Article: Managing Announcements content
This guide provides an overview of the Announcements feature, which allows you to display custom messages on the Home Page of members or users in your organization. Announcements are useful for communicating:
- Upcoming deadlines
- Orientation schedules
- Parking instructions
- General reminders
Create a New Announcement
Step 1: Access the Announcements Page
On your home screen, click the "More" tab and select "Member Announcements" from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Add a New Entry
Click on the "Add New Entry" button.
Step 3: Enter Your Message
Enter your announcement content in the "Message" area.
If you want your announcement to start and end on a specific date, enter those dates in the "Start Date" and "End Date" fields.
The announcement will start immediately if you leave the "Start Date" field blank. The announcement will run indefinitely if you leave the "End Date" blank.
Click the "Save" button when finished.
NOTE: The "Start Date" and "End Date" fields are optional.
Step 4: Assign Target Audience
Navigate to the Member Types, Programs, and School Course section in the "Navigation" box on the left.
You can add any New Member Type(s), New Program(s), or New School Course(s) you would like this announcement to apply to.
Once done, click the "Save" button.
NOTE: Adding a course is optional.
Delete an Announcement
Step 1: Edit the Announcement
Click on the "Edit" (pencil) icon in the "Actions" column to edit an existing entry.
Step 2: Delete the Entry
In the "Navigation" box on the left, click the "Delete" tab. Then, click the "Delete" button in the confirmation window to remove the announcement altogether.
