funds

To add a Fund, click the + Add fund button under Always Shown or Shown in Dropdown.

Note: If a single Fund is attached to the Event Page, the single Fund can only be placed under Always Shown.


Connect External Fund

Connect an External Fund from another organization to create a Tandem Event Page.

Before successfully connecting an external Fund, you will need to request the Anedot Account UID from the organization you want to connect with. The Account UID for any account can always be found in the Account URL when logged in.

To connect an external Fund, click the + Add fund button under Always Shown or Shown in Dropdown. Next, click the Connect external fund button. In the External Account ID field, enter the other organization's Account UID. Click Connect external fund.

Next, click the + Add fund button under Always Shown or Shown in Dropdown and select the connected external fund from the dropdown list.


Create Fund

To create a new Fund, click the + Add fund button under Always Shown or Shown in Dropdown. Next, select the Create fund button. You will then be redirected to the Settings>Finance>Funds tab.

Within the Settings>Finance>Funds tab, click the blue Add Fund button in the upper right corner. Next, enter a Fund Name, an Internal Identifier, and connect a Bank Account. Click Add Fund in the lower right corner to complete the Fund creation.

Once your new Fund has been created, return to the Event Page Builder. Within the Finance>Funds tab, click the + Add fund button under Always Shown or Shown in Dropdown to connect the new Fund.


Expand funds on load

Funds are not expanded by default. When multiple Funds have been added under Always Shown, you may optionally expand the Funds on load. This will allow donors to view the percentage splits. Funds cannot be expanded upon load when Funds are placed under Shown in Dropdown.


Allow modifications of fund allocations?

When Funds are placed under Always Shown, donors are able to adjust the donation amount for each Fund. Optionally, you may disable this feature, preventing donors from manually adjusting the Fund splits.


Payment

Within the Finance>Payment tab of the Event Page Builder, you can adjust the Payment Method settings, manage the Donor Covers Fee feature, and apply Promo Codes for ticket discounts.


Payment Methods

The following Payment Methods are available for Donation Pages:

To remove a payment method type from your Event Page, uncheck the box to the left of the listed payment method.

Anedot Express Checkout allows donors who have a DonorID to use their saved payment method for a faster checkout experience. This option will appear as a blue Anedot button under Express Checkout. If disabled, donors who would prefer to donate by logging in to their DonorID will be able to use the blue Sign In hyperlink to log in successfully. A DonorID is not required to submit a successful donation through Anedot Donation Pages.

If you would like to enable Bitcoin as a payment method for your Event Pages, please contact our Support team here.


Cover the Fees

The Donor Covers Fees feature allows donors to increase their total donation amount to cover the processing fee associated with their transaction. This allows the organization to receive the total intended gift amount. Click here to learn more about the Donor Covers Fees feature!


Event

Access the Event tab within the Event Page Builder to apply the Event Details, create Tickets, and set up Discounts!


Details

Within the Event>Details tab of the Event Page Builder, you may enter the Basic Information for the Event, including the Date and Time, Location, and customize the Location Disclosure settings.

Warning: The following fields must be added to the Builder to save the Event Page successfully. If a field listed below is left blank, the Event Page cannot be saved.

  • Event Name

  • Event Details

  • Start and End Time

  • Address (or URL for Online events)


Basic Information

Under Basic Information, apply an Event Name and Description. These details will be displayed on the left side of the Event Page.


Date and Time

Enter a future Date and Time for the Event. For all day events, enable the All day toggle.

Note: Once the event Date and Time has passed, the Event Page will display a yellow notice stating: "This event has ended." Once an event has ended, tickets can no longer be purchased, but General Donation can be processed.


Event Location

The following Event Location types are available:

  • In person

  • Online

  • Hybrid (In person and Online)


Location Disclosure

The following Location Disclosure types are available:

  • In receipt (will only be available upon a successful ticket purchase)

  • Email (will be sent to the Attendees on the Date and Time entered)

  • Show on page

When In receipt is selected, the location will be shared with Attendees upon a successful ticket purchase. The location will not be shared with those who only submit a General Donation through the Event Page.

When Email is selected, you are required to set a Release date and Release time. Upon the Release date and time, a separate email will be sent to the Attendees to disclose the Location of the event. Once the Release date and time has passed, a new Release date and time cannot be entered. Tickets purchased after the Release date and time will include the Location in the ticket purchase email upon submission.

