Managing Your Message Inbox on OnlineGiving.org
The Message Inbox is an essential tool for church administrators using OnlineGiving.org. This inbox is where you’ll receive all the important updates and announcements directly from OnlineGiving.org. Whether it’s a feature release, a system update, or a general platform announcement, the Message Inbox is designed to keep you informed and make sure you never miss critical information.
The Message Inbox acts as your central hub for all communication coming from OnlineGiving.org. You can think of it as the control center for staying updated with everything happening on the platform. Here, you’ll find new feature releases, general announcements, and system alerts—everything you need to manage the platform efficiently.
Organizing Your Inbox
To keep this inbox organized, OnlineGiving.org offers several useful tools:
- Message Filtering: You can filter messages by date if you’re looking for updates from a specific time frame. Or, if you’re searching for a particular message type, like system updates or feature releases, you can easily filter by category. There’s also the option to sort by status, allowing you to quickly find unread messages and ensure you’re caught up on everything important.
- Search by Message Content: If you remember part of an announcement but can’t recall the details, you can type in a keyword, and the search tool will bring up all relevant messages.
- Archiving Feature: To prevent inbox clutter, once you’ve addressed a message but might need to reference it later, you can archive it. This moves it out of your active inbox but keeps it accessible in a separate folder, helping you stay organized without losing access to important information.
The Message Inbox within the Online Giving control panel is a powerful feature designed to keep church administrators updated with critical notifications, feature releases, and platform announcements. This guide will help you manage your inbox efficiently, showing you how to view, filter, and archive messages, so that your inbox stays organized and clutter-free.
By following the steps outlined below, you will learn how to make the most of your Message Inbox, ensuring that important information is always accessible when needed.
Key Functions
- Viewing messages: Easily review all communications and updates in your inbox.
- Filtering options: Use various filters to sort messages by date, content, and more.
- Archiving: Keep your inbox tidy by archiving messages you’ve already addressed but may want to access later.
Table of Contents
- General Notes & Useful Tips
- Archiving Messages
- Search and Filters
- How to View Messages
- How to Filter Message Inbox Items
- How to Archive a Message Inbox Item
- FAQ Section
General Notes & Useful Tips
Managing your Message Inbox effectively ensures you won’t miss important updates. Here are a few tips:
- Stay Organized: Use filters and the search functionality to quickly find messages.
- Archive Regularly: Archiving older messages keeps your inbox clean but allows you to reference them later.
- Review Messages Frequently: Staying on top of notifications helps you stay up-to-date with platform updates.
Archiving Messages
Archiving messages moves them from your active inbox to an archived folder, keeping your inbox organized. Archived messages remain accessible anytime you need them for future reference.
Search and Filters
The search and filter features allow you to find specific messages quickly. You can filter by date, message type, status (e.g., read/unread), or search by keywords within message content.
How to View Messages
To view messages in your Message Inbox, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Online Giving control panel.
- Click on Messages in the Left Navigation Menu.
- A list of all your messages will appear in the inbox for review.
How to Filter Message Inbox Items
Online Giving offers several filtering options to help you manage your inbox efficiently. To apply filters:
- Log in to your Online Giving control panel.
- Navigate to the Message Inbox via the Left Navigation Menu.
- Use one or more of the following filtering options:
Filter by Date
- Click on the calendar icon at the top left of the inbox.
- Select a specific date range to filter messages from that time period.
Search by Message Content
- Enter relevant keywords into the search bar at the top of the inbox.
- Press Enter to search for messages that match the entered keywords.
Additional Filters
- Click the "Additional Filters" button for more detailed filtering options.
- You can filter by message type (e.g., system updates, feature releases) or by message status (e.g., read, unread).
How to Archive a Message Inbox Item
To keep your inbox clean while still preserving important messages, you can archive any message. Here's how:
- Log in to your Online Giving control panel.
- Navigate to the Message Inbox via the Left Navigation Menu.
- Use filters or search to locate the message you want to archive.
- Click on the message row to view its details.
- Press the Archive button to move the message to your archived folder.
FAQ Section
1. What is the Message Inbox in Online Giving?
The Message Inbox is a communication tool within Online Giving where administrators receive important notifications, platform updates, and feature announcements.
2. How can I view messages in my Message Inbox?
To view your messages, log in to your Online Giving control panel and click on Messages in the Left Navigation Menu.
3. How do I filter messages in the Message Inbox?
You can filter messages by:
By Date: Using the calendar icon to select a date range.
By Message Content: Entering keywords in the search bar to find specific messages.
Additional Filters: Filtering by message type (e.g., updates) or status (e.g., read/unread).
4. What happens when I archive a message?
Archiving moves the message out of your active inbox but keeps it accessible in the archived folder for future reference.
5. How do I archive a message?
To archive a message, locate the message in your inbox using filters or search, open its details, and click the Archive button.
6. What are some tips for managing the Message Inbox?
- Use filters to quickly find important updates.
- Archive messages you no longer need in your active inbox.
- Review new messages frequently to stay informed of platform updates.
By following the steps in this guide, you can effectively manage your Message Inbox and ensure that you are always up-to-date with the latest communications from OnlineGiving.org.
