Votebuilder is a powerful tool for political campaigns, offering a variety of features to help you connect with voters and organize your efforts. One of these features is the ability to create events. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to make events in Votebuilder, from start to finish.
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Understanding how to make events in Votebuilder
Before we dive into the creation process, let’s clarify what events are in Votebuilder. Events are a way to organize and track activities related to your campaign, such as meetings, rallies, phone banks, or door-knocking campaigns. By creating events, you can schedule activities, assign tasks to volunteers, and track attendance.
Creating an Event in Votebuilder
- Log in to Votebuilder: The first step is to log in to your Votebuilder account using your credentials.
- Navigate to the Events Tab: Once logged in, locate and click on the “Events” tab in your dashboard.
- Click “Create New Event”: This will bring up a form where you can enter the details of your event.
- Fill Out the Event Form: Provide the following information:
- Event Name: Give your event a clear and descriptive name.
- Event Date and Time: Set the date and time for your event.
- Location: Specify the location of your event, including address, city, state, and zip code.
- Event Type: Select the type of event from the available options (e.g., meeting, rally, phone bank).
- Description: Add a brief description of your event.
- Tags: Use relevant tags to categorize your event and make it easier to find later.
- Set Event Visibility: Choose whether the event should be public or private. Public events will be visible to all users, while private events will only be visible to specific individuals or groups.
- Add Volunteers: Assign volunteers to your event by searching for their names or importing a list.
- Save and Publish: Once you’ve entered all the necessary information, click “Save” to create the event. Then, click “Publish” to make it visible to others.
Additional Features and Tips
- Event Calendar: Use the event calendar in Votebuilder to visualize your upcoming events and manage your schedule.
- Event Reminders: Set up reminders to notify yourself or volunteers about upcoming events.
- Event Check-In: Use the event check-in feature to track attendance and collect contact information from attendees.
- Event Reporting: Generate reports analyzing event performance and identify areas for improvement.
How to Make Events in Votebuilder?
You can create recurring events by selecting the “Recurring” option when creating a new event.
Can I add custom fields to my event?
You can invite people to your event by sharing the event details with them or using Votebuilder’s email integration to send out invitations.
Can I add custom fields to my event?
Yes, you can add custom fields to your event to collect additional information from attendees.