When Show on page is selected, the event Location will be shown on the public Event Page. The Location will also be included in the ticket purchase email.


Tickets

Within the Event>Tickets tab of the Event Page Builder, you can create and adjust the settings for your available Ticket options.


Ticket Groups

Optionally, create separate Ticket Groups by clicking the + Add Group button. Group Names are required when two or more Ticket Groups are created.


Add Tickets

A free General Admission ticket is created by default. To add additional tickets, click the + Add ticket button.


Edit Tickets

To edit a ticket, click the Edit button to the right of the Ticket Label. Within the Ticket Editor, you can adjust the following fields:

Field

Description

Ticket Label (required)

Enter a ticket title or name.

Price (required)

For free tickets, enter $0. For tickets totaling $25,000+, please contact our Support team here.

Start and End Date (optional)

Enter a Start and End Date to set a limited time for ticket availability. Tickets with a future Start and End Date will be shown under the Upcoming Sale ticket block.

Ticket Description (optional)

Enter a description of what the ticket includes.

Quantity

Enter a total quantity if ticket availability is limited.

Unlimited Quantity

Enable the Unlimited Quantity toggle if there are unlimited tickets available. Leave the Quantity field blank.

Maximum purchase quantity (optional)

Per submission, there is a default purchase quantity limit of 30. To limit supporters in the amount of tickets purchased in a single submission, enter an amount. Example: To limit supporters to 2 tickets per submission, enter 2 for the Maximum purchase quantity.

Fair Market Value (optional)

Enter a Fair Market Value for the ticket.

Show Fair Market Value (optional)

When enabled, the Fair Market Value will be displayed.

Visible on public form

To remove a ticket from the Event Page, disable the Visible on public form toggle.

Delete ticket

Tickets can only be deleted if no purchases have been made.


Discounts

Set up Promo Codes to offer discounts on purchased tickets.

To set up Promo Codes, follow the steps below:

  1. Within the Finance>Payments tab of the Event Page Builder, click the + Add button under Promo Codes.

  2. Enter a Code. Promo Codes are case-sensitive.

  3. Enter an Amount.

  4. Choose Dollar or Percentage as the discount type.

  5. Click Save in the Builder to activate the Promo Code(s).

Disclaimer: Promo Codes cannot be applied when a Free Ticket is purchased or towards General Donations.

Attendees will be required to enter the Promo Code manually. At this time, a Promo Code cannot be automatically applied to an Event Page.

Only a single Promo Code can be applied per submission.


Form

Access the Form tab within the Event Page Builder to customize the data collected from the Purchaser.


Standard Fields

The following Standard Fields are available for Event Pages:

  • Name (and Organization) (required)

  • Email (required)

  • Phone (optional)

  • Address (required)

  • Employment (optional)

To Edit Standard Fields, click the Pencil icon to the right of the field.

Disclaimer: To collect Employment data from the Purchaser, be sure to edit and customize the Employment field settings. Continue below to learn more!


Name (and Organization)

Within the Name field editor, you can enable and customize the following fields:

  • Middle Name

  • Suffix

  • Title

  • Organization/Business

    • Organization Type

  • Political Action Committees


Email

The Email field is required by default and cannot be disabled. This field is used to send the Purchaser and Attendees the Email Receipt and Tickets.


Phone

The Phone field is Optional by default. To set the field as Required, click the Pencil icon to enable the Required toggle.


Address

Within the Address field editor, you can enable International donations and adjust the Address Label.

The following Address Labels are available:

  • Address

  • Mailing Address (default)

  • Residential Address

  • Shipping Address


Employment

Collect Employment data by enabling Occupation, Employer Name, and Employer Address.

To get started, click the Pencil icon to the right of the Employment Standard Field. Next, enable the Shown toggle.

When Shown is enabled, the following question will be applied: "Are you currently employed?" The Purchaser can then answer Yes or No. We recommend enabling the Required toggle if Employment data is required for reporting purposes.

Continue below for further instructions on how to customize the Occupation, Employer Name, and Employer Address fields!


Occupation

To enable the Occupation field, enable the Shown toggle. Click the Required toggle to ensure all submissions include a response.

When the Occupation field is enabled, you can choose one of the following field labels:

  • Occupation

  • Principal Occupation

Additionally, a Help Text field is available to enter a custom message or prompt.

