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Release Notes Week of 11.04.2024

The following have been deployed in this release.

1. CharityEngine (released on 11/07)
2. Integration API (released on 11/04)
3. Public API (released on 11/05)


CharityEngine

ID Work Item Type Title APP
41743 Feature New Event Tokens for Receipts
Users can now add event location details directly into event registration email receipts using a new location token. For example, the event registration receipt can now include location specifics, such as: "Thank you for registering for our event at the Hilton Hotel." Use the token [TRANSACTION.EVENT.LOCATION.NAME] to automatically insert the event location.
CharityEngine
42242 Feature CRM File Search UX Enhancements 
This release brings a series of enhancements to the Files functionality under People > Files for a smoother user experience. We removed the redundant “download” management option, clarified the Type filter by distinguishing between .ppt and .pptx PowerPoint formats, and added contact names to file listings when files are associated with a contact record. Additionally, the advanced search filter now allows search by the event registration ID.
CharityEngine
42304 Feature Fund and GL Code Added to Opportunities Query and Report Builder
The Contact Opportunities query now supports filtering by Fund and GL Code, allowing users to include these details in their queries. Specifically, the new query fields include GL Code Name, GL Code Hierarchy, Fund Name, Fund Hierarchy, GL Code ID. This enhancement strengthens reporting capabilities and provides deeper visibility into the opportunity pipeline.
CharityEngine
42557 Feature New "Add" Option for Contact Record Descriptions 
Users can now easily add description details directly within the contact record’s description tab using the new “Add” option. This feature enables fundraisers to track and document valuable information about donors, enhancing their knowledge base for more personalized interactions and stronger donor relationships. 
CharityEngine
42938 Feature "Coming Soon" News Articles Added to Newsfeed 
To keep customers informed of upcoming product updates and enhancements, the Newsfeed in the top-right corner of the welcome screen now clearly distinguishes between current news and “Coming Soon” updates. This new label provides customers with advance notice on important upcoming features.  
CharityEngine
42987
Feature Updated Help Label for Account Icon  
In the Account Settings > General tab, we’ve updated the help label for saving the organization icon. It now clearly states, “Please click the Save button to save the new image,” replacing the previous reference to an incorrect "update" button. This change ensures clarity and reduces confusion when saving an icon image. 
CharityEngine
43009
Feature Dashboard Activity Participation Contact Link 
Users can now click on the participating contact link within activity names on the welcome screen. Additionally, hovering over the contact’s name displays a tooltip, “Click to go to record,” for added guidance. This feature provides quick access to related contact records, enhancing workflow efficiency. 
CharityEngine
42969
Feature Last Receipt and Acknowledgment Date Tokens 
Receipting and acknowledgment templates now support an additional personalization token for the date of the last receipt, enhancing customization options. The new tokens, Transaction.Receipts.Last.Date and Transaction.Acknowledgements.Last.Date, allow organizations to reference the most recent receipt or acknowledgment date when resending receipts.  
CharityEngine
43072
Feature Fund and GL Code Filters Added to LYBUNT and SYBUNT Reports 
The out-of-the-box LYBUNT and SYBUNT reports now support filtering by Fund and GL Code. This enhancement allows organizations to generate more targeted donor reports by specifying funds or general ledger codes.
CharityEngine
42813
Feature Recurring Billing Payment Correction Optimization 
Our latest update enhances the intelligent resubmission process for monthly donation collections, further optimizing our SustainerIQ technology. These improvements support some of the highest collection rates in the industry, helping our customers successfully capture more recurring donations with greater reliability. 
CharityEngine
41721
Feature Opportunities by Solicitor Reports Enhancements 
The solicitor reports found under Reports > Opportunities now feature a filter that allows users to sort by solicitor name. Additionally, there is an advanced option to exclude solicitors without active opportunities. This update simplifies data review, making it easier to focus on solicitors who are actively tracking opportunities. 

CharityEngine
41793 Bug The merchandise amount selected on the webform is not added to the total. CharityEngine
42661 Bug Bulk Hide Option for Initiatives Not Functioning. CharityEngine
42570 Bug Update password page uses old UI layout. CharityEngine
42578 Bug Some actions on the Contact screen require clicking submit twice. CharityEngine
42665 Bug Admin News Article Formatting. CharityEngine
42693 Bug Dashboard issues. CharityEngine
42741 Bug The activities Dashboard Widget not show messages when no results are returned. CharityEngine
42750 Bug Add a visual handle to improve drag & drop on dashboards. CharityEngine
42783 Bug Editing scheduled time for email sends within Communication Series. CharityEngine
42787 Bug Display of URL's on webform listing screen. CharityEngine
42799 Bug Issuing Chargeback from Contact Record. CharityEngine
42642 Bug Creating New Data Job Scheulde Triggers Tab Visible. CharityEngine
42818 Bug Download audience action in Initiatives not working in the new UI. CharityEngine
42858 Bug Misspelling on Report/ Analytics dashboard screen "compliants"/ "complaints". CharityEngine
42863 Bug Delete Sustainer Account Button Not Working.
CharityEngine
42916 Bug No Visual Indicator for the Current Page in Pagination.
CharityEngine
42920 Bug Missing Error Message for Deleted Records in New UI.
CharityEngine
42930 Bug Tooltip rendering issue on the Query builder when field is close to edge of page and tool tip name is long.
CharityEngine
42953 Bug Fuzzy search inconsistencies in the Contacts module.
CharityEngine
42992 Bug Recent Items Left Nav Icon Placement UX.
CharityEngine
42996 Bug Contact Screen Drill Down Links Using Unorthodox Styling Different from Rest of App.
CharityEngine
43000 Bug Contact Record Engagement Score Display Issue. CharityEngine
43004 Bug The toolbar is Not Sticky on All Pages.
CharityEngine
43010 Bug Withdrawal Spelling in Bank Transactions Filter.
CharityEngine
43015 Bug Old UI Page History Tracking Exception.
CharityEngine
43086 Bug Missing Checkboxes in 'Is One Of' Filter Dropdown for Query Tool.
CharityEngine
43094 Bug Prevent Deletion of Campaigns with Children.
CharityEngine



Integration API
ID Work Item Type Title APP
42878 Feature Granular Receipting Control Framework for Integrated APIs 
With this update, integrators now have greater control over automated receipts and acknowledgments when using the CharityEngine API. We’ve introduced a global receipt template that serves as a default acknowledgment, which can be customized to meet specific needs. Integrators can now adjust key parameters, including the message template, email subject, sender address, and reply-to email, allowing for a more tailored acknowledgment experience. 
Integration API
42303 Feature Enhanced Integration API Membership and Pledge Endpoints 
We enhanced our public API to fully support memberships and pledges, including all fields needed to create, edit, and delete these records. This update enables more comprehensive management of memberships and pledges through the integration API.  
Integration API
42311 Feature Return Household Members with Full Contact Query 
Integrators using the CharityEngine API can now pull all household members when retrieving household records, providing a complete view of household relationships in a single query. 
Integration API
42943 Feature Integration API Performance Improvements 
We enhanced the integration API to improve processing speed, allowing for more efficient data handling and quicker response times. 
Integration API



Public API
ID Work Item Type Title APP
42651 Bug The expiration date captures inconsistencies with embedded online forms. Public API

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