When the Employment and Occupation fields are both enabled and the Purchaser selects No as their response to "Are you currently employed?", the following responses will become available in a dropdown field:

  • Homemaker

  • Retired

  • Student

  • Unemployed


Show list of occupations when employed

When Show list of occupations when employed is enabled, you may add a list of Occupations you would like the Purchaser to select from. The Purchaser will not be able to enter a custom response.


Employer Name

To collect the Employer Name, enable the Shown toggle. Click the Required toggle to ensure all submissions include a response.


Employer Address

The Employer Address field can be Shown and set as Optional or Required.

Additionally, you can adjust the Region and Type of address.

The following Regions are available:

  • United States

  • United States and Canada

  • All available countries (international)

The following Types are available:

  • Full Address

  • Zip/Postal Code


Custom Fields

Custom Fields can be used to collect unique data from your supporters. The following Custom Fields are available:

  • Birthday

  • Date

  • Selection List

  • Question

  • Text

  • Requirement

Continue below to learn more about each field type!


Birthday

The Birthday field allows supporters to provide their birth date.


Date

The Date field allows supporters to manually enter a Date, or select a Date from a calendar.


Selection List

With the Selection List field, add custom questions to your form with preset responses using Radio, Checkbox, or Dropdown as the list type.

Radio will display the response options in a bubble format and allow for a single selection.

Checkbox will display the response options in a checkbox format and will allow multiple selections.

Dropdown will display the response options in a dropdown list, only allowing a single selection.


Question

The Question field allows you to ask your supporters a question and receive a Yes or No response.

Within the CSV Export, Yes or No responses will be recorded as True or False.


Text

The Text fields allow supporters to enter a custom response that is unique to them.


Requirement

The Requirement field may be used for Legal Terms or consent from your supporters. ‘By submitting this form, I agree to the following:’ will be titled above your Field Label and List of Requirements.

To add a Checkbox to the field, select Clickwrap as the Agreement Type.


Add Custom Fields

To Add a Custom Field, follow the steps below:

  1. Access the Form tab within the Event Page Builder.

  2. Click + New under the Custom Fields block.

  3. Select the Field Type.

  4. Adjust the Required toggle in the upper right corner of the field editor.

  5. Enter a Field Label.

  6. Optionally, add Help Text.

  7. Optionally, enter a custom Internal Name. If an Internal Name is not applied, a custom Internal Name will be auto-generated for you.

  8. Choose for the field response to show on the receipt by selecting Yes or No under the Display on Receipt field.

  9. Click All Form Fields to add additional fields to the Event Page, or click Save to complete your customizations.


Delete Custom Fields

  1. Access the Form tab within the Event Page Builder.

  2. Click the Pencil icon to the right of the field name.

  3. Click the Trash icon to delete the field.

  4. Be sure to click Save before exiting the Builder.


Existing Custom Fields

Custom Fields added to your Event Pages are saved under the Existing button. These fields can be used again for future pages, preventing the need to create a new custom field.

To access existing Custom Fields, click the Existing button under the Custom Field block, then select the field you would like to apply to the page.


Hidden Fields

Hidden fields are generally used to pass values that do not need to appear on the public page. You can pass data to third party integrations or use them for your own internal tracking.

Field

Description

Internal Name

This field is used to pass data to integrations or URL Parameters.

Must be lowercase, no spaces, and unique.

Global Value

The Global Value will be set for all pages using this custom field unless that page has a Page Specific Value. The Global Value be overridden by Page Value or URL Parameters.

Page Specific Value (optional)

The Page Specific Value allows you to override the Global Value of this custom field only on this page.

Field Label (optional)

Provide an easily readable label for internal use. This label will not be displayed on the public page. If left blank, Anedot generates a label based on the internal name.

Help Text (optional)

Provide more detailed context for internal use. This is not displayed on the public page.


Add Hidden Fields

To Add a Hidden Field, follow the steps below:

  1. Access the Form tab within the Event Page Builder.

  2. Click + New under the Hidden Fields block.

  3. Enter an Internal Name.

  4. Enter a Value (Global or Page Specific).

  5. Optionally, apply a Field Label and Help Text.

  6. Click All Form Fields to add additional fields to the Event Page, or click Save to complete your customizations.


Delete Hidden Fields

To Delete a Hidden Field, follow the steps below:

  1. Access the Form tab within the Event Page Builder.

  2. Click the Pencil icon to the right of the field name.

  3. Click the Trash icon to delete the field.

  4. Be sure to click Save before exiting the Builder.


Existing Hidden Fields

Hidden Fields added to your Event Pages are saved under the Existing button. These fields can be used again for future pages, preventing the need to create a new hidden field.

To access existing Hidden Fields, click the Existing button under the Hidden Field block, then select the field you would like to apply to the page.


Action Button

By default, the submission button at the bottom of the Event Page is set as Checkout. To select an alternative Action Button, click the dropdown. Within the dropdown, the following options are available:

  • Act Now

  • Checkout

  • Confirm

  • Contact Us

  • Contribute

  • Donate

  • Enter

  • Get Started

  • Give

  • Join

  • Join Our List

  • Make a Donation

  • Pay

  • Register

  • Submit

  • Other (custom)

If one of the available options does not meet your needs, select Other to create a custom Action Button.


Communication Consent

Enable Communication Consent to obtain permission to make future communications with your supporters.

By default, supporters must check the box to opt in. You may optionally pre-check the fields, allowing donors to opt out manually.

Tip: Allowing your supporters to opt-in to receive communications from your organization builds trust with your supporters.


Attendee Details

An Attendee Details field is added to the Event Page per ticket purchased. By default, the Purchaser's details will be applied to each Attendee Details field. The Purchaser may optionally enter a custom First and Last Name, Phone Number, Email, and Employment details for each ticket purchased.

When a custom Email is entered, a copy of the Event Ticket will be sent to the Attendee's email address. A copy of the ticket will also be sent to the Purchaser's email address.

The Attendee Details can be viewed and managed within the Action Pages>Events>View Attendees tab of your fundraising account.

Disclaimer: The Attendee Detail field cannot be customized within the Event Page Builder at this time.


Settings

Access the Settings tab within the Event Page Builder to edit the Page Name and URL, customize the SEO and Share Settings, and track Analytics.


General

Within the Settings>General tab of the Event Page Builder, you can edit the Page Name and Page URL, set an SEO tag and description, and apply Custom CSS.


Page Name

All Action Pages are given a default name. We recommend editing the name of your Event Page to make it easily identifiable within the Action Pages Index. The Page Name is for internal use only.


Page URL

The Page URL is what makes each individual Action Page unique. To customize the Event Page URL that will be used for sharing, apply descriptive text in the Page URL field.

Examples: blockparty, 5thannualgala, conference24 etc.

Tip: The Page URL can also be customized at the top of the Builder. Click the Pencil icon to the right of the Page URL to edit.

Disclaimer: The Page URL cannot be changed once the Event Page has been shared publicly. Changing the Page URL will break the link.


SEO

Customize the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) by adding a Title Tag and Meta Description. This information will be used when your page is public and appears in search results.


Custom CSS

Apply custom styles by injecting Custom CSS rules into your page.


Sharing

Within the Settings>Sharing tab of the Event Page Builder, you can enable Share Buttons to appear on your Event Page, and customize the Default and X Sharing settings.


Share Buttons

Enable the Share Button toggles to allow supporters to easily share the Event Page on Facebook, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.


Default and X (Twitter) Sharing

Add a Share Title, Share Description, and Share Images for the Default and X Sharing settings. This data will auto-populate when the Event Page is shared on social media platforms, and through text.


Analytics

Within the Settings>Analytics tab of the Event Page Builder, you can apply a Source Code, track Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, and X Pixel.

To learn more about tracking with Action Pages, check out the following guide: Tracking Codes for Action Pages


Source Code

A Source Code can be applied at the page level in the Default Source Code field. When a Source Code is applied, it will show within the Page URL. You can remove this from the Page URL and the Source Code will still track successfully.


Receipts

An Email Receipt is sent to the Purchaser's email upon submission. The Email Receipt will include details for the Event, along with tickets purchased, the donation amount, transaction fees, and submission details. The purchased tickets will be included as a PDF attachment.

Event Receipts are not customizable at this time.

Email Receipt Example

When a custom email is provided for an individual Attendee, a separate email is sent to their address. The email will include the Event Details and a copy of their ticket. The Attendee will not be notified of the price of the ticket or the total amount paid for all tickets.

Attendee Ticket Email Example

PDF Ticket Attachment Example

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